Congratulations to our Citizens of the Year Award Recipients
Pictured L-R Raelene Williams, Nicole Baker, Emily Rawlings, Trudy Baker, Mayor Phill Stone, Rachel Barlow, Darrel Risborg, Helen Bell and Dr Joy Penman.
Congratulations to Whyalla’s Citizens of the Year who were presented with their awards at the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony last Thursday 26 January.
It was standing room only at the Council Civic Chambers as the award recipients stood proudly to receive their awards from Mayor Phill Stone. These individuals and groups help make Whyalla a great place. To read more about the work that these fabulous people achieve head to our website.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Rachel Barlow
SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Helen Bell
YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Emily Rawlings
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS:
Trudy Robinson
Whyalla Pink Spirits – Breast Cancer Support Group- represented by Raelene Williams
Darrel Risborg
Filipino Cultural Association Inc- represented by Dr Joy Penman
Nicole Baker
*Absent from the photo Community Service recipient Vickie Hart
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Welcome to our new citizens
Our newest citizens with Mayor Phill Stone and Dr Robert Irving
Welcome to our newest citizens who took the pledge and became Australian Citizens at a special ceremony held at the Council Chambers last Thursday 26 January.
Our newest citizens are pictured with Mayor Phill Stone and our special guest Dr Robert Irving Ambassador of the Australia Day South Australia program.
Dr Robert Irving gave a warm address to those in attendance.
Once again congratulations to our new citizens:-
Mr Mandeep Maan
Mrs Maninder Maan
Mrs Susmita Nandy
Mr Surajit Sarkar
Miss Shalini Sarkar
Mr Shreyan Sarkar
Ms Ngan Nguyen
Mrs Hiral Patel
Mr Nirav Patel
Mr Raghuvir Purohit
Mr Fredrick Pusch
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School holiday fun
Grace Doble colouring in her kite during a free school holiday workshop
The summer school holidays are over, and the children have now returned to school. The Council teams put together a great school holiday program with most sessions packed with attendance.
Some highlights included the Aussie Animal Adventure at the Whyalla Maritime Museum, Dr Quark’s Scientific Circus and the Toon Time cartooning workshop with Richard Parker from the Children’s University at the Whyalla Public Library and the weather turned it on for the free drop in kite making and flying session held down at the foreshore.
Thanks to our community for getting behind the programs and coming out and having fun with us all!
Check out some of the photos captured over the school holidays at the bottom of this page!
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Welcome to our new Horticulture Trainees
Pictured L-R Manager Depot and Roadworks Thomas Spirat, Trainees Jordan Trevorrow, Dewi Ohi, Mark Adams and CEG Business Consultant Anthony Travers.
Thanks to a continued partnership with Career Employment Group (CEG), Council has taken on three new trainees to complete a Certificate III in Horticulture.
Please welcome Jordan Trevorrow, Dewi Ohi and Mark Adams to the team! If you see them out and about, please make them feel welcome.
Jordan, Dewi and Mark will work with the Council Open Spaces team along with having the opportunity to learn all about the work that the infrastructure department and broader depot crew achieve in our community.
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Australia Day Beyond Bank Fun Run and Community Picnic a HUGE success
Pictured L-R Winner James Fox with Whyalla Harriers President Mike McCarron
Congratulations to the those that participated in the Australia Day Beyond Bank Fun Run with registration numbers reaching just under 500 for this years event.
Event organisers the Whyalla Harriers were thrilled with the attendance and thank all the volunteers and sponsors for supporting its success.
Congratulations to overall winner James Fox (pictured) who ran the 5km course in 16.21minutes.
Following the Fun Run was the Australia Day Community Picnic which was well attended with an extimated 4,000 people attending throughout the day.
Entertainment was presented onstage thanks to Mr Oopy and one of Whyalla favourite bands Hold My Beer. MC Alexander Ian kept the day flowing with attendees enjoying the vibe and offerings by local food and beverage vendors.
A highlight for the children was Noddles the Clown, Mr Oppy with his bubbles and the bouncy castles keeping the kids busy!
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What’s old is new again
Pictured with the first of the furniture to be installed (at the foreshore) are Open Spaces Coordinator Matt Rotherham, left, School-Based Trainee Dakota Knowles, and Project Manager Landscape Sam Bourne.
Discarded planks from Whyalla's old jetty have been recycled and turned into furniture to be used right across the city. This is part of our commitment to a circular economy, ensuring we reuse and recycle as much as possible.
The outdoor crew have been busy placing benches and picnic settings around the city in various locations. Many of them suggested by our community via our Facebook page. We would like to thank the community for their suggestions.
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Northern Water Supply Business Case
A Northern Water Supply – Business Case project is currently being conducted by the State Government. The Business Case will assess the environmental, social and economic benefits and impacts of a seawater desalination plant and 450km of pipeline. This includes any potential impacts on the Cuttlefish. Council will continue to advocate for the protection of the Cuttlefish.
The survey is open with responses able to be submitted until 28 February.
We encourage you to visit the Northern Water Supply YourSay page to learn more about the business case and to take the opportunity to complete the survey and have your say.
Depot crew visits a highlight at the Whyalla Child Care Centre
Lyndon with the children at the centre emptying the bins // The children watching the tree crew in action
The children at the Child Care Centre love having visitors. They get super excited when the outdoor crew visit and every Tuesday when Lyndon comes to empty the recycle bins at the Child Care Centre.
Often the children will climb up to the top of the fort for a glimpse of Lyndon at work.
Last week some of the Children were lucky enough to head out with their educator Jo to see Lyndon close up at work, Lyndon spending time showing the children how the recycling truck works evening giving some of the children the opportunity to use the lever to open and close the lid on the top. The children were super excited by this!
Well done to Lyndon for taking a few extra minutes out of his day to spend time with the Children, making their day!
The tree crew also visited the Child Care Centre to remove some unhealthy trees and as you can see from the photo below the children also have loved watching the action from safely indoors!
School Holiday Photos!
