News Articles for Matthew Niikkula

Leaders along Western Australia's World Heritage coast are concerned an influx of anglers targeting snapper could put more pressure on fish stocks in the region.

Business News' inaugural list of those who live or spend much of their year in the north-west and influential policy and investment decisions in the region.

Australian and US armed forces are spending big and spruiking grand plans for defence infrastructure and presence.

There may be no shortage of ideas to fix the north-west's housing crisis, but turning plans into action has proved challenging.

The north-west is short of beds for leisure and corporate travelers, yet proponents find it near-impossible to build a development business case.

The Shire of Exmouth and a local Pemberton tour guide have been recognised for their contribution to tourism at the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards 2024.

Exmouth shire president Matthew Niikkula will square off against Perth solicitor Amanda Kailis for Liberal pre-selection in the Pilbara.

The Minderoo Foundation will begin development of a new research centre near the Ningaloo Reef following the signing of a lease agreement with the Shire of Exmouth.