Catch the latest roundup of stories from around Council and Whyalla.
Weather Warning
A reminder Whyalla is one of the locations likely to be impacted by damaging winds and extreme heat today (8 December), followed by thunderstorms and heavy rain across the weekend. Check the SES post below for details on how to prepare your property. The Whyalla SES on Keith Street will be open from 4pm-5pm today for residents to pick up empty sandbag packs. The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
* Secure or put away loose items around your property.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.
- For SES assistance call 132 500
- For life-threatening emergencies call 000 (Triple Zero).
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FREE Community Screening
Looking for something to do this weekend now Christmas on the Avenue is postponed due to wet weather? Why not enjoy a FREE movie in the shelter of the Middleback Arts Centre. We've partnered with Country Arts SA to offer this free screening to provide something for families to do this weekend while waiting patiently for Christmas on the Avenue on 20 December. Check out all the details below.
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Christmas on the Avenue POSTPONED
Due to the high likelihood of heavy rain predicted across the weekend and the risk it poses to electrical equipment and floats (and the likelihood of significantly reduced crowd numbers), we have unfortunately had to make the difficult decision to postpone Christmas on the Avenue. The show must go on though, with the event now scheduled for Wednesday 20 December from 6pm, with the Community Carols starting at 7.30pm.
Being mid-week, we understand this may unfortunately not be suitable for everyone. However, due to the extremely short notice at this late stage of the year, this is the only date we can make work due to many factors, including availability of equipment, participants etc. We’re hoping the later start time (given it's now on a work day) and the fact it will be school holidays will still allow most people to attend. The later start time is also aimed at minimising the impact on businesses in the road closure area. We’ll continue to provide further updates over the coming days – stay tuned!
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Letters to Santa
Have you posted your letter to Santa?
The special mailbox is setup in the Council Civic Building on Grundel Street foyer and we're encouraging all the children of Whyalla to pop in and post their special letters to Santa.
The Elves will be back to collect the letters and deliver them to the North Pole.
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Appointment of Deputy Mayor
Congratulations to Deputy Mayor Tamy Pond, for being appointed the position for another 12 months. Tamy expresses deep gratitude, saying, "I am truly honoured to be appointed as Deputy Mayor once again. I look forward to supporting Mayor Stone and giving back to our community."
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Citizen of the Year Awards
The search for Whyalla’s most dedicated and deserving community members has begun, with nominations open for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Awards.
The annual awards celebrate the city’s many generous residents and achievers, who give up their time to give back to the community.
Mayor Phill Stone is urging the public to consider nominating a well-deserving resident so the city can acknowledge some of Whyalla’s quiet achievers for the betterment of the broader community.
Click here to read the full release and nominate: https://bit.ly/3Rd6vAy
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2024 Whyalla Visitor Guide
Planning for the 2024 Whyalla Visitor Guide is well underway, so now is your chance to secure a spot and promote your business or service to visiting tourists in our region!
The guide presents Whyalla in a motivational and inspirational way and is jam-packed with all the information a visitor needs to make the most of their stay. It’s eye-catching, colourful and bright with a modern feel.
So why should you advertise in the Whyalla Visitor Guide?
* Large reach via 20,000 printed copies and an online edition
* Global exposure via the online flipbook
* Send people direct to your website or booking page with clickable links
* Reach your target audience, with the guide available through Visitor Information Centres across South Australia
Take up this opportunity to advertise in the 2024 Whyalla Visitor Guide and help attract visitors to your business!
You can download the full media kit with booking form here: https://bit.ly/3ReD5lA
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Hydrogen Jobs Plan
Our Council Members visited the site of the Hydrogen Jobs Plan for the first time recently, hosted by the Office of Hydrogen Power SA. This included a briefing on the location and next steps for the project. It also coincided with the State’s Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Bill passing both Houses of South Australian Parliament, enabling the state to capitalise on its abundant wind and solar and underlining our status as a global clean energy leader. Find out more about that and all things hydrogen here: https://bit.ly/3Q8hKrV
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Completion of Traineeship
Congratulations Cooper on the completion of your Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation! We are proud to be able to support local youth in getting a start on their career.
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Civic Building on Grundel
A reminder that Council is operating from the Civic Building on Grundel Street! If you have any concerns or queries, please contact customer service on 8640 3444.
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Santos FREE Christmas Light Bus Tours
The Santos free Christmas Light Bus Tours will be held over three nights, with two buses on each night. Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 December. Tours start at 8:45pm and run for about 1.5 hours with a limited capacity of 18 people for each bus.
Call Ron or Kylie on 8645 5999 to make a booking.
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WCC Website upgrade
The Whyalla City Council website has been given a makeover!
The refresh is aimed at creating a more user-friendly, simplified, accessible website that helps improve customers’ experience.
Users will notice the main difference is the homepage, which has a more modern look and now features an icon box with the most visited pages on the site, as well as an upgraded search bar – both making it simpler to find what you’re looking for.
So be sure to click around in the new-look site and let us know what you think and how it can be further improved. Click the link here to read more and provide feedback: https://bit.ly/3nRW6hS
or email communications@whyalla.sa.gov.au, or call 8640 3444.
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Outdoor Crew
The outdoor crew were trimming hedges recently at our Flinders and Freycinet lookout! Looks great team!
