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Double win for Town of Port Hedland at 2023 Planning Institute Australia
Posted 23 November 2023 Double win for Town of Port Hedland at 2023 Planning Institute Australia (WA) Awards

The Town of Port Hedland celebrated two wins at the 2023 Planning Institute Australia (PIA) WA Awards last week.

Cash prizes on offer in Town's Festive Lights competition
Posted 15 November 2023 Cash prizes on offer in Town's Festive Lights competition

The Town of Port Hedland has launched its 2023 Festive Lights competition, with $3,750 in cash prizes up for grabs*.

Hedland’s sporting legends celebrated at 2023 Town and BHP Community
Posted 13 November 2023 Hedland’s sporting legends celebrated at 2023 Town and BHP Community Sports Awards

Celebrating local talent, ambition and the contribution of individuals and groups over the past 12 months, this year more than 90 nominations were received for nearly 60 nominees across the nine categories.

Town staff acknowledged with awards for acts of bravery
Posted 09 November 2023 Town staff acknowledged with awards for acts of bravery

Six current or former Town of Port Hedland staff were honoured at the Royal Life Saving WA Port Hedland Bravery Awards on Wednesday...

Hedland announced as a finalist in the Tidy Towns Awards
Posted 02 November 2023 Hedland announced as a finalist in the Tidy Towns Awards

Port Hedland has been selected as a finalist in this year’s Tidy Towns Sustainable Community Awards, an initiative from the Keep Australia Beautiful Council.

Youth-led program wins national award
Posted 02 November 2023 Youth-led program wins national award

The South Hedland Placemaking program has won the Best Regional/Rural Industry Contribution Award at the Parks and Leisure Australia national awards.

Town welcomes investment to help develop more housing
Posted 25 October 2023 Town welcomes investment to help develop more housing

The Town of Port Hedland welcomes the Western Australian Government’s announcement $22 million will be made available from the Port Hedland Voluntary Buyback Scheme for future housing development.

Town and De Grey strike multi-million-dollar partnership
Posted 13 October 2023 Town and De Grey strike multi-million-dollar partnership

De Grey has committed to funding a multi-million-dollar investment into mutually agreed projects.

Town launches Disaster Dashboard
Posted 09 October 2023 Town launches Disaster Dashboard

The Town of Port Hedland is keeping the community safe and informed during emergencies with a new online portal.

Campaign to increase voter turnout
Posted 21 September 2023 Campaign to increase voter turnout

The Town of Port Hedland is aiming to increase voter turnout to 30 per cent in next month’s local election with a new advertising campaign.

Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day - empowering an inclusive reading
Posted 18 September 2023 Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day - empowering an inclusive reading culture

Culture, stories, and languages of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were celebrated at South Hedland Library for the annual Indigenous Literacy Day event.

Town finalist in Health and Safety Awards
Posted 06 September 2023 Town finalist in Health and Safety Awards

The Town of Port Hedland has been named a finalist in the 2023 WA Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards.

Nominations open for the 2023 Town of Port Hedland and BHP Community
Posted 05 September 2023 Nominations open for the 2023 Town of Port Hedland and BHP Community Sports Awards

Nominations are now open to recognise and celebrate the sporting talent, ambition and contribution of individuals and groups from across Hedland.

Stadium gym reopening
Posted 01 September 2023 Stadium gym reopening

The gym at Wanangkura Stadium will be reopening at 8am on Monday, 18 September...

New Arts and Culture Plan sets the stage for Hedland's creative future
Posted 01 September 2023 New Arts and Culture Plan sets the stage for Hedland's creative future

The Town of Port Hedland Council has adopted a refreshed plan for supporting arts and culture in Hedland, building on momentum gained in recent years.

Town to help bring Bali and Brisbane flights back
Posted 31 August 2023 Town to help bring Bali and Brisbane flights back

The Town of Port Hedland is partnering with the Port Hedland International Airport (PHIA) to help bring back flights from Hedland to Bali and Brisbane.

South Hedland Landfill to open Sundays
Posted 31 August 2023 South Hedland Landfill to open Sundays

Councillors have endorsed a change to South Hedland Landfill opening hours, including reopening on Sundays.

Town supports Marlu Health to bring new GP clinic to South Hedland
Posted 21 August 2023 Town supports Marlu Health to bring new GP clinic to South Hedland

South Hedland will once again have a GP clinic with Indigenous-owned provider Marlu Health opening a practice to fill the void left by the closure of Sonic Healthcare.

Pest management program
Posted 15 August 2023 Pest management program

Community members are advised the 2023 Greater Port Hedland Vertebrate Pest Management Program starts on 16 August, running for two weeks.

Town expands grants programs
Posted 03 August 2023 Town expands grants programs

The Town of Port Hedland has expanded its grants programs to support community groups, businesses and individuals.

Wanangkura Stadium – Gym Refurbishment Works
Posted 31 July 2023 Wanangkura Stadium – Gym Refurbishment Works

Gym expansion works will take 4 weeks, starting on Monday, 7 August...

Yacht Club negotiations continue
Posted 31 July 2023 Yacht Club negotiations continue

The Town of Port Hedland will seek to continue negotiating the terms around a hospitality operator taking on the lease of the former yacht club after closing out a formal tender process.

Ship to Shore 2023 Community Fun Run
Posted 28 July 2023 Ship to Shore 2023 Community Fun Run

Returning to Hedland this August...

Town of Port Hedland confirms residential rates to drop
Posted 28 July 2023 Town of Port Hedland confirms residential rates to drop

The Town of Port Hedland has delivered a budget which will see average residential rates drop, while continuing to invest in initiatives to lift the livability of Hedland.

Pool failure prompts Council to fast-track new project
Posted 24 July 2023 Pool failure prompts Council to fast-track new project

The Town of Port Hedland is laying the groundwork for a new aquatic centre, and seeking financial support, as existing facilities reach end-of-life.

Loco Lounge adds new dimension to Hedland's favourite carnival
Posted 07 July 2023 Loco Lounge adds new dimension to Hedland's favourite carnival

It’s Hedland’s favourite carnival and this year’s Spinifex Spree promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Statement regarding Mayor Peter Carter
Posted 29 June 2023 Statement regarding Mayor Peter Carter

Statement from the Town of Port Hedland.

Further Works Delay Reopening of South Hedland Aquatic Centre
Posted 29 June 2023 Further Works Delay Reopening of South Hedland Aquatic Centre

Gratwick Aquatic Centre will remain open while critical maintenance work is completed at South Hedland Aquatic Centre...

Feedback sought on path network
Posted 29 June 2023 Feedback sought on path network

The public is invited to have a say on the draft Active Transport Strategy.

Hedland NAIDOC Week events to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Posted 28 June 2023 Hedland NAIDOC Week events to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage

The Town of Port Hedland will be acknowledging the oldest, continuous living culture on Earth with celebrations to recognise National NAIDOC Week.

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