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New lighting to protect turtles on Hedland foreshore
Posted 10 April 2025 New lighting to protect turtles on Hedland foreshore

A new initiative to replace lighting on foreshore paths will help protect Hedland's vulnerable flatback turtle populations.

A taste of something new for the West End
Posted 09 April 2025 A taste of something new for the West End

Two new food vendors will be bringing fresh flavours and a vibrant energy at the Marapikurrinya Park container pop-ups in the West End.

Celebrating youth, community, and connection for Youth Week 2025
Posted 07 April 2025 Celebrating youth, community, and connection for Youth Week 2025

The Town of Port Hedland is proud to join the state-wide celebration of Youth Week 2025, recognising the positive contributions our young people bring to communities across WA, including Hedland.

Youth art project brings colour and creativity to South Hedland
Posted 03 April 2025 Youth art project brings colour and creativity to South Hedland

The Town of Port Hedland is continuing its commitment to revitalising the South Hedland Town Centre through the 2025 South Hedland Public Art Project.

‘Our place, Our story’ project to develop Hedland place brand
Posted 03 April 2025 ‘Our place, Our story’ project to develop Hedland place brand

An exciting 18 month-long initiative to develop an inaugural place brand for Port Hedland started this week. The ‘Our place, Our story’ project will mould the future of Hedland’s identity and support economic development.

From chaos to clean: Over 5,000 tonnes of green waste collected
Posted 26 March 2025 From chaos to clean: Over 5,000 tonnes of green waste collected

Following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia in February, the Town has successfully finished the green waste verge collection with incredible figures.

New shopping centre for South Hedland given the green light
Posted 25 March 2025 New shopping centre for South Hedland given the green light

A new shopping centre featuring a Good Grocer IGA supermarket is a step closer after approval was granted by the Regional Development Assessment Panel on Tuesday.

Town delivers a balanced approach to turtle conservation
Posted 06 March 2025 Town delivers a balanced approach to turtle conservation

The Town of Port Hedland has adjusted its proposed Flatback turtle protection measures to ensure continued community access to Spoilbank and turtle nesting beaches.

Tree replenishment efforts ramp up after Tropical Cyclone Zelia
Posted 24 February 2025 Tree replenishment efforts ramp up after Tropical Cyclone Zelia

In a strong show of commitment to environmental sustainability, BHP has kindly donated $100,000 to the Town of Port Hedland to support tree replenishment efforts following Tropical Cyclone Zelia.

Labour Day public holiday operations
Posted 24 February 2025 Labour Day public holiday operations

Please be advised, Town of Port Hedland facilities will be closed, or have a change of operations due to the Labour Day public holiday on Monday 3 March.

First Nations drone show to illuminate Hedland’s night sky
Posted 20 February 2025 First Nations drone show to illuminate Hedland’s night sky

The Town of Port Hedland will bring an awe-inspiring First Nations storytelling drone show to the Hedland skies in 2025 as part of its winter events season.

Town's drone technology boosts mosquito control
Posted 18 February 2025 Town's drone technology boosts mosquito control

The Town of Port Hedland has increased mosquito spraying from four to 15 hectares a day - the equivalent of 15 rugby fields - thanks to advanced agricultural drone technology

Cyclone clean-up green waste collections
Posted 15 February 2025 Cyclone clean-up green waste collections

The Town of Port Hedland will be offering free kerbside collections to allow people to dispose of green waste from Cyclone Zelia.

ToPH preparations - Tropical Cyclone Zelia update
Posted 12 February 2025 ToPH preparations - Tropical Cyclone Zelia update

The Town of Port Hedland has entered the 'WATCH AND ACT' warning. Here's what you need to know.

ToPH preparations - Tropical Cyclone Activity
Posted 11 February 2025 ToPH preparations - Tropical Cyclone Activity

The Town of Port Hedland is preparing for potential dangerous weather later this week. Here's what you need to know.

Town of Port Hedland addresses housing handbrake
Posted 11 February 2025 Town of Port Hedland addresses housing handbrake

The Town of Port Hedland is calling on local residents to help it make the changes needed to boost housing.

Town reinforces commitment to food safety with court action
Posted 10 February 2025 Town reinforces commitment to food safety with court action

The Town of Port Hedland has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring registered food premises are held to a compliant standard following a successful prosecution against Muffin Break in South Hedland.

MEDIA STATEMENT - 2023-24 Financial Statements
Posted 07 February 2025 MEDIA STATEMENT - 2023-24 Financial Statements

The Town of Port Hedland would like to assure residents and ratepayers that there is no “mismanagement” of its finances, as reported in a recent media article.

Resignation Announcement – Councillor Tim Turner
Posted 05 February 2025 Resignation Announcement – Councillor Tim Turner

Councillor Tim Turner has officially tendered his resignation as councillor for the Town of Port Hedland.

JD Adventure Park gets State Government boost
Posted 04 February 2025 JD Adventure Park gets State Government boost

The Town of Port Hedland has welcomed news that its application for State Government funding for the planned JD Adventure Park has been successful.

Town welcomes WA Labor’s commitment to a new pool for Hedland
Posted 04 February 2025 Town welcomes WA Labor’s commitment to a new pool for Hedland

The Town of Port Hedland has welcomed an election commitment of $22.5 million from WA Labor for a new pool for Hedland.

Resignation Announcement – Councillor Sven Arentz
Posted 28 January 2025 Resignation Announcement – Councillor Sven Arentz

Councillor Sven Arentz has officially tendered his resignation as councillor for the Town of Port Hedland.

Hedland honours citizens of the year at awards ceremony
Posted 26 January 2025 Hedland honours citizens of the year at awards ceremony

Port Hedland’s outstanding citizens have been recognised at the annual Community Citizen of the Year awards.

RV Overflow camping area an economic boon for Hedland
Posted 22 January 2025 RV Overflow camping area an economic boon for Hedland

Visitors to the Town of Port Hedland RV overflow camping area injected an estimated $3.37 million into the Hedland economy in 2024, survey data shows.

$22.5 million election pledge to fast-track new pool
Posted 21 January 2025 $22.5 million election pledge to fast-track new pool

The Town of Port Hedland has welcomed an election commitment of $22.5 million from the WA Liberals to help fund a new pool in Hedland.

Australia Day 2025 public holiday operations
Posted 21 January 2025 Australia Day 2025 public holiday operations

Australia Day is Sunday 26 January, which will follow with a public holiday for Western Australia on Monday 27 January 2025. Please be advised of the Town's operations on this day.

Hedland welcomes return of live music with 2025 Always Good Nights series
Posted 20 January 2025 Hedland welcomes return of live music with 2025 Always Good Nights series

This unique live music series will feature intimate performances in some of the most beautiful and unexpected spaces across Port and South Hedland.

Town mourns the loss of community leader and advocate
Posted 06 January 2025 Town mourns the loss of community leader and advocate

Port Hedland is mourning the loss of a community advocate following the passing of former councillor Julie Arif over the weekend.

Hedlanders take home safety and security seriously
Posted 12 December 2024 Hedlanders take home safety and security seriously

Almost 90 homes have been fitted with additional safety and security measures thanks to the Town of Port Hedland’s Home Safety and Security Rebate.

RV Overflow injects $3.46 million to Hedland economy
Posted 05 December 2024 RV Overflow injects $3.46 million to Hedland economy

Visitors to the Town of Port Hedland RV overflow camping area injected $3.46 million into the Hedland economy in 2024, survey data shows.

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