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Please be advised that tree pruning will be undertaken across the local government area from early to mid December 2021.

The Town of Port Hedland’s draft South Hedland Place Plan (the draft Plan) has been released for public comment.

The community is invited to attend the Hedland Says No to Family Violence March on Thursday 25 November, from 6:30am in South Hedland Town Square.

It's creative Christmas craft time! Jazz up your tree with hand made ornaments.

Road users are reminded that unsecure vehicle loads can pose major safety risks to other drivers and cyclists. At highway speeds, even small debris can be deadly.

On Tuesday 16 November 2021, Channel 7 aired a story which referenced a comment I made in an hour-long interaction with an individual who I have known for many years. She came into my place of business to raise matters well outside that of my control and my mandate as Mayor.

The Town is aware of a news report which aired on GWN7 on Tuesday 16 November, regarding alleged comments made by Mayor Peter Carter in conversation with a community member.

Please be advised that the section of Harwell Way in Wedgefield (from the intersection with Munda to the intersection with Oxide) is currently closed due to a traffic hazard.

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Registrations are now for the Town’s Festive Lights Competition, made possible by Gold Sponsor Horizon Power and Media Supporter North West Telegraph.

Local residents are reminded that the After Hours Drop Off Area out the front of South Hedland Landfill is for domestic after-hours use only.

The City of Karratha and Town of Port Hedland have lodged an application to the Federal Government in partnership with Regional Development Australia Pilbara for a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Approved Ordinary Council Meeting schedule for 2022 calendar year

The Town and contractor Yurra have completed stage one works at South Hedland Cemetery, representing a $900,000 investment in the site.

Community members are invited to have their say in the Town’s 2021 Live it, tell it, do it! Community Perception Survey, open until 5pm Sunday 5 December 2021.

Hedland’s sporting legends were recognised at last night’s 2021 Town and BHP Community Sports Awards, celebrating local talent, ambition and sportsmanship.

Please be advised the Town will be closing a portion of Athol Street in Port Hedland on Wednesday 10 November from 8am to 2pm.

The Town will be replacing the mulch around Elements Park in South Hedland, with works projected to begin on Monday 8 November with an approximate completion time of eight days.

Registrations open 9am Wednesday 10 November for the Town’s Festive Lights Competition, made possible by Gold Sponsor Horizon Power and Media Supporter North West Telegraph.

Community members are reminded that all dogs must be kept on a leash at all times in public, unless a sign specifically states off leash area.

The Town’s 2021/22 road reseal program throughout Port Hedland, South Hedland and Wedgefield will start on Wednesday 3 November. Phase one has a projected completion date of Tuesday 9 November, with phase two running from Thursday 25 November until a projected completion date of Friday 3 December.

The COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine will be available to anyone aged 12 and over who wants to roll up to protect their community.

There's going to be a drop-in COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on this weekend at South Hedland Shopping Centre (next to Muffin Break), between 10am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, votes were counted in the Hedland Ordinary Local Government Election, electing one Mayor and four Councillors to serve their respective terms until 18 October 2025.

In an ongoing partnership between the Town of Port Hedland, Care for Hedland and Horizon Power, streetlights along sections of Sutherland Street have been switched off to help reduce the negative impacts that streetlights can have on Port Hedland’s flatback turtle hatchlings.

Applications for the Town’s community collaboration grant are now open, giving not-for-profit organisations the chance to apply for up to $10,000.

The longevity of the Port Hedland Pioneer Cemetery site is secured, with stage 1 works on the site starting Monday 18 October. The beautification will encourage visitors and locals to stroll through the site, reflecting on its history and cultural significance.

The Town has completed this year’s annual pre-cyclone season green waste clean-up, making cyclone season safer for the local community.

The Town of Port Hedland has been informed that local building company, MJW Building, has been placed in Voluntary Administration.

You may notice a vehicle spraying trees around town over the coming months.