Catch the latest roundup of stories from around Council and Whyalla.
Float Applications
Christmas on the Avenue GFG Christmas Pageant float applications have been extended!
Get excited Whyalla and get your business, community group, or organisation together and join the spirit of Christmas! Join us on Nicolson Ave on December 9.
Entry forms for the GFG Christmas Pageant are open until November 24! We are encouraging everyone to get involved.
To submit an application form to participate in this year’s GFG Christmas Pageant find the link here: https://bit.ly/3QnC6z7
Here are a few words of encouragement from your Mayor, Phill Stone.
Civic Building on Grundel Street
Welcome to the Civic Building on Grundel Street! We are open and have returned to our regular opening hours, customer parking is in the gravel carpark to the left of the entrance. If you have any concerns or queries, please contact customer service on 8640 3444.
-
Employment Opportunities
CCouncil has a number of employment opportunities currently available including:
- - Airport Operations Officer
- - Airport Manager
- - Events and Tourism Lead
If you think you are a potential candidate, read more about these individual jobs and apply at the link here: https://bit.ly/3EVJZ84
We look forward to hearing from you!
-
State and Local Government Partnership
The City of Whyalla will be master-planned under a State and Local Government partnership – focusing on evolving its ‘Steel City’ status to a clean energy future through the delivery of the Malinauskas Labor Government’s Hydrogen Jobs Plan.
The Whyalla Master Plan will provide an ambitious vision for the city as it seeks to become Australia’s hydrogen capital. The Government will invest $100,000 to develop the plan in partnership with the City of Whyalla to ensure the unprecedented opportunities for the city and broader Upper Spencer Gulf can be realised.
Read the story here: https://bit.ly/3FLsg3A
-
Citizen of the Year Awards
There are many locals in our community who give their heart and soul to make Whyalla a better place. Often just doing what they do for the love of it and not the recognition. We want to see them recognised and we need your help to nominate them for an Australia Day Award. We’re calling on the community to take the time to help nominate these wonderful individuals and you can do so by visiting the link here: https://bit.ly/3u03Xwg
Listen to Mayor Phill Stone in the video below on why you should nominate today!
-
Christmas Carols Stalls
Are you a food & beverage vendor? Or have a market stall and want to get involved in the Whyalla Community Christmas Carols?
Send through your application to the Whyalla Show Society! Contact Tamy Pond on whyallashow1@internode.on.net or 0418 244 400
-
Boat Licence Course
Surf Life Saving SA has multiple course locations with a special offer of $129! You will learn about boat terminology, navigation, preparation and more. Click the link below to book.
-
Remembrance Day
Thank you to the Whyalla RSL for organising this year's Remembrance Day ceremony, and to the community for showing their support. We were proud to be involved, represented by Mayor Phill Stone and Deputy Mayor Tamy Pond. The occasion marked the 105th anniversary of the end of World War I, honouring past and current service people and those who gave their lives defending our country. Lest we forget.
-
Final weekend of Garage Sale Trail
Get shopping, Whyalla! this is the final weekend of Garage Sale Trail. See below of all the listed sales happening this weekend, head out and get some great additions to your home. To get some tips and make the best of your weekend follow the link – happy bargain hunting! https://bit.ly/401pnFb
-
History Council of South Australia Lectures
Paul Mazourek pictured with Professor Matt Fitzpatrick, Dr Skye Krichauff and Dr David Sweet after the lectures on Uncovering and Understanding the South Australian Frontier and its Legacies and A brief overview and Aspects of Oral History.
The community enjoyed hearing the lectures!
-
Operation Flinders
We were proud to once again support a group of Whyalla school students to attend the Operation Flinders Foundation program recently, which was a huge success!
The program works to transform the lives of young people aged 13 – 18, aiding to build self-confidence through challenging them and opening them up to a world of opportunity and growth. The students were engaged with the activities and thoroughly enjoyed working together as a team.
If you would like to know more about Operation Flinders and the amazing work that they do click the link: https://bit.ly/3QULlXz
-
The Maritime Museum recevies a valuable donation
The Maritime Museum has received a valuable and rare donation all the way from Victoria!
A 1936 Stevenson mantel clock commemorating a winner of the ‘Swim through Whyalla’ in March the same year. The winner of the clock was S. McInness and the total value 25 pounds in 1936 (the swim prizes value) equals to today’s $4,190.
-
ICC Cricket Cup World Final
Looking for somewhere to watch the ICC Cricket World Cup final this Sunday? The YMCA is hosting an event at the Whyalla Recreation Centre from 6pm this Sunday 19 November. You can watch the game on the big screen and enjoy a three-course meal. Check out the flyer below for details. Bookings are essential, click here to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3QGGVST
