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Hedland's favourite carnival brings back popular Loco Lounge
Posted 25 July 2024 Hedland's favourite carnival brings back popular Loco Lounge

The annual Spinifex Spree Carnival is back over 26-27 July featuring an array of family activities and entertainment.

Tyres, batteries, TVs diverted from landfill
Posted 25 July 2024 Tyres, batteries, TVs diverted from landfill

A record amount of recyclable goods has been diverted from the South Hedland Landfill in the 2023-24 financial year.

Want to hit the stage? And get paid for it?!
Posted 24 July 2024 Want to hit the stage? And get paid for it?!

Young artists are invited to submit their original music for a chance to perform at the 2024 Beats in the Bay Festival on the stunning foreshore in Shark Bay!

Town of Port Hedland & Care for Hedland | Sustainability News, July 2024
Posted 24 July 2024 Town of Port Hedland & Care for Hedland | Sustainability News, July 2024

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Yikara Park Playground Upgrades
Posted 19 July 2024 Yikara Park Playground Upgrades

The Town is committed to providing quality amenities for the community to enjoy, and these playground improvements will provide great new equipment.

WA's new warning system for bushfire, cyclone, storm and flood
Posted 16 July 2024 WA's new warning system for bushfire, cyclone, storm and flood

As of Monday 15 July 2024, Western Australia has adopted the Australian Warning System (AWS) for bushfires, cyclone, flood and storms.

The Ship to Shore Community Fun Run cruises back to Hedland
Posted 08 July 2024 The Ship to Shore Community Fun Run cruises back to Hedland

The Ship to Shore Community Fun Run returns in August to Port Hedland for a third year.

Town of Port Hedland & Care for Hedland | Sustainability News, June 2024
Posted 04 July 2024 Town of Port Hedland & Care for Hedland | Sustainability News, June 2024

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Town of Port Hedland & Care for Hedland | Sustainability News, May 2024
Posted 04 July 2024 Town of Port Hedland & Care for Hedland | Sustainability News, May 2024

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Town of Port Hedland & Care for Hedland | Sustainability News, April 2024
Posted 04 July 2024 Town of Port Hedland & Care for Hedland | Sustainability News, April 2024

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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.

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