North West Telegraph

BaseballBrewers’ sparkling win

Brewers made the Pirates walk the plank in the latest round of the Port Hedland Baseball Association at the Marie Marland Reserve last weekend.

Alexander Scott

alcohol restrictionsBanned Drinkers Register close, tender released

The McGowan Government is progressing the implementation of a trail of a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in the Pilbara, with the release of a tender request outlining the requirements of the system.

Sam Jones

Newman crimeFix youth crime problems: Nats

The State Government has been probed over social issues in Newman after a spate of youth crime and vehicle thefts during the wet season.

Sam Jones

CricketJoshua bowls for WA

A young Pilbara superstar bowled out his competition when he made the under-15s State team.

Alexander Scott

cricketPair aim for state

This young cricket duo have hit a six by being selected for the under-14s North West side in the upcoming WA Regional Development Carnival, an annual event held in Northam.

Alexander Scott

BasketballFlames scorch Katz

Second-placed Flames Black withstood a spirited performance from last-placed Pardoo Katz at the Karratha Leisureplex in the latest round of the Karratha Basketball Association last Thursday.

Alexander Scott

Ballet starAnnika raises barre

A talented Karratha dancer is one step closer to achieving her dream of becoming a ballerina after being accepted into a prestigious ballet institute in Perth

Caitlyn Watts

Dam fullDam close to overflowing

An iconic dam is close to overflowing for the first time in years because of recent heavy rains in the Pilbara.

Alexander Scott

Eco managementMackerel Islands to run Karijini

An award-winning WA hospitality company has been appointed to manage one of the nation’s leading eco-tourism attractions.

Caitlyn Watts

Suicide petitionPetition for suicide probe

A petition calling on the Federal Government to launch an inquiry into indigenous suicides in the Pilbara has gathered momentum, with people calling for better delivery of mental health services.

Alexander Scott

New hub$2.4m site proposed for SES and fire brigade

Emergency services in Tom Price is set to see a new home, as part of a nearly $2.5 million relocation project that comes after current facilities were found to hinder emergency operational abilities.

Caitlyn Watts

Cyclone DamienFunding relief on the cards for town

The destruction to the Pilbara town of Karratha caused by tropical cyclone Damien is predicted to be severe enough to qualify for an emergency funding grant.

Alexander Scott

Lotto winLotterywest search for Exmouth millionaire

Exmouth residents and tourists are being urged to check their lotto tickets as they could be WA’s newest multimillionaire.

Caitlyn Watts

Service recognisedRegiment salutes trio

Three corporals from the Pilbara Regiment have received awards at a recent training event for their outstanding performance, operations and service.

Caitlyn Watts

retirement villageRetirees told to accept relocation offer

A hard-fought battle by residents of the Stevens Street Retirement Village is set to come to an end next week, with retirees being urged to accept the final relocation offers.

Sam Jones

CricketWanderers triumph

The Wanderers are through to the grand final after a bowling clinic from Lloyd Chapman dismantled the Miners at Kevin Scott Oval on Saturday.

Alexander Scott

Damien’s impactSchools recover from cyclone hit

All but one school in Karratha have reopened after extensive damage from tropical cyclone Damien’s onslaught forced the closure of classrooms last week.

Alexander Scott

Disaster reliefDisaster relief available

Disaster relief has been made available to three local governments in the Pilbara to assist with the clean-up and repairs after Tropical Cyclone Damien.

Alexander Scott

EvacueesCoronavirus evacuee plane touches down in Hedland

The first plane carrying Australian evacuees from coronavirus epicentre Wuhan, who have spent two weeks in quarantine on Christmas Island, has touched down in the Pilbara town of Port Hedland.

Sam Jones & Caitlyn Rintoul

healthcareTender marks health milestone

The long-awaited Newman Hospital is one step closer after the McGowan Government released the tender ahead of schedule last week.

Sam Jones

cricketWyatt aims for Ashes

Local up and coming all-rounder Wyatt Wilson has made final selection for the U13 Youth Scorchers Series, making him one of only three regional players from WA.

Sam Jones

Lucky escapeGratefull for kindness

A retired Perth couple are thanking their lucky stars and the generous Pilbara community after being rescued by a team of mine site workers after crashing their caravan on a remote stretch of highway.

Caitlyn Watts

Violent fightSeven students suspended after teachers hit in brawl

The Department of Education has confirmed seven Newman Senior High School students have been suspended after a brawl in which two teachers were struck.

Jakeb Waddell and Sam Jones

water poloSharks walk the Pirates’ plank

The pre-cyclone Damien round 15 of Karratha Water Polo Association took place last Thursday at Karratha Leisureplex with the Barracudas/Pirates beating the Krakens/Sharks 5 to 4.

Tristan Lynn