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Peter Long being presented with the Honorary Freeman Award by Daniel Scott
Former Mayor presented with Honorary Freeman award for years of service
Karratha stalwart named Honorary Freeman for his service and dedication to the community.
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Youth Week 2025 promotional Image
Connection with community and each other the focus of Karratha’s Youth Week
Karratha's Youth Week celebrations will feature a range of free events that will encourage everyone to check in with their head, body and heart.
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Leading fibre artist Monique Ross
Leading fibre artist Monique Ross named Cossack Artist In Residence
Brisbane based artist Monique Ross been selected as the Cossack Art Awards 2025 Artist in Residence.
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Switch Your Thinking program
Energy Efficiency Pilot Program
The City of Karratha is participating in the Switch Your Thinking program. The program is a local government initiative designed to help residents and small to medium businesses build energy literacy…
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Harmony Week poster
Community Celebration to commemorate Harmony Week
Karratha’s multicultural community will be celebrated and showcased during this year’s Harmony Week.
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Council adopts updated Stallholders and Street Trading Policy for fair and equitable outcomes
Council adopts updated Stallholders and Street Trading Policy for fair and equitable outcomes
The City of Karratha has adopted an updated Stallholders and Street Trading Policy with a focus on providing fair and equitable outcomes for all businesses.
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City of Karratha admin building
Highly regarded experts appointed to the Audit and Organisational Risk Committee
Two independent members with extensive experience have been appointed to the City’s Audit and Organisational Risk Committee (AORC).
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Runners taking off from the CIty to Surf start line
City to Surf support extended for three years
Western Australia’s oldest community fun run will continue to be held in Karratha for the next three years.
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fenaclng festival at night
Council endorses King’s Birthday date for next three years
The King’s Birthday long weekend will remain on FeNaclNG weekend for the next three years.
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artwork on display at the cossack art awards
Entries for prestigious 33rd Cossack Art Awards open March 3
Artists young and old are encouraged to enter their works into the prestigious Cossack Art Awards.
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Australian Mining Cities Alliance meeting with Minister Smith
City participates in two key advocacy activities
The City of Karratha recently participated in two vital advocacy activities with key decision makers in Canberra.
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an artist impression of the Baynton Development
Development to boost housing stock open for public comment
A business plan for a development that would deliver 37 townhouses and apartments is now open for public comment.
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Photo of City of Karratha wheelie bins
Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy
The City of Karratha is developing a Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy and Action Plan that will take us into the next ten years.
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The 2025 Community Awards winners onstage
Local role models and grassroots heroes were celebrated at the Community Awards
Local role models and grassroots heroes in Karratha were celebrated at the Auspire Community Awards on January 26. 
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City CEO and Mayor with Roger Cook and Kevin Michel
City Leaders Push for Housing, Infrastructure, and Bold 2050 Vision in Meeting with Premier
The City met with Premier Roger Cook to advocate on behalf of the community Karratha’s current needs and building a plan for Karratha’s future.
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