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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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City to deliver stage 1 and 2 of Mulataga
The City of Karratha is inviting public comment on a development proposal to deliver the first stages of the new Mulataga housing estate.  
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Easter Holiday Facility Hours
View the Easter trading hours across the City of Karratha facilities.
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City recognised as a Gold Waterwise Council for third year running
The City of Karratha has been announced as a Gold Waterwise Council for the third year running.
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Plan to Boost Housing Stock with 116 Apartments Open for Public Comment
The City of Karratha is inviting public comment on a development proposal to deliver 116 apartments in Bulgarra.
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Kevin Richards Memorial Oval Pavilion named after inaugural Kats captain
Kevin Richards Memorial Oval Pavilion named after inaugural Kats captain
The pavilion at the Kevin Richards Memorial Oval will be named after Karratha Kats legend and inaugural captain Barry Goddard.
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Join the City of Karratha as a campground host at Cleaverville Campsite
The City of Karratha is looking for a campground host for Cleaverville Campsite for the upcoming tourist season, starting in May.
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Walgu Apartments Update
The City of Karratha has decided to discontinue the Walgu Development with rising labour and materials costs reducing its feasibility.
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School Holiday fun at the City of Karratha Facilities
The City of Karratha Facilities have a massive range of School Holiday activities to keep your kids entertained these April School Holidays.
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Draft Community Plan open for public comment
A draft plan outlying a renewed vision and strategy for the City is now open for public comment. 
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REAF2025 15-18 May
Red Earth Arts Festival returns with 100 events
The Red Earth Arts Festival is back and bigger than ever with more than 100 performances, workshops, experiences across four days.
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Award-winning The Hypotheticals to perform in Karratha
Award-winning The Hypotheticals to perform in Karratha
A hilarious, touching, and awarding winning play is on its way to Karratha to entertain residents.
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Respected trio announced as Cossack Art Awards judging panel
A trio of respected Australian artists and designers will converge on the historic settlement of Cossack to judge the prestigious City of Karratha Cossack Art Awards.
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