USA Update

The high-profile defamation case between Port Hedland mayor Peter Carter and former mayor Camilo Blanco has taken a significant turn, with the Supreme Court limiting the claims Cr Blanco can use in his defence.

It’s not Christmas in South Hedland without a visit from Santa and the volunteer fireys, otherwise known as the lolly run. 

Sci-fi, Pilbara weather, iron ore trains and Lego are just some of the inspirations behind Port Hedland artist Howard Holder’s works. 

Port Hedland Mayor Peter Carter has been elected chair of Regional Capitals Australia, a position he will hold for the next two years. 

Newman local Calum How has been selected for the 2024-25 WA Men’s Country Cricket Team, set to compete in the Australian Country Cricket Championships in January. 

The shire of East Pilbara has been recognised at the National Airport Industry Awards 2024 for the work under way on the Newman Airport redevelopment design.

Local sports and volunteer guns were commended at the recent 2024 Stars of the East Pilbara Community and Sports Awards for their talent and commitment to the community. 

Premier League leaders Liverpool, who ended with 10 men, had to come from behind twice to draw with Fulham 2-2, but Arsenal couldn't cash in on the Reds' slip.

Unquestionably, Perth Scorchers are the most successful team in the BBL’s history. And they have the skill and the know-how among their personnel, support staff and the organisation to win their sixth title.

It’s unlikely that James Gillett’s face will ring a bell but if it does it’s because he was one of the many criminals exposed on Channel Seven’s fly-on-the-wall police series The Force: Behind the Line.