History Restored
After many years of looking tired and illegible, five out of the 17 Whyalla Centenary Trailway signs have finally had a makeover! The signs located on Hummock Hill have been replaced, with the remaining 12 having their frames painted with the hope of securing additional funding for a full replacement.
Tourism Asset Development Officer Paul Mazourek secured the funding and said it had “been a long time coming”, but he was “pleased to see them looking new again.”
The Centenary Trailway Walk is an important part of our history. It offers a story-telling journey along a 1.6-kilometre route, circling the east end of the city from Whitehead Street through to Hummock Hill and back via Patterson and Forsyth Street.
Both residents and visitors are encouraged to take a stroll along the trail and check out the new signs while learning more about our great city.
Tourism Asset Development Officer Paul Mazourek with one of the new signs.
Before After
Citizen of the Year Awards – Nominations Closing Soon!
Its time to nominate for our 2022 Citizens of the Year, with nominations closing next Friday 17 December.
This is a great opportunity to acknowledge and reward individuals or groups in our community who go above and beyond to make Whyalla a great place.
Nomination categories are:
* Citizen of the Year
* Senior Citizen of the Year
* Young Citizen of the Year
* Community Event of the Year
* Sports Contribution
* Community Service Awards
Head to our website or visit the public library or civic building for a nomination form.
Christmas Cheer Awards
Get on board the Whyalla Community Christmas Display Awards! The Whyalla News are sponsoring this year’s awards, which aim to recognise and reward the best Christmas lights displays this year. Each award category winner will receive a $500 from the sponsors below, so it’s worth the effort of entering!
Awards include:
- Best Business – Sponsored by Whyalla Business and Tourism
- Best Residential – Sponsored by Whyalla City Council
- People’s Choice Award – Sponsored by Whyalla City Council
- Community Spirit – Sponsored by Beyond Bank
- Best Sustainable Display – Sponsored by Veolia
To register for your chance to win submit your address to louis.mayfield@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Those who win are encouraged to spend the prize locally to support Whyalla business.
Arts and Cultural Officer Deb Hughes pictured decorating a shopfront on Forsyth Street.
Digital Pageant – GO LIVE DATE
Mark the calander for the go-live date for Whyalla’s 2021 Digital Christmas Digital Pageant. With nearly 50 submissions coming in, it’s going to be a great spectacle!
The pageant will air live from 12pm on Saturday 18 December, so be sure to keep an eye on all of our channels for more details!
VOTE Now for our Jetty - Voting Closes Tomorrow
Love taking a stroll or fishing off our iconic Jetty? Then we need your vote!
The Whyalla Jetty has been nominated for the National Awards for Local Government in the Contributing To Regional Growth Award category.
This award is based on community members’ votes, so jump online and share with the rest of Australia how wonderful you think our iconic Whyalla Jetty is and how it has contributed to regional tourism.
Head to the website and vote now!
COVID-19 UPDATE
The latest stats are in on the COVID-19 vaccinations rates for our residents, showing we’re steadily climbing to the targeted 80% mark. Whyalla needs 752 more second dose jabs to reach it.
Residents are encouraged to arrange their vaccinations to help protect our community and support the Health Care System, both of which could be at risk should there be a COVID-19 outbreak before 80% of our population is double-vaccinated.
There are several ways that you can get your vaccination.
- Walk in or Book in at the Whyalla Hospital COVID-19 Vaccination clinic Whyalla Hospital COVID-19 vaccination clinic | SA Health. Now open every day from 9am – 5pm, except Wednesdays which are open 12pm – 8pm
- Get vaccinated while you shop! Walk into the pop-up clinic at Westland Shopping Centre, open Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
- Speak with your doctor and arrange a vaccination in-clinic