The Latest Breaking News from Pilbara

More than 300 Indigenous women have vanished or been killed since 2000. For Ursula Wilson it's a heartbreaking reminder of her own loss and she wants government action.

Australia's mining industry needs to do more to prevent single fatalities on sites and more money needs to be spent "engineering out" dangers, says a workplace safety expert.

Police confirmed details of the 59-year-old Perth man’s death today and will continue their investigation for the coroner, which is taking place alongside a WorkSafe probe.

A drug and alcohol service in WA's north says the government's focus on punitive restrictions will do little to reduce excessive drinking in remote corners of the state.

A Perth magistrate acquits a 24-year-old man accused of a Pilbara mine site attack after the woman bringing the charges travels overseas and is unable to be contacted.

Tracy Westerman accuses West Australian authorities of having "a love affair with restricting human rights" as they consider a ban on most takeaway alcohol in the Kimberley and Pilbara.

An application from Traditional Owners to block the construction of a fertiliser plant near ancient rock art in the Pilbara was denied by the federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek this week. This decision is deeply concerning, and points to a much larger problem with Indigenous heritage management.

After years of struggle, aspiring Aboriginal homeowners in Karratha finally feel like their housing dreams are in reach, thanks to a new program.

Despite concerns for Aboriginal heritage in the area, the federal government is electing not to intervene in the development of the plant.

As communities search for solutions to alcohol-fuelled violence and harm, a proposal to severely restrict takeaway grog is subject of a hotly contested debate.

The federal Environment Minister says she is carefully considering an application to build a fertiliser plant that opponents say would threaten ancient rock art in the Pilbara.