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Election day is this Saturday, 18 October!
Election day is this Saturday, 18 October!
Drop your voting pack off at City of Karratha Council Chambers, Dampier Library, Roebourne Library or Wickham Library
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2025 Artist in Residence Monique Ross
Applications open for 2026 Cossack Art Awards Artist in Residence program
Applications for the prestigious 2026 Cossack Art Awards Artist in Residence program will open on 13 October.
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Nominate your 2026 Community Citizen of the Year
Nominate your 2026 Community Citizen of the Year
The City of Karratha is calling on residents to nominate outstanding locals for the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards.
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City backs gaming start-up to diversify Pilbara economy
The City of Karratha has endorsed a proposal to support the establishment of Pilbara Gaming Development through its Economic Development Grant program.
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City celebrates Seniors Week with week-long program of free events
The City of Karratha is celebrating the valuable contribution of senior citizens with a week of free, fun-filled events.
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Vote Now in the Local Government Elections
Vote Now in the Local Government Elections
Have you received your voting pack in the mail? If so, you don’t need to wait until election day, you can complete and return your vote now.
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Return of Rates Payment Incentive Scheme for 2025
The Rates Payment Incentive Scheme has returned to the City of Karratha for 2025, offering ratepayers the chance to win one of three cash prizes.
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Large Community Grants applications are open
Applications for the latest round of the City of Karratha’s Large Community Grant Scheme are open.
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City of Karratha and Rio Tinto to redevelop Wickham Oval
The City of Karratha and Rio Tinto have partnered to deliver major upgrades to Wickham Oval.
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Community Sports Award nominations are open
Nominations for the City of Karratha Community Sports Awards are now open.
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Halloween fun for the whole family at The Quarter
The Quarter will transform into a spooky wonderland for families and friends when the City of Karratha hosts its Halloween Spooktacular.
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City housing project recognised by Urban Development Institute of Australia WA
The City of Karratha has been recognised for its efforts to deliver housing solutions in Karratha.
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Wickham South Park youth recreation concept to proceed to detailed design
A concept design that would bolster youth recreation facilities in Wickham will now move to detailed design.
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City of Karratha adopts 10-year plan to deliver next generation of community facilities
The City of Karratha has adopted its Community Infrastructure Plan 2025–2035.
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Masterplan underway to shape future of Richardson Way site
The City of Karratha is to develop a Richardson Way Site masterplan, which includes the proposal for a new fenced off-lead dog exercise area and bike park.
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