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Plastic Country to screen in Karratha for National Recycling Week
The City of Karratha is inviting the community to a free screening of the thought-provoking documentary The Plastic Country.
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Karratha Leisureplex endorsed as preferred Waterpark location
Plans for a waterpark within the City of Karratha have taken a step forward with the preferred location identified by Council.
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WA Health release Karratha public health advice
WA Health is undertaking a public health response following notification of two cases of diphtheria linked to a childcare centre in Roebourne, and a nightclub in Karratha.
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Community helps shape future of Karratha City Centre
More than 230 people have had their say on the future of Karratha’s city centre, identifying key priorities to inform the City Centre Precinct Structure Plan.
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Halloween Spooktacular returns to The Quarter
Halloween Spooktacular returns to The Quarter
The Halloween spirit returns to The Quarter for a night full of spooky surprises and unforgettable memories.
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City identifies recycling opportunities through bin tagging program
The City of Karratha’s 2026 bin tagging program is complete and has given a clearer picture of household recycling habits and where there’s room to improve.
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City of Karratha CEO Virginia Miltrup, Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel, Mayor Daniel Scott, Minister John Carey at the Mulataga development
Stage 1 works on Mulataga subdivision underway
Ground works for the first stage of the Mulataga subdivision are underway to deliver 130 additional lots to Karratha’s housing supply.
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Nominate Your 2027 Community Citizen of the Year
Nominations for the Community Citizen of the Year Awards are now open.
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Representatives from the City of Karratha and Shire of East Pilbara appearing before the Commonwealth Inquiry into Local Government Funding and Fiscal Sustainability. Australian Mining Cities Alliance Chair Mayor Glenn Wilson also participated in the hearing remotely.
Funding Reform Needed to Support Australia's Next Wave of Growth
The City of Karratha has joined regional leaders from across Australia in calling for funding reforms that better recognise the role mining cities and resource communities play in supporting the…
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Point Samson entry statement moves to public art commissioning process
The Point Samson Entry Statement project is moving to a new stage, with the City to seek an artist to develop the final design.
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Tourism partnership receives Council support
The City of Karratha Council has committed $75,000 over three years to support coordinated tourism development and advocacy across the Pilbara.
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Solar and Battery Framework adopted by Council
A framework and action plan to guide future solar and battery investment across City assets has been adopted by Council.
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Best Residential Garden winner
Ready Set Grow 2026 winners unveiled
The City of Karratha’s best gardens have been revealed with the winners of the Ready Set Grow competition announced.
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Members of the FIFO cast on stage
Gripping dark comedy shines a light on FIFO life
A gripping and darkly comedic drama exploring the lives of fly-in fly-out workers is coming to the Red Earth Arts Precinct this September.
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Winners of the Children's Art Awards with Artist in residence Jenna Pickering
Talent on display as Cossack Art Awards Children’s Art Award winners announced
Serafina Amayah Tawse has taken out the overall prize at the Cossack Art Awards Children’s Art Award’s.
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