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Sunset Food Markets return with a vibrant Pride celebration
Posted 05 June 2025 Sunset Food Markets return with a vibrant Pride celebration

The much-loved Sunset Food Markets are set to return to Mara Park this month, with a vibrant Pride-themed evening marking the start of the 2025 season.

Supercars roar into Hedland
Posted 04 June 2025 Supercars roar into Hedland

Hedlanders will get a rare opportunity to get up-close to a Supercars team when Matt Stone Racing roars into town next week.

Sharing stories and strengthening community: ‘Outdoor Storytime, Under
Posted 04 June 2025 Sharing stories and strengthening community: ‘Outdoor Storytime, Under the Yarning Tree’ returns

Led by the Town’s Libraries team, Outdoor Storytime, Under the Yarning Tree has quickly become a community favourite, designed to promote early literacy, strengthen cultural connection, and support families with young children.  

WA Day public holiday operations
Posted 30 May 2025 WA Day public holiday operations

Please refer here for changes to Town operations on Monday 2 June for the WA Day public holiday.

Town's funding boost for new Marine Rescue facility
Posted 29 May 2025 Town's funding boost for new Marine Rescue facility

The Town of Port Hedland has committed almost $800,000 to ensure Marine Rescue Port Hedland’s new emergency services facility is a step closer to being fully funded.

Cr Rebello tenders resignation
Posted 28 May 2025 Cr Rebello tenders resignation

Councillor Ambika Rebello has tendered her resignation as a councillor with the Town of Port Hedland.

New GP clinic opens in South Hedland, boosting local access to health
Posted 26 May 2025 New GP clinic opens in South Hedland, boosting local access to health services

The Town provided a $60,000 grant and subsidised GP housing to ensure the South Hedland clinic could open and provide much-needed medical care for residents.

Bridging Now to Next across Hedland
Posted 22 May 2025 Bridging Now to Next across Hedland

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn more about our shared histories, cultures and achievements.

Feedback sought on rates for 2025/26
Posted 21 May 2025 Feedback sought on rates for 2025/26

Public feedback is sought on the Town’s Statement of Objects and Reasons for the 2025/26 rating year.

Volunteers helping connect communities
Posted 21 May 2025 Volunteers helping connect communities

This week is National Volunteer Week, Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. This year’s theme celebrates the power of bringing people together – Connecting Communities.

Hedland community embraces sustainable living
Posted 20 May 2025 Hedland community embraces sustainable living

More than 500 people came together over the weekend for the second annual Hedland Sustainable Living Show Day, celebrating local efforts to build a greener, more sustainable future.

Seawall stairs one step closer
Posted 13 May 2025 Seawall stairs one step closer

The Town of Port Hedland has reached another significant milestone in restoring access to Cemetery Beach over the Sutherland Street seawall.

Urgent maintenance work on Town network cabling
Posted 02 May 2025 Urgent maintenance work on Town network cabling

The Town of Port Hedland needs to undertake urgent maintenance work on the Wedgefield communication tower this weekend, meaning internet and phone services will be disrupted at the Town's South Hedland facilities.  

Council meeting postponed
Posted 30 April 2025 Council meeting postponed

An important message for members of the public regarding tonight’s scheduled Ordinary Council Meeting.

Standing together to say ‘no’ to family and domestic violence
Posted 30 April 2025 Standing together to say ‘no’ to family and domestic violence

The Hedland community is being invited to come together in a powerful show of unity on Wednesday 7 May, for the annual Hedland Says ‘No’ to Family Violence event.

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.

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