We're getting into that time of year again - events season! As the weather starts to cool, the Town's array of events are kicking off.

The first of the popular Sunset Food Markets at the West End's Marapikurrinya Park will be held on Friday, 24 May from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

It will be a very special edition of the Sunset Food Markets as well, with a volunteer appreciation evening being held in conjunction with Volunteer Week.

Volunteers will be offered a free meal and drink if they register - it's our way of saying thank you for all you do for our community. More information and registrations can be found here

The always popular Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is returning to Matt Dann Theatre and Cinema on 1-2 June.

Tickets are selling fast, so make sure you get yours here

First trees planted at marina

The Spoilbank Marina project hit an exciting milestone recently, with the planting of the first trees.

Pilbara Ports will be planting around 700 trees at the marina, featuring 12 different varieties.

The landscaping will also include 90,000 other plants. This includes tubestock to revegetate parts of the Spoilbank, as well as thousands of small to medium-sized shrubs and garden beds throughout the landscaped areas.

The $187 million Spoilbank Marina is being delivered by Pilbara Ports, and is funded by the State Government, Town of Port Hedland and BHP

A burning topic: Campfires are not permitted in backyards

With the cooler weather finally here, the Town Rangers have recently noticed more backyard campfires. 

Please know this is not allowed. All kinds of fires are banned in the Town of Port Hedland LGA all year round due to the Pilbara’s hot and arid climate. This includes fire pits, incinerators, backyard burning or burn-offs.

This regulation is in place to ensure everyone's safety while minimising smoke nuisance to nearby residents.

Cooking fires however are permitted, and include BBQs, woodfired ovens, pellet smokers, and coal-fired cookers. 

By limiting fires to those designated for cooking purposes only, people can still enjoy an outdoor cooking experience.

Projects Propelling Hedland

Yikara Park playground is being upgraded, with new playground equipment being installed.

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

Six trees that are causing major issues due to roots causing uplift of the ground, will have to be removed to make the playground safe and enjoyable into the future.

The trees will be replaced by more suitable species, and shade structures at the playground will remain.

The playground will be closed for seven weeks for the duration of the works, that are expected to start on 15 July.

Reconciliation Week 2024

Walk for Reconciliation - All Welcome!

Bringing Reconciliation Week to a close, Reconciliation WA precents the Walk for Reconciliation. 

Join your local Hedland community in walking together on Kariyarra Country and show your support to the reconciliation movement this National Reconciliation Week.

Friday 31 May 

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Cemetery Beach Park to Civic Centre Gardens

Presented by Reconciliation WA in collaboration with the Town of Port Hedland. 

Youth busking opportunity

Local Talent Call Out! 

On Saturday 8 June 2024, Scribblers on the Road will bring several national and international creatives to Hedland to host a free Family Fun Day at the JD Hardie Youth and Community Centre.

And they are on the lookout for young local talent aged 13-25 to be part of the busking action!

All types of busking encouraged - including but not limited to music, dancing and storytelling. Performers will be paid a $100 performing fee per act + Busking Tips.

All applications must be received by 5:00pm Tuesday 21 May 2024