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The Town of Port Hedland has secured a prestigious state accolade, taking out the Inclusion Award for Most Accessible Communities WA at the 2026 WALGA Local Government Awards.

The Town of Port Hedland has secured funding under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program to deliver important road safety upgrades in South Hedland.

Please click here to view the official statement from the Government of Western Australia (Department of Health) who have reported that an adult who contracted Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) has sadly died.

The Town of Port Hedland is pleased to announce the appointment of Ingrid Bishop as Director Corporate Services, commencing on 10 August 2026.

The Town of Port Hedland is taking a proactive approach to safeguarding the region’s economic future, with the development of a new Economic Resilience and Recovery Plan.

This initiative was made possible through the dedication and passion of the Town’s sustainability team, who worked behind the scenes to facilitate the visit and integrate meaningful environmental education opportunities for local students.

Jemma Scott has been sworn-in as an Elected Member on the Town of Port Hedland Council. 

The Town of Port Hedland has taken a major step in tackling the critical housing shortage by endorsing a $40 million Key Worker Housing Project in South Hedland.

The redevelopment includes new design and technology facilities, with a full scope of upgrades to be developed.

The Town of Port Hedland welcomes today’s announcement that BHP will contribute $20 million through the Resources Community Investment Initiative for a new Hedland aquatics facility.

A new, contemporary aquatic facility in South Hedland is one step closer with Town of Port Hedland Council endorsing concept designs. 

The Town of Port Hedland would like to advise a seat on the Council has now been vacated.

The expansion will substantially increase childcare capacity from 43 to 134 places, helping address an ongoing shortage in Hedland

Families filled the Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema on Saturday for a magical afternoon as Stellarphant came to town.

More than 2,000 people came together last Friday to celebrate everything that makes Hedland special at the annual Celebrate Hedland event, held for the first time at the JD Hardie Youth & Community Hub.

The PLA Awards of Excellence celebrate outstanding achievements in parks, leisure and recreation across Australia, recognising innovative projects, dedicated professionals and initiatives that deliver meaningful community impact.

Please refer here for changes to Town operations on Monday 1 June for the WA Day public holiday.

The Town of Port Hedland is pleased to announce Steven Gatt has been appointed Director Regulatory Services.

The program is designed to reduce the risk of drowning, particularly among young children.

Mayor Jacinta Behrend recently spoke on ABC Pilbara’s Mornings program about Celebrate Hedland, highlighting what’s in store this year and why the event is such a great chance for our community to connect, celebrate and showcase what makes Hedland unique.

Celebrate Hedland returns this week, bringing the community together at its new location, the JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub, for an afternoon and evening of connection, entertainment and local pride.

The Town of Port Hedland marked the start of National Families Week with a vibrant and well attended World’s Biggest Play Day at Shay Gap Park on Friday 15 May.

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.

Some verge maintenance services may be temporarily disrupted while interim arrangements are put in place. During this period, the Town will prioritise public safety, visibility, fire risk mitigation and high‑use areas.

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.