North West Telegraph

Record quarterLithium revival fuels Pilbara expansion plans

The Ken Brinsden-led miner has booked record quarterly production from its flagship Pilgangoora mine as prices for its battery-focused product improve significantly.

Stuart McKinnon

State call-upThe Pilbara juniors ready to represent WA rugby league

Eight junior rugby league players from the Pilbara will have the chance to play alongside the best WA has to offer after being named as part of the State side.

Alexander Scott

Kick up dustNorth West’s best riders race for motox glory

More than 100 of the North West’s best riders converged on Karratha to battle it out for supremacy in the opening round of the North West Championships.

Alexander Scott

Anzac DayServices resume for Anzac Day across the Pilbara

Pilbara communities will come together to commemorate the Anzac spirit in person this year as services return across the region following last year’s COVID-19 halt.

Caitlyn Watts

Regional servicesMid West towns to pause Seroja clean-up for Anzac Day

Many Mid West towns ravaged by cyclone Seroja will take a break from recovery efforts to pay respect to Australia’s war veterans this weekend.

Phoebe Pin, Kate Campbell, Elise Van Aken & Reuben Carder

Spoil MumSpoil Mum this Mother’s Day

Spoil your Mum this Mothers day by submitting your best colouring for a chance to win a range of prizes including a flower bouquet to the value of $100 from Charmers Jewellers.

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South Hedland girl saves cousin from bottom of pool

Beaming from his hospital bed, three-year-old Marshall Hilzinger is too young to realise why he will always owe his remaining days to his big cousin Zahara Farrell sitting beside him.

Danielle Raffaele

CorrectionCorrection: Mugarinya Community Association Inc

A correction to the March 22, 2021 article titled ‘Court no-show for Pilbara directors accused of “worst alleged” animal welfare breach in WA memory”.

Boating tragedyHedland man dies in ocean tragedy off Pilbara coast

A snorkelling and fishing trip with mates has ended in tragedy off the Onslow coast after one of the men died on Saturday afternoon.

Caitlyn Watts

Behind enemy linesThe HUGE 1.7m sqkm task facing Broome Lib Neil Thomson

The softly spoken first-term Liberal MP, pictured, is the only viable Opposition voice to the McGowan juggernaut north of Onslow and is one of only two new Liberal members in Parliament

Tom Zaunmayr

Working class manFIFO ScoMo a bit of a stretch

The Prime Minister joined joined workers for a pre-shift briefing at Christmas Creek in the Pilbara.

Lanai Scarr

How good is Karratha‘Net zero won’t kill off Pilbara industries’, says PM

Scott Morrison told a Karratha business breakfast more jobs would be created as a result of the move to a more green industry and there was a bright future ahead as heavy industry decarbonised.

Lanai Scarr

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WA can be proud of resources sector’s COVID response

A year on and interstate travel can still be complicated but other than that life is pretty much “business as usual” for most of us, writes CME WA boss Paul Everingham

Paul Everingham

swim safetyNew Pilbara swim group raises lifeguard career prospect

The aim is to close educational gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and allow pathways for Aboriginal children to explore careers

Danielle Raffaele

Next-gen inspirationYoung leaders prove Hedland’s future is in safe hands

Youth Involvement Council youth services co-ordinator Karen Cooper said Hedland’s next generation were resilient and it was important to showcase the positive impact they made in the community

Danielle Raffaele

Multiple chargesGrog theft accused ‘poured flammable liquid’ on partner

Charlie Clancy appeared by video link from Roebourne Prison in South Hedland Magistrate’s Court last week, charged with burglary and aggravated assault

Danielle Raffaele

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Why WA’s regional festivals succeed where others fail

These are the events which our State should (and for the most part does) champion in our efforts to lure interstate and overseas travellers to our shores

Tom Zaunmayr

OUt and aboutSocial pics: Fusion Festival opening at Martumilli

The opening of the annual festival coincided with the launch of the centre’s latest exhibition, titled Pukurlpa (happy inside), showcasing the talent of Martumilli artists.

Danielle Raffaele

Asbestos headacheWhy Wittenoom remains a ghost town in limbo

The State Government’s planned closure of the asbestos-contaminated town of Wittenoom has stalled despite a Bill to enable the acquisition of lots at the de-gazetted town entering Parliament.

Alexander Scott

Up and upThe Pilbara suburbs leading WA’s house price boom

Housing prices in the Pilbara are continuing to rise, with three local suburbs recording some of the highest growth in median house prices across the State this year.

Caitlyn Watts

Chance for redemptionTeen hoon spared jail for stolen car highway joy ride

Curtis Javis Lockyer, 18, appeared for the first time in adult court in South Hedland via video link from prison charged with breaching bail by stealing a motor vehicle and driving without a licence.

Danielle Raffaele

Karijini shockElderly man in critical condition after Karijini fall

An elderly man is in a critical condition with a serious head injury at Royal Perth Hospital after falling eight metres in Karijini National Park on Saturday.

Caitlyn Watts

FootballLocal football clubs gear up for bounce-down

With bounce-down on the 2021 North Pilbara Football League season fast approaching the Pilbara News takes a look at how the clubs are shaping up to have a run at this year’s premiership.

Alexander Scott & Danielle Raffaele

Water PoloHedland polo 50 years strong

This year has been the “best year yet” for the Hedland Water Polo Association, according to its president Brad Pawlenko, with girl power on display in the pool as well as a big jump in membership

Danielle Raffaele

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