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Christmas Holidays Facility Hours
View the Christmas trading hours across the City of Karratha facilities.
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Christmas lights winner
Christmas Lights Competition winners announced
The Ladyman Family have been named the winners of this year’s Christmas Lights Competition for their thoughtful and colourful display. 
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Key Pilbara events receive City funding
The City of Karratha Council has awarded grants to two large Pilbara events in 2025 that will provide a boost to the local economy.
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Long time Karratha Mayor Peter Long recognised as Honorary Freeman
Karratha stalwart and former Mayor named Honorary Freeman for his years of service and dedication to the town.
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Mackenzie's acrostic verse for International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On 3 December, at a community event hosted by members of the City’s Disability Access and Inclusion Stakeholder Group for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Mackenzie delivered an…
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VALE Mrs. T Daniel
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Senior Yindjibarndi Elder Mrs. Tootsie Daniel, a respected and cherished community leader.
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City of Karratha seeks community feedback on call for Covid Royal Commission
The City of Karratha is seeking community feedback on a proposed Notice of Motion on whether the City should advocate for a Royal Commission into Australia’s COVID-19 response.
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City seeks feedback on revised stallholder and street traders policy
An amended policy aimed at providing an equitable and fair outcome for fixed and mobile businesses is now available for public comment. 
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City of Karratha named Tidy Towns Finalist
The City of Karratha has been announced as a finalist in three categories for the Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities awards. 
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Andover Park Lighting and Street Parking
Andover Park Lighting and Street Parking
A series of upgrades to Andover Park in direct response to feedback from the Roebourne community are set to begin.
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Travis McNaught resigns from Council
Travis McNaught resigns from Council
The City of Karratha has received the resignation of Cr Travis McNaught from his position on Council.  
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City to prepare business plans to tackle housing crisis
City to prepare business plans to tackle housing crisis
Five business plans to tackle a wicked housing crisis in Karratha to be investigated by Council as part of Project Dorothy.
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Strategic Community Plan Review engagement report endorsed
An independent engagement report that will inform the Strategic Community Plan for the next decade has been accepted by Council. 
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2025 Artist in Residence applications open
2025 Artist in Residence applications open
The City of Karratha is searching for an artist to share their creativity and skills with the local community over four weeks in July and August 2025.
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Christmas Lights Competition entries open
Christmas Lights Competition entries open
Entries are now open for the City of Karratha's Christmas Lights Competition sponsored by Horizon Power.
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The City of Karratha acknowledges the Ngarluma people as the traditional custodians of this land and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.