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Too quick to remove, too slow to protect: What South Hedland tells us about WA child protection
I was born and raised in the Pilbara. Before becoming a psychologist, I spent cl...
Dr Tracy Westerman 30 Sep 2026
Aboriginal community group welcomes WA Government's initial response to Port Hedland child safety concerns
Community group Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders have welcomed the Western Aust...
Callan Morse 24 Sep 2026
WA Government vows multi-agency response to Port Hedland child safety concerns
A raft of measures have been announced to support Western Australia's Port Hedla...
Callan Morse 23 Sep 2026
Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children visits Pilbara ahead of urgent child protection roundtable
The National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and...
Giovanni Torre 23 Sep 2026
More Port Hedland students to Follow the Dream through new Polly Farmer-PLS partnership
More students in Port Hedland will be able to take part in the Follow the Dream...
Giovanni Torre 3 Sep 2026
Search underway for missing Aboriginal woman in South Hedland

Police are appealing for public assistance to find a 22-year-old Aboriginal woman missing from South Hedland, in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jul 17, 2026
Aboriginal leaders recognised at Hedland NAIDOC Awards

Aboriginal leaders from across Port and South Hedland, in Western Australia's Pilbara region, have been recognised at the 2026 Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders NAIDOC Awards.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jul 16, 2026
Hundreds of Indigenous students set to benefit from mining giant’s record community infrastructure spend

A community infrastructure commitment from mining and metals corporation BHP is set to support hundreds of Indigenous students in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jun 19, 2026
An innovative Elders partnership launched in the Pilbara

Nearly 100 community members gathered at the Ieramugadu (Roebourne) basketball court last week to celebrate an exciting new partnership between Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders (HASL) and Yandi for C...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 1, 2025
Indigenous suppliers poised to benefit from BHP’s $1 billion Port Hedland investment

Indigenous suppliers can expect a healthy continuation of project work with BHP after the miner detailed more than $1 billion in new investment for Port Hedland on Thursday.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 14, 2025
Miners pledge $22 million for Hedland and Newman Safe Spaces programs

In a landmark initiative set to commence in mid-2025, Fortescue, in collaboration with BHP, has pledged up to $22 million over the next five years to launch the Hedland and Newman Safe Spaces programs...

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Zak Kirkup Mar 25, 2025
Fortescue’s inaugural Innovation Grants fuel sustainable solutions

Seven Pilbara initiatives including a traditional bush medicine 'pharmacy', the installation of green power solutions and a 'Scoot 'n' Ride' school upgrade project will share in $123,000 of funding th...

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NIT staff Jan 23, 2025
$5.5m for two First Nations-led clean energy projects in WA

Western Australia's clean energy sector has received another kickstart, with more than $16 million funding for seven innovative new projects.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 10, 2025
Going for gold in the Pilbara

Kariyarra Aboriginal Corporation is working to drive positive outcomes for Traditional Owners after a major De Grey Mining Pilbara gold project received a boost by way of a $150 million loan.

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Tiesha Hewitt Sep 13, 2024
WA government "failed to adequately invest in safe accommodation for women" in the Pilbara, Aboriginal justice group says

A key Aboriginal justice body has urged the Western Australian government to invest more in safe accommodation for women and children in the Pilbara.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 18, 2023
Joanne Taylor knows how hard her Elders fought for rights. In business, she is determined to make mum proud

Nyamal woman Joanne Taylor always knew she wanted to help Indigenous people follow their dreams. It was a trait passed down from her mother and grandmother, both strong women who she watched fight tir...

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NIT Jul 29, 2022
Like father, like daughter: Jewell Albert follows dad's footsteps at helm of Pilbara iron ore trains

Port Hedland train driver Ricardo Dann fondly recounts watching the sun rise over the Pilbara's striking red and spinifex green ranges ahead of him as 268 iron ore cars snake out behind his seat at th...

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NIT Jun 21, 2022
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