Another summer of live music has come to a close in Hedland, with the Always Good Nights summer series finishing on a high after four sold out shows and a packed finale at the Civic Centre Gardens.

The ‘Hedland Plan’ will be informed by feedback from the community, helping to shape a practical, strategic and forward-looking roadmap for the Town of Port Hedland’s future.  

This season, Hedland Splash recorded more than 13,500 pool entries, up from 12,000 the previous year...

Joining the lineup this year is Costa Georgiadis, the much loved host of ABC’s Gardening Australia. Known for his infectious energy and all consuming passion for plants and people, Costa takes great pleasure in bringing people together and connecting through nature.

Running from 3.00pm to 5.00pm at the South Hedland Town Square, the event will bring together residents, services, and local leaders in a shared commitment to safety, respect and change.

The Pilbara has been identified as a priority region under the program, reflecting the scale of current and future workforce demand linked to ongoing economic activity.

The Town of Port Hedland will collaborate with the Alliance and other mining communities facing similar challenges, share evidence and insights, and push for solutions that improve liveability, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Eighty years on, the anniversary march and community gathering served not only as a commemoration of history, but as a living expression of culture, resilience and collective strength, ensuring the story and significance of the Pilbara Strike continues to be shared with future generations.

A smoking ceremony was held in the Council Chambers at the Port Hedland Civic Centre to mark the commencement of the newly appointed Council and acknowledge the significance of beginning this next chapter in a culturally respectful way.

Please refer here for changes to Town operations for the ANZAC Day public holiday, Monday 27 April 2026.

Gratwick Aquatic Centre will be closing for the season on Sunday, April 19. As a seasonal pool, Gratwick Aquatic Centre is an unheated facility that provides additional capacity during peak season...

Rice 2 Meet You officially opens on Monday 13 April.

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

The much-loved Sunset Food Markets return to Port Hedland for another exciting season, with five markets planned for 2026.

Jacinta Behrend has been officially sworn-in as the Town of Port Hedland’s new Mayor.

The prestigious award recognises environmental health teams that go above and beyond their day-to-day responsibilities, delivering exceptional outcomes for their communities and whose work has made a meaningful difference over the past year. 

WA Health’s sentinel chicken and mosquito surveillance programs have detected flavivirus activity, including Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) virus, in the Pilbara and Kimberley for the first time this wet season.

A new Mayor and eight Councillors have been elected following the 2026 Local Government Election.

Support from BHP will ensure the Town of Port Hedland can continue to deliver high quality events and programs to increase liveability.

Harmony Week brought colour, culture and community together in Hedland, with more than 700 people celebrating the many cultures that make our town home.

Last Thursday night, the dance floor at the JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub came alive as the much‑loved Blue Light Disco made its long-awaited return to Hedland.

The Town of Port Hedland is set to celebrate Youth Week 2026 with free and inclusive events designed to recognise, empower, and celebrate the contribution of young people across the community.

This year’s program will again make use of advanced drone technology, allowing officers to safely and efficiently treat large or hard-to-reach areas.

The Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema has been buzzing lately, and it’s all about giving the Hedland community more chances to come together, have fun and make memories.

The next chapter for the former Port Hedland Yacht Club site is officially underway, with the lease now signed and keys formally handed over to Fremantle favourites, Running with Thieves.

A new partnership between the Town of Port Hedland, WA Police and the WA Government is helping to improve community safety in Hedland.

Voters enrolled in the Port Hedland Local Government election will start receiving voting packs this week and can cast their vote by posting or dropping their ballot papers at one of the two voting stations established this week.

The Town of Port Hedland is inviting the community to come together and celebrate cultural diversity this Harmony Week with a free, family‑friendly community event.

Entry will be free for spectators during competition times, so come on down and support your local team...

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 2 March.