Media releases
RED Grants driving diversification in the Pilbara
Apr 9, 2019, 7:16 PM
The Minister for Regional Development has announced eight Pilbara projects will receive Regional Economic Development grants,…
Oysters not rocked by Cyclone Veronica
Mar 29, 2019, 7:16 PM
The Pilbara Rock Oyster Research and Development project survived its first test of extreme weather by seeing off Tropical…
Pilbara tourism operators share their enthusiasm
Mar 7, 2019, 6:31 PM
Tourism operators from the Pilbara have had an opportunity to have their voices heard on what will attract more visitors to WA,…
German Ambassador on hydrogen factfinding trip to the Pilbara
Feb 19, 2019, 9:44 PM
The Pilbara Development Commission was delighted to co-host a visit by the German Ambassador to Australia, to the Burrup and…
First steps towards direct maritime freight to the Pilbara
Feb 19, 2019, 8:00 AM
Two complementary reports released today by the State Government and City of Karratha have found that significant economic…
Onslow businesses benefit from needs analysis
Feb 15, 2019, 10:00 PM
Onslow business owners who have taken up an offer of free, individually-tailored needs-analysis sessions say it was a worthwhile…
Restoration of historic Roebourne landmark complete
Jan 15, 2019, 7:11 PM
Project partners, local businesses and contractors gathered in Roebourne today to celebrate the completion of the Victoria Hotel…
Junction sets new direction for Hedland makers
Nov 19, 2018, 4:23 PM
A new collaborative has formed in Port Hedland bringing together some of the town’s most talented makers and creatives who have…
Commission urges Pilbara businesses to take advantage of grants
Oct 4, 2018, 9:00 PM
New funding available for projects that will stimulate economic activity and create jobs in the Pilbara
RED grants to stimulate jobs
Sep 14, 2018, 8:46 PM
Applications are now open for the first round of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants.