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a child jumping into the water from the aquarun

Owner-occupier fee relief to ease cost of living burden

Tuesday 24 September 2024

Fee relief for Aquatic memberships and Red Earth Arts Precinct tickets rolled out as part of the City’s efforts to ease cost of living pressures.

City of Karratha administration building

Candidates set for upcoming election

Wednesday 18 September 2024

The City of Karratha is holding an extraordinary election by postal vote on Thursday, 17 October 2024 to fill a vacancy in the office of Councillor

Karratha residents to paint a voyage in Light

Wednesday 18 September 2024

Karratha residents can embark on a journey of light and imagination in the illuminating interactive installation by Patch Theatre, Sea of Light.

The Wet brings awe-inspiring acrobatics to Karratha

Monday 16 September 2024

A first nations led circus ensemble is bringing its awe-inspiring acrobatic show exploring the hot damp of far North Queensland to Karratha.

Wickham community to experience the unmissable The Dry

Monday 16 September 2024

Circa Cairns brings joy and mischief to the breathtaking circus this September with their performance of THE DRY in Wickham this month.

Ready Set Grow 2024 winners announced

Tuesday 3 September 2024

The City of Karratha’s best gardens 2024 have been revealed with the winners of the Ready Set Grow competition announced.

Local Government Election Nominations are open

Friday 30 August 2024

Are you looking to make a difference in our Community? Nominations are now open for the upcoming Local Government Elections.

Nominate Your 2025 Community Citizen of the Year

Friday 30 August 2024

It’s time to start thinking about who you know who is doing amazing things in our local community!

Nominations for Environmental Sustainability Advisory Group now open

Friday 30 August 2024

Environmentally conscious community members are encouraged to nominate to join the Citys Environment Sustainability Advisory Group following a Council review of the group.

Council Extends Housing Support for doctors and health professionals

Thursday 29 August 2024

A housing program that supports general practitioners and allied health professionals has been extended by the City of Karratha.

Pilbara DAMA sees significant boost to childcare placings

Monday 26 August 2024

The Pilbara Designated Area Management Agreement has seen significant increase in the number of childcare placings available in Karratha.

City of Karratha continues support of Pilbara Kimberly Universities Centre

Thursday 22 August 2024

Access to tertiary education in Karratha has received a boost, with Council agreeing to provide $370,000 funding over the next three years to the Pilbara Kimberley Universities Centre (PKUC).