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Hedland Heroes: Lisa Rose
Most in Hedland will know Lisa Rose as the ‘Roo Lady’ because when she’s not bottle-feeding tiny joeys, she’s rescuing them off the side of

Hedland Heroes: Max Sivan Mesut Polat
You might not know Max Sivan Mesut Polat, because he spends most of his time out in the kitchen at the Silver Star Café. Originally

Hedland Heroes: Megan Harrison
When Megan Harrison started dreaming about Pilbara landscapes, snakes, and frogs, she knew she had to move her life up to Hedland. She and her

Highlights from our Hedland Heroes event!
The evening took place on the 24 November and was such a hit with live music, presentations and incredible food and drink at The Esplanade

Hedland Heroes: Melanie Argent
Melanie Argent is the epitome of a woman who lifts and supports others, particularly other women. Since moving to Hedland and taking on her own

Hedland Heroes: Morgan Davies & Claire Boyce
There are not many things in life more valuable than a good neighbour, as Claire Boyce found when she and her family moved next door

Hedland Heroes: Nicholas Green
Creating more opportunities for traditional owners while giving back to the community motivates Nicholas Green to go beyond in his work and as a volunteer

Hedland Heroes: Nikki Platt
While Nikki Platt hasn’t lived in Hedland very long, her impact on the community as a volunteer paramedic has been critical, helping in countless emergencies

Hedland Heroes: Rachel Mullins
Most people in Hedland would know Rachel Mullins as ‘Ms Mullins’, but when she’s not teaching her year six class at St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary

Hedland Heroes: Rikki-Lee Watkins
As a proud Kariyarra woman, Rikki-Lee Watkins has made it her job to ensure all Kariyarra people are guaranteed a sustainable, secure, and inclusive future

Hedland Heroes: Victoria Shorter
It was a bit of a climate shock when Victoria Shorter moved from her home in the colder, mountainous New Zealand to the sizzling hot

Hedland Heroes: Thomas Hunter
By day, Thomas Hunter is helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people facing mental health issues, but by night he lets his hair down as