General

The Town of Port Hedland Libraries are reminding local residents of the availability of books and digital resources that are produced in Languages Other Than English (LOTE).

Please be advised that rocks are being placed along the Spoilbank entry road and back towards Cemetery Beach Park.

Take a look at the fun youth programming on at the JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub these school holidays!

Council has noted the Town’s five-year street tree planting programme, set to see 1,200 trees planted adjacent to high-volume roads across the local government area from 2021 to 2026.

The Town will provide expanded youth programming across Hedland throughout December 2021 and January 2022 in collaboration with the Hedland Youth Stakeholder Action Group (HYSAG).

An ambitious Strategy to create jobs and facilitate growth has been released for public comment.

Cleanaway have recently encountered a lot of overloaded kerbside collection bins that the truck cannot lift.

The Town would like to congratulate the winners of this year's Festive Lights Competition, made possible by Gold Sponsor Horizon Power and Media Supporter the North West Telegraph

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.

#RollUpForWA

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.