The Latest Breaking News from Port Hedland

BHP bracing for rolling strikes by Pilbara ore workers

Workers at a BHP port are preparing to go on strike for a second time following stalled negotiations over wages and conditions.

AAP · Jul 30

Here’s what’s at stake as BHP workers prepare for a historic strike

On Thursday, up to 200 workers at mining giant BHP’s Port Hedland export terminal will take protected industrial action for eight hours. This will mark the first strike action at the company’s iron division since 2000.

The Conversation · Jul 14

FED:BHP accused of 'American-style' strikebreaker tactics

BHP stands to lose $120 million a day if workers follow through with threats to stop work at the mining giant's Port Hedland facility, unions say.

AAP · Jun 12

‘The shops are empty, all water is gone’: Cyclone Zelia hits Western Australia coast faster than expected

System downgraded to ‘strong category four’ but will still ‘pack a punch’ and bring very heavy rainfall, Bureau of Meteorology warns

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2025

Regional hub spared as Cyclone Zelia brings rapid gusts

Tropical Cyclone Zelia has crossed the Australian coast, unleashing strong winds and heavy rain but a key mining hub has been spared the worst of the impact.

AAP · Feb 13, 2025

‘Going to be a big one’: category five Tropical Cyclone Zelia and 320km/h winds headed for Western Australia coast

‘Top of the scale’ winds strong enough to take out complete houses, destroy power lines and cause widespread damage and disruption

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2025

"Doesn't get any worse': towns brace for cyclone Zelia

Locals are preparing for Tropical Cyclone Zelia, which is being described as big, strong and unpredictable as it heads for coastal towns.

AAP · Feb 12, 2025

Wild NSW weather expected to ease as WA’s Pilbara region braces for cyclone

Cleanup continues in parts of NSW as tropical low threatens heavy rain between Port Hedland and Ningaloo

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2025

Milestone for renewable energy to power iron ore port

An energy project combining cyclone-busting solar panels and a big battery has been built in the Pilbara region to decarbonise iron ore port operations.

AAP · Dec 3, 2024

Concerns Pilbara GP wait times will blow out further after clinics close in Port Hedland, Newman

With Sonic HealthPlus closing its clinics in South Hedland and Newman, residents fear they'll be unable to access a reasonable standard of healthcare.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2023