Highlights
Rising Dust: Photographs from the Robe River Rodeo
In 2012 a group of local photographers took part in FORM and BHP Billiton's P.H.otography Workshop program. Under the guidance of mentor photographers John Elliott, Bewley Shaylor and videographer Michael Fletcher, the group travelled to Pannawonica to capture the iconic 18th Robe River Rodeo.
The collection of photographs is a celebration of the cowboys and cowgirls, bucking broncs and giant buckles, near misses and heart-stopping crashes, red dust and raw emotions that draw thousands of people to this event each year.
Book Signing; an evening with Professor Andrew Short
Which Australian beach is made entirely of shells, millions of them, several metres deep?
Which beach has the biggest waves?
Where is the world’s largest sand island?
Where do loggerhead turtles come to lay their eggs?
Why does Australia have the best beaches on the planet?
Between them, authors Andy Short and Brad Farmer have visited every one of Australia’s 11 761 mainland beaches, making them uniquely qualified to tell us which are the ones we have to see before we die. The superbly illustrated and thoroughly researched 101 Best Australian Beaches will make you want to start the journey right now.
Professor Andrew Short OAM is widely regarded as the world’s foremost authority on beaches. Brad Farmer, who has spent a lifetime exploring the best beaches – and doing everything he can to protect them.
Join the Port Hedland Visitor Centre for an evening with Professor Andrew Short this Monday, May 27 from 6 PM. Hear why Australia has the world’s best beaches and which make Andy’s top 10, enjoy a glass of wine and check out all the books the Centre has available or just chat with like minded book enthusiasts. Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (08) 9173 1711.
For more information about the 101 Best Australian Beaches, visit www.101bestbeaches.com
The West End Markets
The West End came alive once again on April 20 for the first West End Markets of 2013. Local chefs, craftsmen and providores flocked to Glass Lane and the Courthouse Gallery Gardens for the popular makers market. Alien street performers ambled past stunning stalls of local art, craft and produce, cheeky roving stilt walkers charmed children carrying free balloon masterpieces by Balloon Artist Narelle Fouche as great live music was performed by a stellar line up of Pilbara musicians.
The West End Markets will be held on Saturday June 29, so make sure you put it in your diary! If you are interested in becoming a stallholder please contact the Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery on 08 9173 1064.
Pilbara National Parks
On your way to and from Port Hedland, why not journey via one of the regions stunning natural treasures. The Pilbara is home to some of the most unique and beautiful National Parks in Australia and visiting one or all of these is the best way to ensure you have a true Pilbara experience.
Discover the Pilbara
Discover the Pilbara is an online social hub where you can discover the hidden gems of this beautiful and unique region and share your own experiences.
