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Young artists invited to showcase imagination in the Cossack Children’s Art Awards
Young artists across the City of Karratha and surrounding regional towns are invited to get creative for the 2026 Cossack Children’s Art Awards.
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Perth band POLLY to rock Point Samson After Dark – Beachside Beats
Indie rockers POLLY are set to bring their infectious guitar driven sound to Point Samson for a night of high-energy music and local talent.
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Harmony Week back bigger than ever with first-ever community parade in Karratha
Harmony Week back bigger than ever with first-ever community parade in Karratha
Karratha will come together to celebrate cultural diversity, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all Australians this March.
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Hands on workshops highlight 2026 Cossack Art Awards Education Program
Hands on workshops highlight 2026 Cossack Art Awards Education Program
The Cossack Art Awards Education Program is back, giving Karratha students the chance to discover art, culture and the stories of Cossack through fun, hands-on workshops.
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Community invited to help shape future waterplay options across the City
Community members are invited to have their say as the City of Karratha progresses its Waterplay Feasibility Study.
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ARCO Jnr to delight families with heart felt message
ARCO Jnr to delight families with heart felt message
ARCO Jnr, a powerful and imaginative theatre experience created especially for children and families, comes to the Red Earth Arts Precinct this March toured by Performing Lines.
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Bright neon promotional graphic for City of Karratha Youth Week 2026. The design features bold purple and pink text on a yellow background reading “Youth Week 2026 – Strength in Our Stories,” with the dates 10–16 April. Along the bottom are logos for the City of Karratha, The Youth Shed, The Base Wickham, and sponsors including Yurra and Domino’s, with icons indicating disability access and drug and alcohol free events.
City rolls out vibrant Youth Week program
The City of Karratha is set to mark Youth Week WA 2026 with a vibrant line-up of free events and activities celebrating the creativity, culture and connection of local young people.
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Draft Engagement Framework puts community at the centre of decision-making
Draft Engagement Framework puts community at the centre of decision-making
The City of Karratha is calling on residents to have their say on its Draft Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy and Engagement Guidelines.
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Council adopts strategy for economic diversification and tourism growth
Council adopts strategy for economic diversification and tourism growth
A bold 10-year strategy to power economic diversification, investment and tourism growth has been endorsed by the City of Karratha Council.
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Emissions roadmap adopted by Council
Emissions roadmap adopted by Council
A roadmap for the City of Karratha to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 has been adopted by council.
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THe Our Town host standing at the tank hill lookout
Karratha takes the spotlight in Our Town
The City of Karratha is set to shine on national TV, with its story featured in the Australian documentary series Our Town, showcasing life, work and play in the Pilbara.
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Cossack Art Awards entries set to open 3 March
Cossack Art Awards entries set to open 3 March
Artists young and old are encouraged to enter their works into the prestigious Cossack Art Awards.
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a plane at the Karratha Airport
City of Karratha backs national push for fairer regional air travel
The City of Karratha has welcomed a new agreement between Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) and the Australian Airports Association (AAA) to advocate for fairer airfares, stronger connectivity and…
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Graphic of community event on oval with grant information 'now open'
Funding Available for Local Community Groups
Applications for the second round of the City of Karratha’s Large Community Grant Scheme are now open.
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Nominations open for City of Karratha Youth Advisory Group
The City of Karratha is inviting local youth to have their voices heard, with nominations now open for the City of Karratha Youth Advisory Group (YAG).
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