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City of Karratha crowns sports stars
Members of the City of Karratha sporting community gathered at the Red Earth Arts Precinct on Friday evening to celebrate the achievements of local clubs and codes at the annual City of Karratha…
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New City website launched
The City of Karratha has unveiled its upgraded website, with a focus on improving user experience.
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City to trial new online booking system for Gnoorea Point (40 Mile) nature-based camp area
The popular coastal recreation spot is set to benefit from the trial of an online booking system to improve user experience and management of the area.
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City of Karratha Appoints a New CEO
The City of Karratha has appointed a CEO with Virginia Miltrup being selected at a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
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New Pilbara DAMA soars past 100 nominations milestone
Businesses in the City of Karratha and Town of Port Hedland are already making use of the new Pilbara Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), which came into effect on 9 May 2022. Regional…
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City of Karratha partner with BCI minerals
City of Karratha partnership announced with BCI Minerals
BCI Minerals (BCI), who are developing the Mardie Salt and Potash Project on the West Pilbara coast, has signed its inaugural partnership agreement with the City of Karratha, providing support to…
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City renews Community Infrastructure and Services partnership with Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto will commit a further $75 million over 10-years to continue its Community Infrastructure and Services Partnership (CISP) with the City of Karratha and Shire of Ashburton
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In the Shade
2022 Cossack Artist Residency Announced
Award winning oil painter, Annette Peterson has been selected as the Cossack Art Awards 2022 Artist in Residence.
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CEO Resignation
On Monday May 23rd, 2022, I received and accepted, a letter of resignation from the Chief Executive Officer, Chris Adams
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Red Earth Arts Festival 2022 program released
The Red Earth Arts Festival (REAF) 2022 program has been released, with the festival officially opening on March 17.
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City receives grant funding for Regional Hydrogen Technology Cluster
City receives grant funding for Regional Hydrogen Technology Cluster
The City of Karratha has been awarded $75,000 in seed funding from National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) to develop a hydrogen technology cluster in Karratha after a renewable hydrogen industr
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New Pilbara DAMA soars past 100 nominations milestone
Summa Businesses in the City of Karratha and Town of Port Hedland are already making use of the new Pilbara Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), which came into effect on 9 May 2022.…
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Council extends KDCCI partnership for three years to support local business development
Council extends KDCCI partnership for three years to support local business development
The City of Karratha has endorsed a new three-year service agreement with the Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KDCCI), committing more than $500,000 to support small and…
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