Banana growers hoping cyclone bends around farming hub Residents in an isolated agricultural hub are bracing for the arrival of a tropical cyclone that could flatten a banana crop which supplies an entire state. AAP · Feb 8
‘Winds that sound like banshees’: residents told to take shelter as Pilbara braces for Tropical Cyclone Mitchell Wind gusts up to 170km/h could develop as cyclone forecast to make landfall between Exmouth and Onslow on Sunday night The Guardian - AU · Feb 8
NZ's proposed pumped storage hydropower project will cost billions – here's how to make it worthwhile Greater electrification of the economy is an essential part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate policy, as set out in the emissions reduction plan. The Conversation · Dec 12, 2022
Resort-style FIFO camp plans for Onslow divide opinion as Mineral Resources pushes ahead Mineral Resources says its proposed 500-bed, high-end workers camp in Onslow will help drive cultural change, but locals are far from convinced. ABC News · Dec 8, 2022
$3b iron ore project greenlit for WA Mineral Resources says the Onslow Iron Project in the western Pilbara will be one of the largest iron ore mines ever undertaken in Western Australia. AAP · Aug 29, 2022
Onslow says no to iron ore export, fears dust pollution, heavy traffic will ruin pristine WA coastal town This Pilbara town is pushing back against plans to export iron ore from the local port amid fears heavy traffic and dust pollution will damage the local tourism industry and lifestyle. ABC News · Jun 10, 2022
North West Defence Alliance calls for better resources to deter potential threats Leaders in northern WA are lobbying for defence facilities such as missiles and large-scale bases to be built to protect the region's $100 billion export industries. ABC News · May 16, 2022
Total solar eclipse in April 2023 to shine a bright light on WA's astrotourism ambitions Two towns on WA's Coral Coast are preparing for a celestial event expected to bring thousands of skywatchers from around the world. ABC News · Mar 19, 2022