Shay Gap Park came alive with laughter, colour, and connection as we celebrated The World’s Biggest Play Day on Thursday 15 May.

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The Town is urging residents to report wandering dogs promptly, following a recent surge in sightings across the area.

The Town is actively responding to the presence of two common tree pests, Bagworm Moth and Mastotermes Termites that have been identified across both Port and South Hedland.

On Friday 2 May, more than 2,000 people gathered in South Hedland for Celebrate Hedland 2025, a dynamic community event that brought the heart of the Pilbara to life. Formerly known as Welcome to Hedland, the event highlighted the region’s unique spirit through live performances, creative showcases, and local business engagement.

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Families across Hedland are invited to join in the fun as The World’s Biggest Play Day arrives in town — a vibrant community event dedicated to celebrating early childhood development and supporting local families.

The Town of Port Hedland hosted a deputation from the Shire of Broome last week with its Mayor, Chief Executive, Elected Members and other senior staff here to visit various Town facilities.

Please note: From the 5th April – 19th April 2025, Vertebrate Pest Management Program (VPMP) will be trapping areas across Hedland Signage will be in place at these areas. Please ensure your dog/s are on a lead and cats are not roaming freely.

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In response to the surge of mosquito numbers in Hedland, the Town has purchased sachets of Coopex, an effective residual pesticide, to support residents in managing mosquitoes around their homes.

Please see below statement from WA Health regarding its first confirmed case for Murray Valley encephalitis.

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The Waterwise offer is available until Saturday 31 May 2025.

Water Corporation are offering regional water customers a $400 rebate when you replace your single-flush toilet with a dual-flush WELS 4-star toilet.

The Hedland Youth Advisory Council used the opening of Port Hedland’s $187.5 million Spoilbank Marina as a significant platform to increase awareness of how individuals, families and communities can use bubbles to reduce the harmful impact of balloons to protect Australian marine life.

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The Bureau of Meteorology are coming to Port Hedland on October 28th to hold a paid community workshop.

Representatives from the Bureau of Meteorology and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA delivered the 2024/25 Cyclone and Seasonal Briefing this week at the Civic Centre.

The Town of Port Hedland’s has strengthened its commitment to local businesses by signing onto the Small Business Friendly Local Government Charter.

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The Town of Port Hedland recently conducted the annual green-waste cyclone clean-up in collaboration with Norcape Contracting

The Town of Port Hedland has delivered a record number of road and kerbside upgrades in the 2023/2024 financial year, delivering on its commitment to improve Hedland’s liveability.

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Book Week 2024 will be celebrated at Hedland Libraries on Thursday 29 August

The Town's annual green waste collection starts Monday 2 September

We're on the lookout for a passionate Duty Manager to join our team and help keep Gratwick Aquatic Centre open. This isn't just a job - it's a chance to be a part of something special in our community.

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!