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The Quarter HQ building
City to investigate divestment of The Quarter
A business case will be developed for council to consider selling the Quarter HQ.
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The cast of 1984
Orwell’s 1984 brings powerful theatre to Karratha stage
The City of Karratha to host critically acclaimed stage adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984, bringing a tense, high-impact theatre to local audiences.
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cast of Dream of a Lonely Planet
Dreams of a Lonely Planet lands in Karratha for one magical night
An award-winning production is set to touch down at the Red Earth Arts Precinct this September, offering families an unforgettable evening of imagination and storytelling.
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Karratha locals called to nominate and make their voice count this Local Government Election
The City of Karratha is calling on residents to get prepared for the upcoming Local Government Elections.
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Poster of cyclone clean up 'get ready'
The City of Karratha’s annual pre-cyclone verge collection returns in September
From 22 September, pre-cyclone season verge side collection will be conducted in a staggered approach across our five towns over three weeks.
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Plan to Boost Housing Stock with 116 Apartments endorsed by Council
A development to deliver 116 apartments in Karratha has been endorsed by Council.
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Christine Blowfield
Cossack Art Awards People’s Choice and Children’s Art Awards winners announced
Christine Blowfield’s stunning depiction of the Pilbara landscape has taken out the Cossack Art Awards People’s Choice crown.
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City of Karratha Budget Delivers for Community Priorities
The City of Karratha has adopted its 2025/26 Annual Budget, the first guided by the City’s new Council Plan 2025–2035.
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Place Planning workshops open for registration
The City is inviting residents to participate in upcoming place planning engagement sessions to shape the future of their community.
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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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City of Karratha admin building
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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