Whyalla supports full-time officer for Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group
23 May 2013
A move to establish a full-time executive officer for the Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group has been supported by the Whyalla City Council, provided income from other contributors is achieved in accordance with a report from the SA Centre for Economic Studies.
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Algal biofuels demo site a step closer
23 May 2013
The Whyalla City Council has endorsed finalisation of a lease with Muradel Pty Ltd for temporary occupation of land south of the former dairy, adjacent to the Whyalla Industrial Estate, for an algal production demonstration site.
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Push for improved paediatric service
23 May 2013
The Whyalla City Council is to advocate strongly with the Whyalla Hospital Health Advisory Council for the appointment of a full-time paediatrician.
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Whyalla Council supports improved swimming pool safety legislation
23 May 2013
Regular inspections and the introduction of a registration system for household swimming pools are initiatives supported by the Whyalla City Council in a submission addressing proposed changes to legislation designed to improve pool safety in SA.
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Fresh look at relationship with local National Trust of SA branch
23 May 2013
A working party will be established by the Whyalla City Council in an endeavour to finalise lease negotiations with the National Trust of SA over use of the vacant building at the Mount Laura Homestead Museum.
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Whyalla joins regional tourism push, but asks for self-drive visitor market strategy
17 April 2013
Regional tourism is back on the agenda of the Whyalla City Council with its agreement to become a financial partner of Regional Development Australia - Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula, for 2013/2014.
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Annual dog rego set to see some $2 increases, while others unchanged
17 April 2013
Whyalla Council’s annual dog registration fee is likely to be increased by a modest $2 in the coming financial year, while other rates will remain unchanged.
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Anglers, professionals continue agreement over foreshore net fishing
17 April 2013
A long-standing protocol between local commercial net fishers and recreational anglers at the Whyalla Foreshore was confirmed as intact by the Whyalla City Council at its monthly meeting this week.
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Full Results of the 2013 Australian Snapper Championship
3 April 2013
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Whyalla snatches title with just five minutes to spare at snapper championship
3 April 2013
A case of ‘the one that got away’ for unlucky Adelaide angler
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Good Friday brings good weather to Whyalla’s snapper championship
29 March 2013
A 12.56kg snapper caught by local angler Kane Newsham was leading at the close of Day 1 in Whyalla’s 22nd Australian Snapper Championship yesterday.
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All set to chase Big Red in Whyalla’s national snapper fishing championship
27 March 2013
Hundreds of enthusiastic anglers – 501 to be precise – will invade the Whyalla marina on Friday for the start of the city’s annual three-day Australian Snapper Championship at Easter.
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New public tennis, basketball courts for Ada Ryan Gardens
20 March 2013
The Whyalla community and visitors to Ada Ryan Gardens will soon be able to play recreational tennis and basketball on new courts, replacing old and dilapidated facilities.
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Beach sand replenishment concept approved
20 March 2013
The concept of a beach sand replenishment program at the Whyalla Foreshore was approved at Whyalla Council’s recent March meeting.
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Airport masterplan to be completed
20 March 2013
Whyalla Council is set to complete a draft airport masterplan to ensure the city is well positioned to respond to potential future rapid growth and demand.
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Art gallery proposal moves forward
20 March 2013
Country Arts SA will ensure that concerns raised by Whyalla Council in supporting the Midddleback cultural precinct as a preferred art gallery site are addressed in the final proposal.
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Last chance to enter Whyalla’s national snapper fishing comp.
18 March 2013
Fishing enthusiasts keen to land a Big Red at Whyalla’s 22nd Australian Snapper Championship are running out of time to enter this year’s Easter event.
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Earlybird entries top 300 at Whyalla’s national Easter snapper fishing comp.
6 March 2013
More than 300 anglers were registered at Whyalla’s 22nd Australian Snapper Championship when a special earlybird discount rate closed last week.
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Date set to close Mullaquana Road Bridge for road resurfacing
20 February 2013
Whyalla’s recently reconstructed Mullaquana Road Bridge will close for around 24 hours next Thursday (Feb 28) for the laying of a new asphalt surface.
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Public consultation over arboretum future
20 February 2013
Whyalla Council will ask the community whether it would like a new recreation area, a dog park, or both on the site of the former outdoor swimming pool.
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Net fishing control to be investigated
20 February 2013
Whyalla Council will hold discussions with representatives of stakeholder groups to explore the needs of commercial net fishing and recreational fishing between the Whyalla Foreshore and nearby mangroves.
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Council settles on art gallery preferred site
20 February 2013
Whyalla Council has endorsed the Middleback arts precinct, incorporating the Middleback Theatre and Whyalla Cinema, as its preferred site for a proposed new public art gallery.
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First 100 entries in nation’s top snapper fishing comp at Whyalla
19 February 2013
More than 100 anglers have already entered Whyalla’s 22nd Australian Snapper Championship at Easter with time running out for other potential competitors to take advantage of earlybird entry fees which close on March 1.
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Whyalla’s Mullaquana Bridge re-opens ahead of schedule
12 February 2013
The reconstructed Mullaquana Road Bridge re-opens three weeks ahead of schedule on Thursday (Feb 14), following the collapse of a section in December.
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Call goes out for volunteers at annual snapper fishing comp
11 February 2013
Organisers of Whyalla Council’s 22nd Australian Snapper Championship are calling on community-minded residents who would like to join a team of volunteers needed for the successful running of this year’s event at Easter.
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Prizes top $50,000 in value, up 25% on last year
11 February 2013
Around $50,000 in prizes, including two home theatre system random draws, have seen many regular visiting competitors already entered in Whyalla’s 22nd Australian Snapper Championship at Easter.
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Whyalla Australia Day Awards announced
24 January 2013
A resident who has given his time on numerous boards and organisations and has shown a passion to support his community without seeking recognition has been named Whyalla’s Australia Day Citizen for 2013.
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All set for flag-waving celebrations
23 January 2013
Whyalla’s annual Australia Day celebrations are again set to attract an estimated crowd of up to 5,000 at the Whyalla Foreshore between 4pm and 9pm on Saturday.
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Countdown on to Oz Day flag-waving celebrations at Whyalla Foreshore
23 January 2013
Whyalla’s annual Australia Day twilight celebrations are again set to attract an estimated crowd of up to 5,000 at the Whyalla Foreshore on Saturday.
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Whyalla set as site for biofuels demonstration plant
23 January 2013 (amended: 23 January 2013)
An algal production demonstration site aimed at producing competitively priced biofuels has been approved by Whyalla Council on land adjacent to Whyalla Industrial Estate.
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