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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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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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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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