DOWN TO BUSINESS FOR NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL
L-R Cr Bill Simpson, Cr Sharon Todd, Cr Peter Klobucar, Deputy Mayor Tamy Pond, Mayor Phill Stone, Cr David Knox, Cr Zia Westermann, Cr Kathryn Campbell, Cr Mark Inglis, Cr Peter Borda.
The first official meeting of the newly elected Council was held last night, including the swearing-in of Kathryn Campbell (who was unable to attend last week’s official ceremony).
Key outcomes from the meeting included:
- Councillor Tamy Pond being elected to the role of Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months
- Monthly Council meetings continuing to be held at 5.30pm on the third Monday of every month (unless otherwise declared) at Council’s Civic Building on Darling Terrace
- The FY23 annual report being adopted – this will be available on our website soon
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$675 RAISED FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
Mitchell and Ruby centred with their friends from the Whyalla Childcare Centre.
Through the initiative of the Whyalla Child Care Centre, we recently held a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) leading into McHappy Day.
Twins Ruby and Mitchell and parents Fiona and Jason - a family who currently attend the Childcare Centre and use the RMHC, like many in our community - approached the Childcare Centre staff about fundraising to help give a little back.
While raising money throughout the week, the children and staff dressed in red and yellow and, as you can see by their smiling faces, everyone had fun!
Overall, $675 was raised to help out many families at the RMCH.
Learn more about the Ronald McDonald House and Ruby and Mitchell's heart-warming story by here.
Sequioa, Liz, Rod, Carrisa and Maggie from the Whyalla Visitor Information Centre supporting the cause.
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NEW SEDI SEAT INSTALLED
Customer Service team member Maggie is loving the new seat, charging her phone while taking a break from working in the VIC pod.
As part of the adopted Foreshore Master Plan's focus on modernising the foreshore, a brand-new piece of modern street furniture has been installed in front of the new Visitor Information Centre pod.
As well as providing a shaded seat, this modern piece has integrated solar battery technology so you can charge your phone wirelessly or via USB!
If you happen to walk past in the evening, you will see it lit up just like our jetty, so be sure to check it out!
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FINAL CALL FOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS
Final call for nominations for the 2023 Citizen of the Year Awards, with nominations closing TODAY, Wednesday 30 November, at 5pm.
Featuring four categories, with the citizen, young citizen, senior citizen, and community service awards to be presented at the Awards Ceremony.
Nomination forms are available online at the website and from our civic building on Darling Terrace, and the Whyalla Public Library.
For more information on eligibility criteria and to nominate a worthy recipient visit Australia Day Citizen of the Year website.
The 2022 Citizen of the Year award recipients with former City of Whyalla Mayor Clare McLaughlin and Eddie Hughes MP Member for Giles.
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SPECIAL DELIVERY – ABORIGINAL ARTEFACTS
Last week Uncle Barry Croft, Barngarla Elder, on behalf of the Barngarla People, donated a number of ancient Aboriginal artefacts (hunting and returning boomerangs, throwing sticks, stone tools and spearheads) from Kingoonyah and Iron Knob areas to the Whyalla Maritime Museum.
These artefacts are now on display at the permanent Barngarla exhibition ‘Singing to the Sharks’.
This is an extremely valuable donation by the Barngarla People to the Whyalla City Council, so we thank them for their generosity and for enabling us to share this rare collection with the community and visitors
Uncle Barry and Council CEO Justin Commons taking a look at the artefacts
Uncle Barry pictured with Tourism Asset Development Officer Paul Mazourek
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WHYALLA CAROLS 2022
The Whyalla Carols are back at Civic Park on Sunday December 18!
Presented by the Whyalla Music Associations and the Whyalla Show Society Inc, the night of entertainment will see some old favourites back to the stage along with some new performers, with traditional Christmas Carols and Christmas songs, as well as loads of food and drink options and glow items for sale.
The event will start from 6pm with food and drinks available before the entertainment starts on the mainstage from 7pm – 9pm
Bring your picnic rug or chairs and get comfy ready for a great night of Christmas tunes.
Keep an eye on the Whyalla Music Association Facebook page for updates.
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WHYALLA CHRISTMAS PAGEANT A SUCCESS
Santa wishing the crowd a merry Christmas on the weekend.
The GFG Whyalla Christmas Pageant and After Pageant Fair was held on Saturday with excited families gathering in the city to see the pageant floats return to the city streets.
See the gallery below to check out the photos from the day.
