Media releases
Pilbara rents stabilising as market normalises
Sep 5, 2017, 5:30 PM
Property prices are showing signs of stabilising in the Pilbara, with the median house price in the City of Karratha lifting…
Study reveals solar could be the Pilbara’s next big energy export
Aug 29, 2017, 2:21 PM
The Pilbara Development Commission today welcomes the release of a Pre-Feasibility Study into exporting solar energy from the…
Pilbara rock oyster research trial gets underway
Aug 28, 2017, 8:45 PM
Establishing a commercial rock oyster industry, which would bring new jobs and stimulate economic activity to the Pilbara, is a…
Small business the focus for Port Hedland after hours
Aug 11, 2017, 11:34 PM
Economic development and growth was on the agenda at Business After Hours in Port Hedland on Wednesday 9 August. Hosted at YIC…
Opportunities abound in new Pilbara
Jul 18, 2017, 7:16 PM
The Pilbara Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry will host an esteemed cast of leaders from business, government and…
Research assesses beef infrastructure in the Pilbara
Jul 17, 2017, 10:22 PM
Two studies are currently underway in the Pilbara to investigate the export infrastructure required to expand the region’s beef…
Commission works to keep more contracts and jobs in the region
Jul 7, 2017, 8:53 PM
A new level of focus will be placed on keeping jobs and tenders in the Pilbara with the appointment of a Local Content Officer…
A new era for regional development
Jul 7, 2017, 4:23 PM
This week marks a new era for regional development in Western Australia with the establishment of the Department of Primary…
New featurette part of Red Dog DVD release
Jul 5, 2017, 8:51 PM
Red Dog’s role as the Pilbara’s tourism icon continues with a special featurette produced for the film’s DVD release promoting…
Commission presents bold energy idea at Major Projects Conference
Jul 4, 2017, 6:03 PM
Pilbara Development Commission Director Economic Development, Land and Infrastructure Chris Le Serve, fronted a 300-strong crowd…