The Pilbara offers a wide range of sporting and recreational activities due to the region's unique climate and geography.
Karratha and Port Hedland are the major regional centres where most activities take place.
The Pilbara climate ranges from tropical to semi-desert, with temperatures sometimes reaching 45c in summer.
These conditions, combined with the idyllic seasons of winter and spring, ensure a diverse range of sport and recreation interests are pursued all year.
The revamped Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium, a critical piece of regional sporting infrastructure, has been officially opened after a $14.8 million transformation.
The 2024 Pilbara Regional Sports Awards celebrated and recognised the achievements of local community members making an impact in sport and recreation.
For the first time, the Aboriginal community of Strelley in the Pilbara has decided to ban alcohol to reduce harm to its residents and provide a place for healing.
An Aboriginal community in the Pilbara is the latest to ban alcohol and joins 3 north west communities renewing their commitment to being alcohol free.
Eleven regional performing arts organisations will receive more than $1.3 million between them to support touring and reaching audiences in WA’s regions.
Western Australian writer Meg Shields’ debut feature film, Red Rock Run, has been greenlit for production in the Pilbara later this year.
The 2023 Pilbara Regional Sports Awards have recognised and celebrated the contribution and outstanding achievements of members of the local sport and recreation community.
Mingullatharndo (Five Mile) in the Pilbara has become the latest liquor restricted community in Western Australia in response to concerns raised by local leaders and as part of the State Government’s ongoing action to reduce alcohol-related harm.
New laws to strengthen the Banned Drinkers Register passed through Parliament yesterday to improve its effectiveness in reducing alcohol-related harm.
Our regional and metropolitan local governments have been recognised for their innovative solutions to build community connections, activate local spaces and foster greater collaboration.
Local governments across the state are receiving support to undertake cultural planning, thanks to the latest round of culture and arts funding from the State Government.
The State Government has delivered on a $10 million election commitment with the opening of the redeveloped Port Hedland Community Centre today.
The department works closely with a range of stakeholders in the Pilbara region. These include local governments, the Pilbara Development Commission, State Government agencies and not-for-profit organisations.
Erin RoznocznyRegional OfficerTelephone 61 8 9182 2100Email erin.roznoczny@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Josie Holub Regional Support OfficerTelephone 61 8 9182 2100Email josie.holub@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Within the Pilbara Sportshouse there are Development Officers for cricket, Australian Rules Football, rugby and Garnduwa. These officers play an important role in developing and growing sport and recreation within the region and work in close partnership with the department.
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Karen HennessyCommunity Participation Officer — PilbaraTelephone 61 8 6181 0700Email karen.hennessy@footballwest.com.au
Michael Bailey Manager North West/Eastern GoldfieldsEmail michael.bailey@wacricket.com.au
Vicki AgnewRegional Development ManagerTelephone 61 8 9182 2125Mobile 0455 661 633Website www.wafootball.com.au Email vagnew@waca.com.au