PROTECTING OUR WILDLIFE
We're calling on the Whyalla Community to help solve the case of the stolen lizard sign.
Kerryann wrote to Council about the number of dead lizards she was regularly seeing on Mullaquana Road, leading to the lizard warning sign being installed.
“I just want to see them protected and help them get across the road safely. It’s really sad to know more are likely to be killed now, because people won’t know they are there,” Kerryann said.
The first sign was installed and lasted no more than a week before it was stolen.
Council then arranged for a second sign to be installed. The second sign was installed, Council announced that it was in place and sadly the sign did not last 24 hours before it to was stolen.
Anyone with any information that can help catch the culprits or locate the stolen signs can either call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 – where you can remain completely anonymous – or local police on 8648 8020. Follow this link to read the full story: https://bit.ly/3Eo9kIr
COUNCIL RAISING FUNDS FOR RMHC
(RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES)
This week the Whyalla Childcare Centre have been raising much needed funds for the - Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).
A family who currently attend the Childcare Centre use RMHC - like many in our community - and approached the Childcare staff about fundraising to give a little back.
The Childcare Centre staff have been wearing red and yellow clothing and doing red and yellow activities along with accepting donations from families.
In support of the efforts of the Childcare Centre team, the rest of the Council will now come onboard, tomorrow holding a ‘wear it red and yellow day’, with staff encouraged to donate to the worthy cause.
If you would like to know more about Ruby and Mitchell’s journey, take a look at the video created by RMHC featuring Ruby and Mitchell along with parents Fiona and Jason. Watch the video here.
PAGEANT RETURNS TO THE CITY STREETS
The countdown is on to the GFG Whyalla Christmas Pageant and After Pageant Fair with just over a week to go before Santa visits Whyalla.
Event organisers Apex are continuing to accept registrations for both the Pageant and After Pageant Fair, but you must get in quickly to confirm your involvement.
The Pageant will start at 5pm on Saturday 26 November with road closures in place from 4pm. The pageant will take the usual route starting at the top of Forsyth Street travelling down Forsyth Street, Patterson Street, Jamieson Street to Cudmore Terrace before finishing at Ada Ryan Gardens ready for the After Pageant Fair.
If you would like to get involved register with Apex now by completing the registration form and returning it to Apex.
IT’S PRIDE PARTY TIME
It’s PRIDE Party time this Saturday 19 November, with a full day of activities to celebrate and show support to our diverse community.
The day will kick off with the Rainbow Picnic, an event for all ages held at Civic Park from 11am-1pm. There will be free lunch and the painting of words of support on the pathway in the park.
Following the Rainbow Picnic, those aged 15-25 are invited to come along to Here. Now. Feast, an event hosted by Writers SA and D’faces held at the Mount Laura Homestead function room.
Here. Now. Feast is a free literary showcase event celebrating the voices of queer regional young people from across SA.
Following Here. Now. Feast, the lights will dim, and the party begins as we celebrate with a PRIDE Party. There will be music by AJ’s Sound and Lighting, photo booth and plenty of fun and dancing. This is strictly a lock in drug-and-alcohol-free event for ages 15-25 years. Register to attend now!
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Nominations for the 2023 Citizen of the Year Awards are now open, featuring four categories, with the citizen, young citizen, senior citizen, and community service awards to be presented.
We are calling on the community to take the time to nominate a local who would be a worthy recipient for the 2023 awards.
Nomination forms are available online at the website and from our civic building on Darling Terrace, and the Whyalla Public Library.
Nominations close at 5pm on Wednesday, 30 November 2022.
For more information on eligibility criteria and to nominate a worthy recipient visit Australia Day Citizen of the Year website.
GARAGE SALE TRAIL
It’s the final weekend of the Garage Sale Trail in Whyalla with over 20 garage sales taking place over 19-20 November.
Garage Sale Trail has partnered with PayPal to enable cashless payments at this year’s event. Shoppers and sellers with a PayPal account and the PayPal app can make and accept secure, touch-free payments using PayPal QR codes.
Find all the local sales happening in Whyalla below and for more information online at Garage Sale Trail website
SISTA 2 SISTA
Sista 2 Sista is back!
Family Violence Legal Service Aboriginal Corporation (SA) (FVLSAC) are holding a day of pampering, education and connection for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women on 23 November 2022.
With guest speakers, women's information, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea supplied and hair trims and service stalls.
To find out more and register contact FVLSAC on 8641 2195