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Water fountains to reduce impact of heat on vulnerable groups
Posted 28 April 2025 Water fountains to reduce impact of heat on vulnerable groups

The Town of Port Hedland has installed two water fountains with cold, drinkable water as part of a pilot project aimed at reducing the impact of heat on vulnerable groups, including young people.

Celebrate Hedland to connect and show community spirit
Posted 24 April 2025 Celebrate Hedland to connect and show community spirit

South Hedland will come alive on Friday 2 May as we celebrate everything Hedland has to offer.

Gratwick Closes For Season
Posted 24 April 2025 Gratwick Closes For Season

Gratwick Aquatic Centre will be closing for the season on Sunday, April 27...

Mozzie measures ramp up
Posted 22 April 2025 Mozzie measures ramp up

Residents in Hedland are being asked to stay vigilant and take precautions against mosquito bites following the significant increase in mosquito numbers. This comes after the detection of Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) and Ross River virus in Hedland mosquito populations.

ANZAC Day operations
Posted 22 April 2025 ANZAC Day operations

Please refer here for changes to Town operations on Friday 25 April, for ANZAC Day

Easter long weekend operations
Posted 15 April 2025 Easter long weekend operations

Please refer here for changes to Town operations over the Easter long weekend.

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.

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