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AUGUST, 2023 |
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"It's been another amazing events season in Hedland and Odyssea will take it to another level
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Peter Carter, Town of Port Hedland Mayor
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Hedland's favourite carnival - Spinifex Spree - was another
huge hit in July and the great events just keep coming with the Odyssea Hedland Music and Arts Journey kicking off on 18 August.
More than 10,000 people enjoyed the two-day Spinifex Spree carnival, with the new addition of the Loco Lounge ticketed events all selling out.
Odyssea will be held on the Civic Gardens in Port Hedland and feature music, comedy and kids entertainment over two weekends.
There really will be something for everyone, so make sure you secure your tickets here
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Yacht Club talks |
The Town of Port Hedland will continue negotiating the terms of a hospitality operator taking on the lease of the former yacht club.
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New South GP clinic |
The Town of Port Hedland has supported Marlu Health to open a new GP clinic in South Hedland, filling the void left by the closure of Sonic Healthcare.
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Rates drop confirmed |
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 liveability of Hedland.
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Pre-cyclone clean up |
The Town's annual pre-cyclone free kerbside green waste collection is about to start. Find out what can be collected at the link below. |
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Spoilbank Marina August Update |
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Construction of the marina is progressing well, with marina pen pontoons and gangways installed, 70 per cent of the breakwaters and revetments complete, and piling for the public jetty under way.
Pilbara Ports would like to remind the community to steer clear of the marina when in your boats and jet skis, as there are underwater hazards that present a danger – especially at high tide.
The $187.5 million Spoilbank Marina is being managed by Pilbara Ports, and is funded by the State Government, Town of Port Hedland and BHP
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Please pick up after your dogs!
The Town of Port Hedland Parks and Gardens team recently reported "encountering" 82 dog poos while carrying out maintenance work on Kevin
Scott Oval in South Hedland over a one-month period.
The Town's ovals and sporting reserves are widely used by the entire community - including sports teams and associations - for people of all ages.
This kind of contamination on our sporting fields is a health hazard, so dog owners are urged to use the designated off-leash areas and clean-up after your pet!
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Projects
Propelling Hedland
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As a part of the Town’s ongoing commitment to provide the
community with access to facilities and services that promote a healthy and active lifestyle, refurbishment works at Wanangkura Stadium have started.
The works will expand the available gym area to better meet the needs of Hedland’s growing population and help accommodate the installation of new equipment.
Gym expansion works will take four weeks and started on Monday, 7 August.
On completion, new equipment will be installed, and all staff will undergo extensive training on the new equipment, before the facility will be reopened to the community in September.
While works are ongoing, members will not be charged, with the facilities at Gratwick Fitness Centre and Gratwick Aquatic Centre available for free to members.
Courts and function areas at the Stadium will not generally be affected, however there may be minor disruptions to accommodate construction.
For more information, visit the Port Hedland Leisure website, or call (08) 9158 9750.
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Odyssea a journey of music and arts
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Renowned Australian artists will converge on Port Hedland again this weekend for Odyssea – Hedland Music and Arts Journey.
Surf rock band King Stingray headlined the Odyssea event with a concert on Saturday 19 August, with support from West Coast favourites South Summit, Perth Indie-Rock band Spici Water and Broome local Adele Oliver.
The double arts weekend opened on Friday 18 August with Fremantle DJ Josh Grainger, alongside roving performances, interactive lighting installations and delicious food offerings.
Rounding out the opening weekend was the free Kids Day Out dedicated to children and young families, with Australian music icon Peter Combe performing his greatest hits for the young and young at heart.
The second weekend includes the Big Ole Comedy Night on Friday 24 August, while on Saturday 25 August, Port Hedland will welcome the Adelaide Fringe Festival sensation 27 Club.
The event finale will include a closing party on Sunday, 26 August with Afrotropik Beats, which includes Seychelles musician, Grace Barbe and support acts from Soukouss Internationale and Tina Zando Band.
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