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Celebrating the culture of First Nations people in NAIDOC Week
Posted 02 July 2024 Celebrating the culture of First Nations people in NAIDOC Week

A week of events for the whole community will culminate with a sunset concert featuring renowned singer-songwriter Emma Donovan as Hedland celebrates NAIDOC Week from 7-14 July.

Revived line-up for Odyssea concert
Posted 28 June 2024 Revived line-up for Odyssea concert

A revived line-up will be the feature of a jam-packed fortnight of events for Odyssea 2024 in August.

Roosters in residential areas
Posted 20 June 2024 Roosters in residential areas

A reminder: Under the Health Local Law 2016, it is illegal to keep roosters in residential areas

You can't smell smoke in your sleep. Only working smoke alarms save lives.
Posted 17 June 2024 You can't smell smoke in your sleep. Only working smoke alarms save lives.

Smoke alarms are the first line of defence in the event of a fire in your home. They provide a reliable and cost-effective early warning, giving people crucial time to react and evacuate safely. Maintaining your smoke alarms ensures they are in working order when needed most.

Care for Hedland Inaugural Sustainability Show Day
Posted 14 June 2024 Care for Hedland Inaugural Sustainability Show Day

Join the team from Care for Hedland for a free and fun day about all things sustainability! Featuring stalls, giveaways, workshops, displays and guest speakers!

Home Energy Audit Kits to boost sustainability
Posted 10 June 2024 Home Energy Audit Kits to boost sustainability

The kit aims to empower users with the tools and knowledge to make their homes more energy-efficient, reduce carbon footprints, and save on utility bills.

Council tidbits
Posted 30 May 2024 Council tidbits

Items of interest from the May Ordinary Council Meeting

WA Day Public Holiday Operations
Posted 30 May 2024 WA Day Public Holiday Operations

Please be advised of the following changes to the operating times of Town of Port Hedland facilities and services on Monday 3 June 2024 for WA Day

$4m investment for Spoilbank playground
Posted 29 May 2024 $4m investment for Spoilbank playground

A new playground at the Spoilbank Marina is set to become a hub for children and families.

Dog attack prosecution shows Town's commitment to safety
Posted 23 May 2024 Dog attack prosecution shows Town's commitment to safety

The Town of Port Hedland’s commitment to public safety was demonstrated through court action finalised this week following a serious dog attack incident in September 2023.

Town wins National award for South Hedland Place Plan and Aboriginal
Posted 23 May 2024 Town wins National award for South Hedland Place Plan and Aboriginal Youth Mural Project

The Town of Port Hedland has won the National Community Wellbeing and Diversity Award from the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) for the South Hedland Place Plan and Youth Mural Project.

Pilbara residents urged to protect themselves against mosquito-borne virus
Posted 21 May 2024 Pilbara residents urged to protect themselves against mosquito-borne virus

WA Health is urging residents in northern regions of Western Australia to protect themselves against mosquito bites after two further cases of Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE), were identified in the Gascoyne and Pilbara regions.

Scribbler's Family Fun Day returns for 2024
Posted 17 May 2024 Scribbler's Family Fun Day returns for 2024

Join in on the fun and excitement as the Scribblers Festival visits Hedland in June!

Containers for Change exchange point locations
Posted 16 May 2024 Containers for Change exchange point locations

A pilot program with Containers for Change has delivered 10 new exchange points in South and Port Hedland.

Boat ramp to close
Posted 16 May 2024 Boat ramp to close

A Port Hedland boat ramp will be permanently closed to the public from late May.

Youth buskers wanted!
Posted 07 May 2024 Youth buskers wanted!

Calling all creative minds in the Hedland community! Youth buskers wanted!

Hedland unites against family and domestic violence
Posted 01 May 2024 Hedland unites against family and domestic violence

The Hedland community is invited to join forces at the 2024 Hedland Says No to Family Violence event to foster community support, promote safety and drive change.

Town calls for correct disposal of batteries after Landfill fire
Posted 30 April 2024 Town calls for correct disposal of batteries after Landfill fire

The Town of Port Hedland is urging residents to properly dispose of batteries following a significant fire at the South Hedland landfill on Friday.

King's Birthday Public Holiday 2024
Posted 26 April 2024 King's Birthday Public Holiday 2024

Date announced for King's Birthday Public Holiday 2024

Celebrating our pawesome friends
Posted 22 April 2024 Celebrating our pawesome friends

The Hedland community came together on Saturday morning to celebrate the official opening of the new dog recreation area at Marquee Park.

Anzac Day Operations
Posted 22 April 2024 Anzac Day Operations

Please refer to the table for changes to Town operations over Anzac Day:

Collaboration brings business to the West End
Posted 17 April 2024 Collaboration brings business to the West End

A Town of Port Hedland and BHP initiative has heralded the launch of a new hospitality offering in the West End of Port Hedland.

Notification of Special Council Meeting- 22 April 2024
Posted 17 April 2024 Notification of Special Council Meeting- 22 April 2024

Two Town initiatives to boost recycling in Hedland
Posted 15 April 2024 Two Town initiatives to boost recycling in Hedland

Two new Town of Port Hedland initiatives are encouraging residents to reduce waste through recycling.

Town welcomes family and domestic violence support
Posted 09 April 2024 Town welcomes family and domestic violence support

The Town of Port Hedland welcomes the WA State Government’s investment into family and domestic violence services in Hedland.

Hedland celebrates Youth Week 2024 with ‘Head, Body, Heart’
Posted 04 April 2024 Hedland celebrates Youth Week 2024 with ‘Head, Body, Heart’

Hedland is gearing up for a jam-packed week of Youth Week events, activities and programs to celebrate the contributions of young people in the community.

Town supports childcare development with $3m contribution
Posted 03 April 2024 Town supports childcare development with $3m contribution

More than 90 additional childcare places could become available in Port Hedland following a Town of Port Hedland Council decision to contribute $3 million.

Have your say on public open spaces
Posted 03 April 2024 Have your say on public open spaces

Community invited to have say on public open spaces in Hedland

Vertebrate Pest Management Program begins in mid-April
Posted 03 April 2024 Vertebrate Pest Management Program begins in mid-April

This is a coordinated program targeted at managing environmental impacts caused by the Red Fox and feral cats. Please note the following areas will be targeted:

Expressions of Interest - Scribblers on the Road 2024
Posted 02 April 2024 Expressions of Interest - Scribblers on the Road 2024

Scribblers Festival is back this year in Hedland for a Family Fun Day! Are you a stallholder or young busker? Or simply just want to get involved? Then we would love to hear from you!

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