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Town of Port Hedland

Locality: Port Hedland, Western

Phone: +61 8 9158 9300

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25.01.2022 Works began today to upgrade lighting at Marapikurrinya Park. Works will include replacing existing carpark lighting with vandal resistant LED lighting, as well as installing new lighting to the playground shade structure. Works are expected to take two weeks and we ask that those using the space follow all direction from signs and contractors.

24.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. Its about inspiring and empowering everyone to meaningfully connect with people around the, and support anyone struggling with life. A conversation could change a life - reach out to someone and ask if theyre OK. Theres some fantastic support services here in Hedland - dont tough it out. ... https://www.ruok.org.au/

24.01.2022 Click to read Australasian Leisure Managements article on the Gratwick Aquatic and Fitness Centre, reopening to the community on Saturday 19 September

24.01.2022 Please be advised of changes to facility and service operating hours over the festive season

23.01.2022 Dont start cooking - head on down to Marapikurrinya Park for the Sunset Food Markets instead! Featuring a bar run by The Esplanade Hotel, Port Hedland and The Bungalow on Edgar will be trading late.

23.01.2022 Ballot packs for the upcoming local government election will be posted to electors starting from 18 September. Keep an eye in the mail box in the coming weeks!

22.01.2022 Thanks for coming along to Friday nights Sunset Food Market! We hope you enjoyed the evening, thanks to The Esplanade Hotel, Port Hedland for providing the bar. Click here to have your say in the event survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BNNVT8X | Feel free to tag your friends and family in the pics

22.01.2022 The Town of Port Hedland would like to remind building service providers and property owners of The Building Services (Registrations) Act 2011 and the Building Act 2011. The Registrations Act requires that an individual, partnership or company that carries out, or contracts to carry out, ‘builder-work’ valued over $20,000 must be listed on the State Government’s Register of Builders. For more information regarding this, please follow the link below.... http://bit.ly/tophbuilding

22.01.2022 The Town will be carrying out tree maintenance works from Monday 9 November until Friday 13 November at Shay Gap Memorial Park in South Hedland. Please obey signage in the area and follow the directions of workers on site. Do not enter areas which are fenced off. If you have any queries, please contact 9158 9300.

22.01.2022 Are you a local business or community group looking for more opportunities to trade or fundraise? Were looking for submissions of interest from local organisations looking to run a fundraising barbecue or run the bar at upcoming Sunset Food Markets. Key upcoming 2020 dates include:... - Friday 9 October - Friday 13 November - Friday 11 December Some of the benefits of being involved include getting access to high foot traffic and being part of a valued community event in portside. Click here to access the EOI which can be filled out online: https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au/forms/?formid=147 | #SFM Hedland Collective Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce Inc

22.01.2022 Mark your calendar for Saturday 19 December: 'Elf' is your Town and Pirtek Twilight Movie! Food vendors Try My Thai and Frozen Cones will be at the Civic Centre Gardens from 6pm, with the movie screening starting from 7pm. Bring along your pillows, blankets, friends and family for the last Twilight Movie for 2020.

21.01.2022 We are experiencing technical difficulties with our main phone line (9158 9300). If you require to call in with an urgent enquiry, please call either 9158 9301 or 9158 9302. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] or utilise the Snap Send Solve app. Thank you.

21.01.2022 Youre invited to a special storytime adventure in the Colin Matheson Pavilion on Thursday 17 September from 10:30am-11:30am, run by the amazing team from West Australian Ballet. Children will be guided through creative movement activities that explore characters and the enchanting music of ballet. Please book your childs place by contacting South Hedland Library on 9158 9373.... Tag your friends below West Australian Ballet are running a number of initiatives in Hedland, including mentoring our aspiring young dancers as part of Youth Ensemble rehearsals. The Town values their commitment to bringing the art of ballet to WAs regions. Click here to find out more about the organisations story https://waballet.com.au/the-company/our-story/

21.01.2022 Please be advised the following car park closures will be in place today due to the Sunset Food Market: Full closure of Marapikurrinya Park car park from 6:00am 12 midnight Partial closure of Main Street Jetty car park from 12 noon 12 midnight... Community members driving in the area should be cautious of increased foot traffic during event times. Community members utilising the park and attending the markets are encouraged to use street parking on Richardson Street and surrounding areas.

20.01.2022 Are you prepared for the upcoming fire season?? Applications for a firebreak variation are required to be submitted to the Town by no later than Wednesday 30 September 2020. By Saturday 31 October, all fire prevention measures must be completed and then maintained annually.... To make a firebreak variation please follow the link below. https://bit.ly/ToPHfirebreakvariation

20.01.2022 Kids will be able to get involved in the Town and BHP Puppet in the Pilbara event, kicking off on 24 and 25 October in the Civic Centre Gardens. The giant numbat puppet was created by the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, and the original event was commissioned by the City of South Perth. https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//puppet-in-the-pilbara.a

19.01.2022 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Town of Port Hedland

18.01.2022 Stage one of the JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub redevelopment is well underway! Works include the completion of all design and construction works associated with the roof, HVAC, internal modifications and multi-user courts, as well as all supporting civil works for succeeding stages. The centre is due to re-open to the public at the end of October. A full list of contractors engaged in this project can be found at https://bit.ly/35yroPb

18.01.2022 Hedland artists, make your mark! We're seeking expressions of interest from Hedland based artists to create a design, which will be transferred onto new metallic shade structures at the redeveloped JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub in South Hedland. What do you have to do?... The first step is to create a design which is monochromatic, clear, meaningful and original. Your design should be impactful and meaningful, reflecting Hedland's unique place in the Pilbara. How do I submit? Please submit your concept design online by 12pm Monday 4 January https://bit.ly/36mBK4J

18.01.2022 Take a night off cooking and come down to the Sunset Food Markets this Friday! From 5pm to 9pm, enjoy a selection of yummy food vendors, live entertainment and family friendly activities. Head on over and have a look at the great local businesses which have set up shop at The Bungalow on Edgar, which will be trading late. Click here to access more event information and the site map https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//sunset-food-markets.aspx

18.01.2022 We are sorry to say that the playground at Kevin Scott Oval has been vandalised today. Luckily fire crews were nearby and able to put out the fire quickly. Town of Port Hedland staff are on site currently cleaning up & restricting access to affected areas of the playground. The playground will remain open to the community with limited capacity over the xmas period. The Town ask that if they see vandalism / arson taking place it is reported to WAPOL

17.01.2022 Are you or someone you know looking for work? You could be the next team member at the Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema! Click here for more info: https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//front-of-house-supervis

17.01.2022 The feedback period for the Towns draft public art strategy closes this Friday. Click here to submit your feedback: https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//have-your-say-on-the-to

16.01.2022 The Western Australian Premier's Book Awards supports, develops and recognises excellence in Western Australian writing. Entries are now open and will close at 5pm (WST) on 08 February 2021. These Awards are made available by the Western Australian Government and are managed by the State Library of Western Australia.... Click here for more information https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au//western-australian-p/how-enter State Library of Western Australia

15.01.2022 The survey period to inform the Town's 2020 Library Strategy closes tomorrow! Click here to have your say https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Port_Hedland_Library_Survey | #APlaceForAll

15.01.2022 An Active Discovery Playground with improved accessibility and features will begin to be installed at the Gratwick Aquatic and Fitness Centre from tomorrow, with installation projected to take four to five weeks. The new playground will be fully shaded and offer a number of new exploratory elements for children to discover. Littlies will be able to take a ride on Frankie the Fish, explore the ocean with a crew on their own ship and discover Hedland’s elusive fairy penguin. Th...e installation is part of the Town’s playground renewal program detailed in the annual budget, with the objective to improve usability and accessibility. This is the latest upgrade to the Gratwick Aquatic and Fitness Centre, which has included a refurbished gym, more poolside shade areas, upgraded filtration, strengthened pool structural integrity, exterior refurbishments and more.

15.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday to September’s Sunset Food Market. The next Market will be in just 8 days’ time, Friday 13 November from 5pm to 9pm in Marapikurrinya Park. #SFM

15.01.2022 Toll Resources: Energy and Marine Transport Services division will be transferring rail from the Port Hedland Port Authority to Flash Butt Road, South Hedland, beginning this Saturday for a 10 day period. Please factor this in when timing trips between Port and South Hedland, as the transport of the rail by road will impact traffic.

15.01.2022 Our awesome crew are at the Stadium today helping to run Deadly Diva Day, an event run by Garnduwa, who empowers communities to live active and healthy lives. Keep an eye out for more pics from the day soon!

14.01.2022 Are you a festive season enthusiast? Why not enter in the 2020 Festive Lights Competition! Thanks to Gold Sponsor Horizon Power and Media Partner The Northwest Telegraph, you could win up to $850! Click here to learn more or to register online https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//2020-festive-lights-com

14.01.2022 Year round sunshine, community events, work life balance and more. Port Hedland is a great place to raise a family and build your career. Click here to view our current opportunities: https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au/employment/

14.01.2022 The Town of Port Hedland will be having a special plant sale open to the Hedland community. On Saturday September 26 from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM the nursery located at the Towns Depot will have an array of natives, exotic trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. Entry will be via the Harwell Road gate in Wedgefield. Closed in shoes are required for entry.... Get in quick as there are limited numbers available.

14.01.2022 'Tis the season for rubbish! Please be advised of changes to bin collections over the festive season. If your regular collection day falls on Christmas Day, your bin will be collected on Boxing Day. If your regular collection falls on New Years Day, you bin will be collected on Saturday 2 January. South Hedland Landfill operating times:... Christmas Eve: Closing 12pm Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: Open 8am-3:45pm Sunday 27 December: Closed New Year's Day: Closed Sunday 3 January: Closed Please be advised that 24/7 skip bins are available outside the landfill if the landfill is closed. Keep an eye on this page for updates: https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//holiday-season-operatin

14.01.2022 Whos excited for the West Australian Ballet story time this week? https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//west-australian-ba/1345

14.01.2022 We’re live from the November OCM

14.01.2022 There's heaps happening in Hedland this December!

13.01.2022 Did you know the refurbished Gratwick Aquatic and Fitness Centre will feature new Technogym equipment? Click here to learn more

13.01.2022 Merry Christmas Hedland! We hope you’re enjoying a peaceful day with family and friends

12.01.2022 Works will commence today for the installation of two Universal Access Toilets at Shay Gap Memorial Park. These ablutions will include a baby change station and will be similar to the ablutions pictured. Please be mindful of works in the area during the installation process.

12.01.2022 Please be advised the barbecues at Marquee Park are temporarily unavailable. We will advise when they are back on line.

11.01.2022 Join Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation and Telethon Kids in raising awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, today from 3pm to 6pm at South Hedland Town Square. Therell be a free barbecue, kids activities, information stalls and giveaways!

11.01.2022 Whos excited for school holiday activities? Join us for fun filled activities starting Monday 28 September. Theres going to be crafts, slime, water fights, prizes and more! JD Hardie Youth Zone

11.01.2022 Work has commenced on the first stage of the Port Hedland Spoilbank Marina development - a project set to transform Port Hedland's waterfront into an attractive and popular destination for locals and visitors - with the official sod turning ceremony taking place this morning! For more information visit https://bit.ly/32WxLK7

11.01.2022 Residents and homeowners are reminded that most works: building a fence, erecting a shade sail, re-roofing, structural refurbishments and more, require a building permit from the Town prior to commencement. As well as gaining a building permit, it is also important to engage builders and contractors who are listed on the State Government’s Register of Builders if required. Working with a registered builder on your project minimises safety risks, particularly during cyclone se...ason. Ask for the builder’s credentials if you’re unsure of their registration status. Mayor Peter Carter encouraged local residents to build safely this cyclone season. Are you thinking about upgrading your place in the new year? Perhaps you want to build a higher fence, or maybe a new veranda to make the most of the sunshine. You’ll need to apply for a building permit before you upgrade your property. We’re in a cyclonic wind region, which means it’s even more important that works are compliant and are built to standard, able to weather the Pilbara’s tough conditions. To access the forms which need to be submitted with the Town, please visit www.porthedland.wa.gov.au/planning-building-and-environment To access the State Government’s Register of Builders, please visit www.commerce.wa.gov.au

10.01.2022 Unfortunately Marquee Park water feature will be closed until further notice while remediation works take place to repair a water line fault. As an alternative until Sunday 31 January, under 16 year olds are able to enter the South Hedland Aquatic Centre for free from 12pm to 3pm, every day!

10.01.2022 Who's excited for this year's Festive Lights and Decorations Competition? Thanks to Gold Sponsor Horizon Power and Media Partner the North West Telegraph for making this competition possible. These are the cash prizes on offer: Best Display $850... Best Display Runner Up $700 Best Sustainable Display $550 People's Choice $350 Click here for more information or to nominate https://bit.ly/369nfzX

10.01.2022 The final Sunset Food Market for 2020 will be held on Friday 11 December, 5pm to 9pm in Marapikurrinya Park. Come along to enjoy a delicious selection of food vendors, live entertainment and more. https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//sunset-food-markets.aspx

10.01.2022 Love from the Sunset Food Markets!

10.01.2022 Come along to this free event planning workshop next week at the Web Business Hub If you'd like to attend, please RSVP via [email protected].

10.01.2022 Keep an eye out for your local government election pack in the mail in the coming weeks. This is how the candidates will appear on the ballot papers, as per the draw which occurred on Thursday.

09.01.2022 Please be advised that repair works on the mains water supply line at Marquee Park are still ongoing, and the facility will unfortunately not be operational over the weekend. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and will give you an update early next week.

09.01.2022 The Twilight Movies are starting soon! Come on down to the Civic Centre Gardens for the screening of Monsters University at 7pm. Frost and Fig will be trading on site from 6pm for your sweet treats.

09.01.2022 BreastScreen WA is coming to South Hedland! If youre a woman aged 50 years and over, make your appointment now for a FREE screening mammogram (all women 40 and over are eligible). When: 12- 23 October... Where: Hedland Health Campus, Colebatch Way You can call 13 20 50 or visit www.breastscreen.health.wa.gov.au to book your appointment.

08.01.2022 Have you visited The Bungalow on Edgar? Its providing space for local micro businesses to trade in the community. Theres lots of shopping options to explore, including clothes, home-wares, home made fudge and more! Pictured here is Commissioner Riebeling and Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce Inc CEO Claire Boyce.#BuyLocal

08.01.2022 Who are Spare Parts Puppet Theatre? They are Australias flagship puppetry company, entertaining audiences across Australia and abroad for four decades. Puppeteer Leon Hendroff has designed a giant interactive numbat puppet, which forms the central attraction of the Towns upcoming Puppet in the Pilbara event on 24 and 25 October, thanks to BHP. ... Learn more about the history and vision of this company here http://www.sppt.asn.au/about-us-2/

08.01.2022 Hungry? See you from 5pm to 9pm at this evening's Sunset Food Market in Portside's Marapikurrinya park!

08.01.2022 The Libraries are having a special Christmas Storytime at Lotteries House in South Hedland. Snacks, drinks, and a special gift will be sure to get the little ones excited. Join us on Thursday December 10 from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.... Booking is required, please call 9158 9373 to secure your spot.

07.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday to some of last year's entrants in the Festive Lights Competition! Registrations are now open for this year's competition, thanks to Gold Sponsor Horizon Power and Media Partner The Northwest Telegraph. Click here to register online: https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//festive-lights-compe/73

07.01.2022 There's just 5 days left to register for the Town's 2020 Festive Lights Competition! Thanks to Gold Sponsor Horizon Power and Media Partner the North West Telegraph, you could win up to $850! Click here to register online now: https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//2020-festive-lights-com

07.01.2022 Are you or someone you know looking for work? The friendly team at the Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema are looking for a Front of House Supervisor! This is a great opportunity for someone looking for part time work, who enjoys being in a team environment and who is interested in the events and entertainment industry.... Click here to learn more or apply online https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//front-of-house-supervis | Hedland Collective Hedland Jobs JOBS available in hedland.

07.01.2022 National Road Safety Week 2020 ANCAP star ratings indicate the level of safety a vehicle provides for occupants and pedestrians in the event of a crash to avoid or minimise the effects of a crash. The higher the rating, the more safe a car is considered. Do you know your car’s ANCAP rating? View vehicle ANCAP ratings here: https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings ... A range of tests and assessments are conducted, with vehicles required to meet minimum score thresholds for each star rating level. Click here to learn more: https://www.ancap.com.au/about-ancap

06.01.2022 Hands up, whos heard of Puppet in the Pilbara? Its the exciting new event thanks to BHP kicking off in the Civic Centre Gardens on 24 and 25 October, featuring the giant numbat puppet from Spare Parts Puppet Theatre. Originally commissioned by the City of South Perth, this is the first time the puppet has traveled regionally. Click here to learn more: https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//puppet-in-the-pilbara.a

06.01.2022 We hope you can come along to this weekend's Town and Pirtek Twilight Movie, this Saturday in Koombana Park. Food vans will be on site from 6pm and the screening will start at 7pm.

06.01.2022 Keep an eye out for Mayor Carter's Town Talk in this week's North West Telegraph

05.01.2022 The first Christmas Craft activity is happening this Thursday, December 5 at lotteries house in South Hedland. Join us from 10:15 AM for a range of Christmas craft activities including decorating wooden ornaments and photo frames, scratch art reindeer antlers, pompom wreaths and more. Booking is essential, please call 9158 9373 to secure your spot.

05.01.2022 The Town has a numbers of items up for auction starting tomorrow and running until Tuesday September 22. Items include; - Pavers - Limestone blocks... - Pots - Sea containers To browse or bid on these items please visit www.pickles.com.au

05.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for 1 December 2020 for the local government areas below. Pilbara Region: - East Pilbara - Port Hedland... The following Fire Danger Ratings have also been forecast for parts of the Pilbara: Extreme - Shire of East Pilbara - coastal part - Town of Port Hedland - coastal part - Shire of East Pilbara - inland western part - Town of Port Hedland - inland part Severe - City of Karratha - Shire of Ashburton - coastal part - Shire of Ashburton - inland part - Shire of Exmouth - Shire of East Pilbara - eastern part - Shire of Halls Creek - southern part For information on activities that can or cannot be carried out during a Total Fire Ban visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans View the Total Fire Bans and Fire Danger Ratings at www.emergency.wa.gov.au

04.01.2022 Do you know a Hedland Hero who makes a difference in our community? Nominate them in the 2021 Community Citizen of the Year Awards. Deadline for submissions has been extended to this Sunday, so click here to make a nomination https://www.citizenshipawards.com.au/nominate/

04.01.2022 Next week the Town of Port Hedland Libraries will be hosting a special Flatback Turtle Storytime. Come on down to Gratwick Hall on Thursday November 12 for crafts, stories and more with special guest Ashlee from Care for Hedland. For ages 2 - 5 years.... Booking is essential, call us on 9158 9373 to secure your spot.

04.01.2022 Thanks for your enthusiasm - the upcoming OWLS tour to the Dampier Salt Mine is now fully booked! Keep an eye out for future over 60s activities soon.

04.01.2022 Thanks for coming along to this evenings Sunset Food Market! We hope you had a great time - have your say in our post event survey here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BNNVT8X #SFM

03.01.2022 This week, Main Roads Western Australia and their contractor Garli, will be commencing substantial roadworks as part of the Spoilbank Marina project. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

03.01.2022 Who else is excited for the first Twilight Movie for 2021? Join us at the Civic Centre Gardens on Saturday January 16 for the twilight screening of Monsters University. Frost and Fig will be trading from 6:00pm with the movie commencing at 7:00pm.

03.01.2022 You may have noticed a few more mos around the place this month. Wispy ones, thick ones, big ones, small ones, black ones, grey ones, maybe even some pink ones. Maybe you’ve caught yourself loving a Lampshade, or finding a Fu Manchu frightfully appealing at the footy. ... This phenomena isn’t a fluke: it’s due to Movember, the international movement committed to changing the face of men’s health. Click here to read the story on the Port Hedland Leisure website https://bit.ly/3pldOWB

03.01.2022 The Town of Port Hedland Libraries are hosting two Christmas Craft activity sessions at the South Hedland Library. Join us on Saturday 5 or 12 December for a range of Christmas craft activities including decorating wooden ornaments and photo frames, scratch art reindeer antlers, pompom wreaths and more. Booking is essential, call 9158 9373 to secure your spot.

02.01.2022 You're invited to attend a free Festive Lights Competition bus tour on Tuesday 8 December 2020 from 6:30pm onwards, giving you and your family the opportunity to see this year’s Competition entrants without paying for petrol! This year’s Competition is made possible by Gold Sponsor Horizon Power and Media Partner North West Telegraph. The competition gives residents the chance to get into the festive spirit by decorating their property, with cash prizes up to $850 on offer. ...You can either register for Port Hedland or South Hedland, and each bus will visit the entrants in those respective neighbourhoods. RSVPs for the Festive Lights Bus Tour close 5pm Wednesday 2 December. Click here to RSVP now https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//festive-lights-bus-/136 See more

02.01.2022 Have you had your say to inform the Town's 2020 Library Strategy? Click here to access the online survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Port_Hedland_Library_Survey

02.01.2022 Did you know - you don't have to have your festive lights set up finished in order to register! Thanks to Gold Sponsor Horizon Power and Media Partner the North West Telegraph, you could win up to a $850 cash prize. Click here to register by 5pm Wednesday: https://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au//2020-festive-lights-com

02.01.2022 Keep an eye out for Commissioner Riebelings Town Talk in this weeks North West Telegraph

02.01.2022 Please be advised the following car park closures will be in place this Friday 11 September 2020 due to the Sunset Food Market: Full closure of Marapikurrinya Park car park from 6:00am 12 midnight Partial closure of Main Street Jetty car park from 12 noon 12 midnight... Community members driving in the area should be cautious of increased foot traffic during event times. Community members utilising the park and attending the markets are encouraged to use street parking on Richardson Street and surrounding areas.

01.01.2022 Have you discovered the Welcome to Hedland Digital platform? This year, the annual community expo transitioned to the online space due to COVID-19 restrictions. Local community groups and businesses created online profiles, introducing their offerings to an online audience. This enabled digital stallholders to reach a bigger audience than ever before. The platform is still live and free. Click to access the local connect profiles: #BuyLocal

01.01.2022 Unfortunately Marquee Park remains closed - we will update you on this page once it's back up and running We apologise for any inconvenience caused.