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Changes to Construction Training Fund Levy
Changes to Construction Training Fund Levy
The City of Karratha will no longer be collecting the Construction Training Fund (CTF) Levy on behalf of the Construction Training Fund from 1 September 2025.
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City of Karratha Mayor Daniel Scott with Cossack Art Awards winner Anita Phillips
Ghost town comes alive as Cossack Art Award winners announced
Creativity took centre stage on Saturday, July 19, when the City of Karratha awarded nearly $100,000 in prize money to exceptional creatives at the 33rd Cossack Art Awards.
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Walkington Award applications are now open
Applications for a prestigious annual grants prize encouraging higher education in the City of Karratha community are now open.
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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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An image of artwork hanging at Cossack as part of the awards night
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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City of Karratha administration building
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 representatives with other award winners
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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