Roebourne ‘shut-shop’ bid to make town safer
The community has brought in a 9pm week night curfew for all residents, in a move that is especially hoped to protect children.
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Low to middle income earners to save up to $530
The Turnbull Government’s entire $144 billion, seven-year income tax package has passed Federal Parliament.
Lotto luck strikes again in WA
Check your tickets, one lucky West Australian is $1 million richer after taking out the entire Division One pool in last night’s lotto draw.
Uber driver on sex assault charges
A Perth woman was allegedly attacked during a ride in January.
Karratha was named 50 years a go
It was June 20, 1968 when the Aboriginal term Cudartha was chosen as the name for our town
Karratha tomato harvest mooted for desert food scheme
The Sahara Forest Project’s feasibility study has given hope to building greenhouses in the Pilbara
Karratha liquor group seeks funds to fight ban
The local liquor accord is fundraising to fight proposed restrictions
Landrigan wins Karratha’s sprintcar stampede
The Port Hedland driver is the first from the Pilbara to win the event
Roebourne filmmaker wins national award
Tyson Mowarin’s Undiscovered Country impresses at Sydney Film Festival
D-Day for in-limbo Kambo’s customers
Customers are due to start learning whether they can recover appliances paid for but not delivered before the retailer’s collapse.
Tougher penalties for killer drivers
The parents of Charlotte Pemberton have been campaigning for stronger deterrents since last year when the unlicensed, speeding Rebels bikie who killed their 19-year-old daughter.
Six dodgy WA daycares shut doors over ripoffs
Centres were found fraudulently claiming handouts for ‘invisible’ children.
Ashburton Shire risks $8m cut in Wheatstone dispute
A ratings dispute over the LNG Project presents an “extreme” financial risk for the Shire.
Winter nights get a bit brighter at Brookfield Place
For 11 days, buildings at Brookfield Place will be lit up as part of the annual Winter Lights Festival.
Tips for God of Thunder to Thor out in WA
“A place I haven’t spent a lot of time is Western Australia. I’d love to get a 4WD and drive up or down that coast and camp on the beach and fish and surf.”
Kate Atkinson’s wild life on the inside
The Kalgoorlie-born star is revelling in the ride that is acclaimed Australian drama Wentworth.