Published on Friday, 13 November 2026 at 2:00:00 PM
The Town of Port Hedland and Care for Hedland Environmental Association have been named as finalists in two categories of the 2026 Keep Australia Beautiful WA Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards.
The awards recognise regional and remote communities across Western Australia that demonstrate excellence in environmental sustainability, community engagement and environmental stewardship through strong partnerships between local government, volunteers and community stakeholders.
The categories are:
- Litter Action: For the Care for Hedland Litter Action and Community Clean-Up Program, delivered through a collaborative partnership between by Care for Hedland and the Town's Landfill and Sustainability teams.
- Environmental Education: For a range of community-focused sustainability initiatives designed to encourage environmental awareness and positive behaviour change across the community. These include the Food Waste Diversion Trial, Sustainable Living Show Day activities, school performances, educational visits, and ongoing waste and recycling education programs delivered in partnership by Care for Hedland and the Town's Sustainability team.
Town of Port Hedland Mayor Jacinta Behrend said being shortlisted reflected the strong partnerships driving environmental action across the Hedland.
"This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our volunteers, community groups and Town employees who are passionate about making Hedland a cleaner, greener and more sustainable place to live.
"What makes these programs so successful is the way our community comes together.
"Whether it's volunteering at a community clean-up event, helping divert food waste from landfill, or teaching the next generation about sustainable practices, every contribution helps create lasting positive change," Mayor Behrend said.
Winners will be announced in late November at Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday 27 November.
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