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Brian Nguyen Wins 2025 Walkington Award
St Luke’s year 12 student, Brian Nguyen, has been awarded the 2025 Walkington Award for his outstanding academic achievements, and significant involvement in the community.
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City launches Composting Rebate Scheme to reduce household waste
The City of Karratha is making it easier for residents to reduce household waste with the launch of a new Composting Rebate Scheme.
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Local Government Election
New look City of Karratha Council
The City of Karratha welcomes new faces to Council following the 2025 Local Government Elections.
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Community feedback sought on 10 year waste strategy
Final community feedback sought to influence the next 10 years of Waste Management in the city.
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Win a trip to Broome plus other great prizes by participating in the City of Karratha’s 2025 Community Survey.
The City of Karratha’s annual community survey is now open.
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Wickham Lions Park Planting Project
Wickham Lions Park Planting Project
The City of Karratha and Rio Tinto, through the community partnership agreement, delivered the Wickham Lions Park Planting Project on Thursday, 9 October, with support from the team at the Swans…
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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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2024 winner
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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