Fire trucks sweeten Christmas with lolly run
The annual Karratha VFRS lolly run sees volunteers put in hours of time to give lollies to residents in every suburb.
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The news that’s got Disney fans buzzing
An announcement today also has a big impact on Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel movie buffs.
Tourists injured after failed overtake in Beedelup
Four women from Denmark were injured - two seriously - when they tried to pass two camper vans in WA’s South West on Wednesday.
Stan Perron gifts bulk of $4b fortune to WA charity
The ‘greater majority’ of the Perron Group’s assets and future earnings will now benefit the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation.
Pope removes George Pell from his inner circle
The Australian Cardinal has already taken an indefinite leave of absence from his job.
ATO faces $1.9m hit on Park Avenue seizure from Psaros
Parmelia Partners accountants Brett Purkiss and Alan Crawford would not discuss their plans in the wake of their private company becoming mortgagee in possession.
Welcome Park to be a cultural link to town centre
The park will link the Red Earth Arts Precinct with the shopping centre, cafes and bars.
Worker sentenced over Karratha Quarter crane incident
Robert Anthony Hoekzema was fined $4400 for failing to take reasonable care at work resulting in serious harm to a person.
Burrup projects set for public environmental reviews
The two projects each received more than 300 submissions during the seven-day public comment period.
Crabs grab thrilling win in round 8 of Karratha cricket
Peg’s Creek Crabs and Dampier Taverners were the only teams to play this round after the other two games were forfeited.
Karolina cooks up drama in new season of MKR
The Perth socialite has already been labelled the “wicked witch of the West”
Female-led films do better at box office
Female-led films have consistently outperformed male-led movies at the box office, a study has found.
Karratha dance scholarship a special honour
Lea Cullen Performing Arts has awarded an inaugural scholarship in honour of late student Tamiya Lovell.
Karratha golfers brave heat for Stableford event
The current heatwave did not stop about 34 golfers from getting out the green on Saturday.
Madiba the Musical stirs emotions
Perci Moeketsi is the first South African to play Mandela on the world stage.
Gollum revived for Brexit spoof
Andy Serkis has revived his Gollum character from the Lord Of the Rings films to poke fun at UK Prime Minister Theresa May and her Brexit plans.