Events season is in full swing in Hedland and from 26-27 July, our most popular and much-loved carnival Spinifex Spree will return to Town Oval.

The festival features all the usual carnival favourites like Sideshow Alley and the amusement rides as well as the fireworks spectacular from 8:00pm on the Saturday night. 

Spinifex Spree kicks off on Town Oval at 5:00pm on Friday 26 July and you can get more details about all the free and ticketed Loco Lounge events here

Landside construction progressing

Pilbara Ports continues to make strong progress on the final stage of the marina development.

Key highlights from the last month include:

• Installation of the first public artwork – the ‘Gathering Marker’ designed by Kariyarra and Yindjibarndi artist Sharon Warrie.
• Installation of the boardwalk connecting Sutherland Street and the western area of the marina.
• More than 175 mature trees have now been planted.

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

Playground improvement works

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

Works will begin on 29 July and are estimated to finish in late September. The playground will be closed during this time. 

Trees with surface spreading roots are causing the playground's softfall to uplift, creating uneven ground and will unfortunately need to be removed. This will make the playground safe and enjoyable for years to come.

The large shade structures will stay in place and trees will be replanted in the area after works have been completed.

Hedland's favourite carnival returns!

Spinifex Spree returns on 26 and 27 July with all your favourite attractions and exciting new additions!

Experience thrilling amusement rides, live entertainment, Old MacDonald’s Travelling Farm, and laser tag! Wander through the Marketplace, indulge in Eat Street delights, and cap off Saturday evening with a spectacular fireworks show!

And that’s not all, back for 2024 is the Loco Lounge! Check out what’s on offer and don’t miss Hedland’s largest community event, the – Spinifex Spree!

Find out more about the Loco Lounge shows including Monkey Business, The Naughties, Return of the Olive and Joel Salom HERE 

Workshops including aerial silks, circus fun and aerial trapeze can be BOOKED HERE  

Ranger Review 

CAT TRAPPING

Do you have stray cats wandering around your home, street, or area? The Town has free traps for you to hire. 

We deliver, set them up, and teach you how to reset them. We also provide the first bait lure, and when you are done with a caught cat or not - we collect it - all for free. 

However, the Town strongly discourages people from purchasing and setting up their own traps. We take no responsibility for any damage to your own traps, and we are often unable to transfer cats from them as the trap style prevents safe handling. The Town does not do collections from homes for private trapping. 

If you do organise your own trapping, you will also need to arrange your own transport of the trapped animal to the vet, or be prepared to transfer the cat to a cat carrier box yourself before the rangers impound it. 

To humanely assist with cat trapping, please consider the Town's free service. 

Free bike locks

The Town is giving away FREE OnGuard bike locks! Simply:

1️⃣ Register your bicycle or micro-mobility vehicle to the Bikelinc Network

2️⃣ Bring your registration number to the JD Hardie Youth and Community Centre

3️⃣ Collect your free bike lock!

Hedland business grants 

Looking to access funding to support new and existing business initiatives for your business or not-for-profit organisation?

The Town's Economic Development and Diversification Fund aims to encourage sustainable economic growth, local job creation and improved liveability across Hedland.

• Business Development Stream: Up to $15,000 to explore new revenue generating opportunities through the development of feasibility studies and business cases.

• Economic Diversification Stream: Up to $50,000 to attract new businesses and encourage existing businesses to expand their operations.

Ready to apply? Contact ecodev@porthedland.wa.gov.au or visit hed.la/grant-EDDF for more information and to see the eligibility criteria.