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City of Karratha to sponsor Karijini Experience
City of Karratha to sponsor Karijini Experience
Council has agreed to provide sponsorship for the upcoming five-day festival celebrating Banjima culture.
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Cossack Art Awards public program launched
Cossack Art Awards public program launched
A host of immersive experiences including skills development workshops, judges floor talks and entertainment make up the public program for this year’s Cossack Art Awards.
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The City of Karratha’s 2023 Annual Community Survey is complete, with the City equalling its highest overall satisfaction score of 76.
City equals record high score in Community Survey
The City of Karratha’s 2023 Annual Community Survey is complete, with the City equalling its highest overall satisfaction score of 76.
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Nexus
City welcomes expanded regional flight network
The City of Karratha welcomes the news of a new, expanded, affordable regional flight network to service Pilbara and surrounding areas.
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Peter Long
Mayor Peter Long returns to office
Mayor Peter Long has returned to the City of Karratha and is resuming Mayoral duties after a period of leave.
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The City of Karratha recognised as a Gold Waterwise Council.
The City of Karratha recognised as a Gold Waterwise Council.
Since 2017, the City of Karratha has been endorsed as a Waterwise Council with our swimming pools and airport also endorsed as Waterwise facilities.
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City to sponsor 2023 Pilbara Summit
City to sponsor 2023 Pilbara Summit
The City of Karratha to sponsor the upcoming Pilbara Summit Conference to promote opportunities for Karratha and the Pilbara’s growth and prosperity.
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Rio Tinto's Richard Cohen to deliver Keynote Address at OECD 4th Meeting of Mining Regions and Cities
Rio Tinto's Richard Cohen to deliver Keynote Address at OECD 4th Meeting of Mining Regions and Cities
The City of Karratha and OECD are pleased to announce that Rio Tinto Iron Ore Managing Director Port, Rail & Core Services Richard Cohen, will be delivering a keynote address at the upcoming OECD…
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Rates
Differential rates proposal below CPI open to public comment
The City is now inviting submissions from the community after the Council endorsed the proposed rating model for the 2023/24 financial year.
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Global conference to bring Karratha to international stage in June.
Global conference to bring Karratha to international stage in June.
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Meeting of Mining Regions and Cities will travel to Karratha in June.
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West Coast is Best Coast with top WA talent to headline REAF
West Coast is Best Coast with top WA talent to headline REAF
The City of Karratha is excited to announce a slate of exciting performances to round out the Red Earth Arts Festival with a bang
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City to provide support for the return of City to Surf
City to provide support for the return of City to Surf
The City of Karratha has agreed to provide sponsorship for two years to help deliver the City to Surf in Karratha on 30 July 2023 and a date to be confirmed in 2024.
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Kids swim free program extended for three years
Kids swim free program extended for three years
Karratha Councillors have approved a three-year extension to an initiative to keep children active during the hottest part of summer.
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Youth Week
Youth Week returns to Karratha
A slew of free events will be held across Roebourne, Dampier, Wickham and Karratha as part of this years Youth Week celebrations.
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John Lally
Karratha stalwart John Lally recognised as Honorary Freeman
A Karratha stalwart and integral community member for 30 years has been named Honorary Freeman for his years of service to the town.
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