News Articles for Shire of East Pilbara

Three local government election candidates are vying to become the first Aboriginal person to lead their Western Australian councils next weekend.

While major projects have boosted some parts of the state, many regional councils face challenges, including economic diversification, unemployment and environmental sustainability.

A privately owned WA airline has taken the lead on an innovative new service as the state government continues its review of regional aviation.

The chief executive of the Shire of East Pilbara has called on the owner of Newman's only shopping centre to reduce rents.

BHP Billiton's plans to renew the lease on its fly-in, fly-out camp on the outskirts of Newman, rather than take up existing empty housing in the town, has prompted a chorus of dissent from Pilbara-focused property groups.