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Mulataga subdivision
Delivery of Mulataga subdivision to proceed
City of Karratha council has endorsed a proposal to provide critical development-ready land for Karratha.
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Supported Accommodation Policy adopted by Council
A new policy that will provide accommodation support to low to middle income workers has been endorsed by council.
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Visionary plan adopted by council
A visionary document reflecting the community’s aspirations for the next decade has been adopted by Council.
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City of Karratha Wins National Backing for Key Regional Reform Motions
Two of the City of Karratha’s advocacy positions have been adopted by the Local Government peak body and will be presented to Federal Government.
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Cossack After Dark
Cossack Ghost Town Awakens for Art After Dark Experience
The historic town of Cossack will transform into a unique arts and entertainment hub for one night only with the launch of Cossack Art After Dark.
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Saylor Park Accessible Amenity Now Open
Saylor Park Accessible Amenity Now Open
Works on the new accessible amenity at Saylor Park in Wickham have been completed with the facility now open to the public.
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Australian classic to be performed in Dampier and Cossack
Renowned actor and writer Humphrey Bower is bringing his adaptation David Malouf’s classic An Imaginary Life to Dampier and Cossack.
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Cossack Art Awards Public Program to celebrate artistic talent
The Cossack Art Awards return in 2025 with a full program of exhibitions, workshops and community events celebrating local and national artistic talent. 
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Proposed Rates Model Open for Public Feedback
The City is now inviting submissions from the community after the Council endorsed the proposed rating model for the 2025/26 financial year.
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City of Karratha Airport takes out top waterwise gong
City of Karratha Airport has taken out the Water Corporation’s top gong as part of the Waterwise Business Program.
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Local Government Election to be held via postal election
Local Government Election to be held via postal election
The 2025 Local Government Election will be held via postal vote, following a decision by Council at the recent Council Meeting to endorse the WA Electoral Commission to conduct the election.
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Draft Community Infrastructure Plan open for public comment
Community members are being asked to provide feedback on a draft document that outlines the infrastructure requirements for the City over the next 10 years.
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Sydney Writers' Festival's Live & Local program returns in 2025 with biggest program yet
Sydney Writers’ Festival’s much-loved Live & Local program returns in 2025, streaming a curated selection of headline events to Karratha Library, from Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 May.
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Community groups receive more than $300,000 boost
More than $300,000 has been awarded to local community and sporting organisations across the City of Karratha through Council’s Biannual Community Grants Scheme.
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Council Backs Hearson’s Cove Culinary Event to Spice Up Karratha’s Cultural Tourism Scene
A culinary event set at Hearson’s Cove that will boost Karratha’s development as a cultural tourism destination has received support from Council.
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