North West Telegraph

MotorsportOutram claims line honours at Kal Desert Race

Newman’s Blair Outram was first across the line for the motorbike section at this year’s Kalgoorlie Desert Race, marking his first major race win.

Tom ZaunmayrDeputy editor

Blair Outram and Cody Chittick after the race.

Vital fundsDonations to aid violence victims

Danielle Raffaele

On the right pathTurning my life around

Pilbara News spoke with Kasuanna Hunter-Aragu about her journey to become Pilbara Girl 2020 and how the program changed her life.

Caitlyn Watts

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LIVE BLOG: Mayor Peter Carter

The Town of Port Hedland election is officially over, with local businessman Peter Carter elected mayor and eight councillors taking their seats.

Sam Jones and Danielle Raffaele

Sylvani scoresPrize lands in his court

A Pilbara youngster is kicking goals after being picked as the winner of an Indigenous corporation’s annual football design competition.

Danielle Raffaele

renewable energyWorld-leading Pilbara renewables hub given EPA approval

A renewables project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region that’s tipped to create thousands of jobs has taken a major step forward, gaining state environmental approval for it’s first stage of works.

Sam Jones

Iron ore boostChemical additive boosts iron ore yield & cuts waste

A new chemical has been developed to help increase iron ore yield while reducing the cost and environmental impacts of mining waste.

Caitlyn Watts

State budgetBudget delivers for TAFE & roads

There were not many surprises for Pilbara households in this year’s State Budget after a one-off $600 credit on electricity bills was announced days ago.

Sam Jones

EntertainmentDjuki Mala to dance for free

After passionate lobbying from the local community on social media, the internationally renowned Aboriginal performance ensemble Djuki Mala will make its way to Hedland as part of a WA regional tour.

Up in the airCheap fares snub for Pilbara

The Pilbara has been excluded from the biggest regional flight deal in WA’s history that aims to help tourism rebound from COVID-19.

Art movementBig art project highlights region’s Indigenous works

Aboriginal art centres and creatives in the Pilbara are set to be mapped for the first time under a $1.3 million dollar project to highlight the unique culture of the region.

Kassie winsWinner has leadership ambitions

Karratha beauty Kasuanna Hunter-Aragu hopes to make her community proud and become an inspirational role model after being crowned this year’s Pilbara Girl.

Carly Laden

Wet season warningPrepare for cyclones

Pilbara residents and travellers in the region are being urged to prepare now for cyclones as the forecast for the upcoming season predicts an “average to above-average” number of cyclones.

Caitlyn Watts

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Is sentiment changing on WA’s hard border?

WA could be putting all its eggs in one basket to contain the spread of the coronavirus and may be unprepared in the long term, writes Ben Morton Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister.

Ben Morton

Bush legendsThe decision that saved surf legend Dave Macaulay

Dave Macaulay looks from his balcony to his hometown cliffs that hold such great sadness and will always wonder what would have happened if, on a fateful day in 1996, he had made a different choice.

Steve Butler

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Eating his words
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So, a humbled journo walks into a Manjimup bar...

I have been complained about, threatened, assaulted, and even defamed for my opinion pieces. But I have never copped as much flak as I did last week when I suggested the Manjimup Hotel was a bit crap.

Ben HarveyChief Reporter

‘No answers’Family’s heartbreak and anger after pet dog shot dead

A family is devastated and outraged after Chapman Valley Shire shot dead its pet dog ‘without notice’ following a fight with a neighbour’s dog.

Kate Campbell & Peter Sweeney

RANGEWAY INCIDENTGeraldton police investigate after man injured by fall

Geraldton detectives are investigating an incident that occurred early this morning which saw a man in his 50’s hospitalised.

Liam Beatty

Move alongFood trucks could be locked out of Esperance jetty zone

The proposed removal of Esperance’s Jetty Headland and Twilight Beach as trading zones aims to protect the current leaseholders at the two tourist hot spots

Can you help?State Library in quest to reveal story of “Belle”

The stunning and pensive Wongai woman “Belle” was shared in recent weeks with the hope her story can be told after a photographic studio took her portrait in 1900

New guardThe changing face of Kalgoorlie’s skimpy industry

Chanelle Brandis, who works under the name Chanelle, made her skimpy debut with Brief Encounters ahead of what is easily the busiest time for skimpies in the city — Diggers & Dealers

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Osmington tragedyNew milestone in massacre dad’s quest for answers

The father of four children shot dead by their grandfather in Margaret River will on Tuesday learn if he has succeeded in his fight for an inquest into their deaths.

Peter Law

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West Aussies backflip on WA hard border support

An exclusive poll has revealed nearly three-quarters of West Aussies want Premier Mark McGowan to set a tentative date for the opening of WA’s hard border.

Peter Law

‘I’m begging you’Alleged rapist begs for bail in court

A teenager accused of attempting to rape a 93-year-old during a break-in at her North Beach home has begged a magistrate for bail, saying ‘I’ve been in here for too long’.

‘Critical conditionWarning for Perth dog owners after mystery illness

Perth dog owners who attended the City of Stirling’s Paw-some Day Out have been warned to check their pooches for virus symptoms after a labrador contracted a respiratory disease.

Raine fightSaraceni fights back with appeal over Raine Square hit

Property developer Luke Saraceni is fighting to revive a $200 million claim over the Commonwealth Bank taking the Raine Square project off him after the global financial crisis.

Lucrative contractDefence Minister grilled over subs project delay

Linda Reynolds has not ruled out a decision on moving a lucrative submarines project to WA being made until after the next Federal election — which could be as late as September 2022.

Sarah Ison