“It’s good for the soul, really good for the soul, to get out and mix with others.”
Karen Watkiss found joining a coffee morning group in Biddulph helped her settle in when she moved to the area. She is now an ambassador for Reaching CIC, who…

“It’s good for the soul, really good for the soul, to get out and mix with others.”
Karen Watkiss found joining a coffee morning group in Biddulph helped her settle in when she moved to the area. She is now an ambassador for Reaching CIC, who…

15 December 2025
Eight Pilbara initiatives have shared in $152,000 of funding in the 2025 round of our Fortescue Innovation Grants Program.
These community-driven projects will introduce a new wave of creative ideas and sustainable initiatives, helping tackle environmental challenges, strengthen local connections and create lasting benefits across the Pilbara.
The Innovation Grants program provides up to A$25,000 for eligible projects focused on sustainability, green innovation and community-led environmental change. Initiatives must be based within the council boundaries of the Town of Port Hedland, City of Karratha, Shire of Ashburton or Shire of East Pilbara.
From eco-events and youth climate programs to waste reduction trials and community gardens, these grants empower local organisations to make a real difference.
Rosli Wheelock, Director Approvals, Communities and Services, said “Community-led innovation is at the heart of these grants and we are proud to support ideas that not only drive sustainability but strengthen the social fabric of our Pilbara communities.”
To celebrate the power of community partnerships, our Communities team recently hosted events in Port Hedland and Karratha, showcasing the success of our community grants programs across the Pilbara. These gatherings brought together local organisations, partners and community members to hear firsthand from recent grant recipients.
Their stories highlighted the incredible difference these projects are making in people’s lives.

Sacked production co-ordinator Sarah Blackburn said the public and political support has helped her deal with the situation.
“It’s massively heartening to hear actually and in a way, I’d say validating,” she said.
“We’ve had a lot of support coming from places that I genuinely didn’t expect.
“We’ve had people who were in unions who previously fought fights in different industries basically just expressing solidarity and support. It’s a flex of power and it’s been painful to be on this side of it, but I think the support has been great.”
In a statement, Rockstar North told BBC Scotland News: “Rockstar Games took action against a small group of individuals, across the UK and internationally, who distributed and discussed confidential information (including specific game features from upcoming and unannounced titles) in a public forum, in breach of company policy and their legal obligations.
“Claims that these dismissals were linked to union membership or activities are entirely false and misleading.”

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