Tropical cyclone warning along WA Kimberley coast A tropical cyclone could hit coastal parts of the Pilbara or Kimberley in Western Australia within the week, according to the weather bureau. AAP · Apr 9, 2023
Tropical cyclone could hammer Kimberley and Pilbara A tropical cyclone could hit coastal parts of the Pilbara or Kimberley in Western Australia next week, the weather bureau says. AAP · Apr 8, 2023
Western Australia's Pilbara, Kimberley gear up for post-Easter tropical cyclone A tropical low is expected to intensify into a cyclone — to be named Ilsa — as it tracks south-west through the Timor Sea over the long weekend and is forecast to approach WA's north-west next week. ABC News · Apr 6, 2023
Australia's main iron ore exports may not work with green steelmaking. Here's what we must do to prepare Making steel was responsible for about 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. That’s because steelmakers in countries like China, Japan and South Korea have long relied on fossil fuels like coal to make steel in blast furnaces. The Conversation · Apr 3, 2023
Pilbara mum diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer urges others to 'check your boobs, squeeze your babies' Kate Grainger was told she had an aggressive form of breast cancer after noticing her early breast milk had a pinkish red tint. She's urging others to "check your boobs" and "squeeze your babies". ABC News · Apr 1, 2023
Clive Palmer to sue Australia for $300 billion over iron ore project in WA's Pilbara region Mining billionaire Clive Palmer seeks $300 billion in damages from the Australian government over an iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region. ABC News · Mar 30, 2023
Project Iron Boomerang rail connecting Pilbara, Bowen Basin's iron and coal to face senate committee A man's dream to connect the iron ore and coal fields of the Pilbara in the west and the Bowen Basin in the east is being scrutinised by a Senate committee this week. ABC News · Mar 22, 2023
EPA concerns over Woodside gas emissions reduction time frame at major Pilbara plant The Environmental Protection Authority says there are likely to be opportunities for Woodside Energy to seek more substantial reductions in greenhouse gases at its Pluto gas plant in the Pilbara this decade. ABC News · Mar 15, 2023
Elders giving evidence in Fortescue compensation case The Federal Court is holding on-country hearings in the case that will decide how much compensation Fortescue must pay the Yindjibarndi people of the Pilbara. AAP · Mar 7, 2023
WA’s Pilbara hits 45C as large swathes of Australia swelter in heatwave Extreme conditions in the north of the state with Victoria, NSW and Queensland also experiencing high temperatures The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023
Melbourne to hit 38C and western Sydney 35C as heatwave sweeps parts of Australia Very warm weather conditions will extend across southern areas and linger until next week, Bureau of Meteorology says The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2023
Heatwave engulfs Australia as La Nina weakens Most of Australia will be sweating in the coming days, with parts of the Pilbara region potentially reaching 50C. The New Daily · Feb 16, 2023
The world’s oldest fossils or oily gunk? New research suggests these 3.5 billion-year-old rocks don’t contain signs of life The Pilbara region of Western Australia is home to one of the most ancient surviving pieces of Earth’s crust, which has been geologically unchanged since its creation some 3.5 billion years ago. The Conversation · Feb 1, 2023
A tiny radioactive capsule is lost on a highway in Western Australia. Here's what you need to know On January 12 a truck pulled out of Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia and drove 1,400km south to Perth, arriving on January 16. The Conversation · Jan 30, 2023
ABC News · Jan 21, 2023 Pilbara man wins battle to be buried in hometown of more than 60 years Port Hedland stalwart Arnold Carter has won the right for him and his wife to be interred in the town's pioneer cemetery, despite it officially being full and closed.
AAP · Jan 17, 2023 Rio Tinto iron ore shipments up 5pct in Q4 Rio Tinto says it met the bottom end of its 2022 iron ore production guidance with a solid fourth quarter, but is warning of numerous macroeconomic risks.
ABC News · Dec 12, 2022 Pilbara woman faces court, released on bail over alleged manslaughter of man in Roebourne Kaye Warrie is on bail after appearing in the Karratha Magistrates Court charged with the manslaughter of a 49-year-old man in Roebourne.
ABC News · Nov 6, 2022 Yindjibarndi people ask for landmark Fortescue Metals case to be heard on-country in remote WA The compensation claim is linked to a long-running and bitter dispute between traditional owners and Australia's richest man.
AAP · Oct 17, 2022 Rio says rail issues hit ore shipments Mining giant Rio Tinto says two unplanned outages on its rail lines in the Pilbara means its full-year shipments will be at the lower end of expectations.
ABC News · Oct 13, 2022 Authorities investigating after worker killed at gold mine in WA's Pilbara Authorities in Western Australia are investigating the second fatality in the state's mines within 72 hours following the death of a man at the Karlawinda Gold Mine in the Pilbara on Thursday.
AAP · Oct 7, 2022 Man's arm 'nearly severed' by shark in WA A man will be airlifted to Perth for surgery after his arm was almost severed by a shark in an attack off Western Australia's Pilbara coast.
AAP · Sep 16, 2022 Hydrogen powerhouse to lead energy future One of the world's biggest renewable hydrogen plants will be built in Western Australia's Pilbara as economies move to replace fossil fuels and cut emissions.
ABC News · Aug 22, 2022 FOI documents reveal Hancock's plan to mine iron ore at asbestos-riddled Wittenoom Documents showing Hancock Prospecting's plans for the contaminated Pilbara land reignite calls by traditional owners for the WA government to rehabilitate their country.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2022 Fifty-year extension for Australia’s biggest CO2 emitter attracts record number of appeals Woodside’s gas processing facility in Western Australia’s Pilbara region attracts 759 appeals against it, up from the previous record of 170
AAP · Jul 21, 2022 WA town grieves children after fatal fire A mother is being flown to Perth for treatment as she assists police after her three children died in a house fire in Port Hedland in the Pilbara region.