The Pilbara is a powerhouse of the Australian economy, so why have its major towns not thrived as well?
The vast Pilbara region in WA's north has an annual economic output of more than $100 billion but in the coastal town of Port Hedland locals complain it's a struggle to find a decent venue for dinner."You can't get a cup of coffee after 2pm," says the president of Port Hedland's Ratepayers Association, Arnold Carter.
"There are just no facilities.
"When it comes to getting an evening meal it's slim pickings."
Mr Carter said the lack of amenities was "absurd" given how much Port Hedland contributed to WA and the national economy.
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