Cuttlefest well under way!
Image supplied: Cuttys Boat Tours
The annual Australian Giant Cuttlefish (Sepia Apama) migration is now well and truly underway in the coastal waters near Stony Point.
These ‘chameleons of the sea’ are one of the largest species of cuttlefish found, reaching up to 60cm in length and weighing up to 5kg.
Every year between May and August, they come in their tens of thousands to mate and reproduce, in the process creating an amazing spectacle of cunning games, predation, underwater light shows and colourful kaleidoscopic displays.
There are many ways that you can view this phenomenon in and out of the water.
Whyalla Diving Services offer guided snorkelling and diving tours along with equipment hire. Head to their website to find out more.
Looking for an experience where you can stay warm and dry and view these creatures from above the surface? Jump online and check out Cuttys Glass Bottom Boat Tours. You can climb onboard the Glass Bottom Boat or book in and take an Accessible Tour onboard the ‘Top Gun.’
EMS- Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries will also be coming to Whyalla, offering guided snorkel tours along with a host of other events for the 2023 Cuttlefest Season. Visit the EMS website to find out more and book your spot at one of their guided tours.
If you are not sure what option is going to work for you, give the Whyalla Visitor Information Centre a call on (08) 8645 7900 or pop in and have a chat with the friendly team.
Head to whyalla.com to find out about Cuttlefest and the many events happening in our community to celebrate all things cuttlefish, including a FREE community day – The Salty Sea’esta happening in July- More details on that soon!
Connect with the past – Talks with Paul Mazourek
Connect with the past this Cuttlefest with Maritime Museum Curator Paul Mazourek. Paul will tell the story of the landscape development in the Northern Spencer Gulf.
Gather at the Point Lowly lighthouse at 2pm every Thursday in June and July. Paul’s talk will run for one hour from the start time.
Explore more Cuttlefest at whyalla.com
Environmental & learning focus for Eyre Peninsula groups
Eyre Peninsula Landscapes Board last week announced that Close to $140,000 will go towards landscape management and environmental protection projects on Eyre Peninsula, under the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board’s Grassroots Grants program.
Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries (EMS) has been granted $15,000 to bring a multi-faceted learning and connection experience to the Eyre Peninsula community through a Creating Coastal Connections program.
EMS Co-founder and Program Director Carl Charter says they are looking forward to bringing a series of learning opportunities and experiences to Eyre Peninsula during next year’s SALT Festival on lower Eyre Peninsula as well as at Cuttlefest in Whyalla.
“Our Creating Coastal Connections program will provide a broad range of inclusive opportunities for the community to learn about and experience firsthand, our amazing coastal and marine environment.” Mr Charter said.
Visit the Landscapes South Australia EP website to read more.
Image Supplied: Carl Charter
Hello SA shine a light on our beautiful Northern Coastline
Lauren taking in the view whilst charging her phone on the free Wifi and recharge station.
Lauren from Channel 9's Hello SA program recently returned to Whyalla to explore the remarkable northern coastline!
Lauren and camera-man Tom started the tour off by climbing onboard Cuttys Glass Bottom Boat and taking a tour with Matt to learn all about the cuttlefish and witness them in action.
Lauren and Tom then joined some of the Council team to explore the beautiful coastline, taking a look at the Point Lowly lighthouse and talking about the cottage upgrades before highlighting the incredible views you can experience around the coastline.
The Hello SA episode is scheduled to go to air on Sunday 18 June 2023.
Meet our new Open Spaces Co-ordinator Tracy Robertson
Congratulations to Tracy Robertson who has recently been appointed to the position of Open Spaces Co-ordinator.
Tracy has been an employee with Council for over 34 years and loves making a difference in our community. When you see Tracy, and her big, beautiful smile out and about, be sure to say congrats!
Our open spaces team
For Our Elders - Celebrate NAIDOC week
The Whyalla NAIDOC Week committee have been working hard putting together a week of NAIDOC events for our community.
Check out the calendar of events below and be sure to follow the Whyalla NAIDOC Week page to keep up to date with details on each event.
Australian Red Cross – Life Blood Visit
The Australia Red Cross will be in Whyalla from 20 – 22 June and we are encouraging those that are eligible to take the time to give blood and change lives this month.
1 in 3 people in Whyalla will need blood, and they need people like you to give it.
Pre-book your spot online here, on the Red Cross app or call 13 14 95.
Employment opportunities
If you want to be part of a progressive and passionate organisation committed to making the City of Whyalla a great place to live, work and relax, then joining the Whyalla City Council is the right career move for you.
When you join our team, you’ll make a difference and help shape the City's future.
Take a look below and visit the Employment Opportunities webpage to find out more.
Manager Capital Works Delivery Are you looking for a role that will give you great satisfaction in delivery capital works programs for the City of Whyalla?
This senior role within Council, responsible for planning, overseeing, and leading civil infrastructure projects. As an essential role within the Infrastructure Directorate, you will be required to engage with various internal and external stakeholders and manage several moving projects and parts simultaneously.
Managing the day-today technical aspects of project delivery and achieving results – on time; cost-efficient; quality and overall compliance is paramount to this role.
To find out more and apply visit the website.
Applications for this role close 9.00am Tuesday 13 June 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.
People and Culture Advisor If you are a passionate, motivated person looking for an opportunity to start or expand your human resources career – We want to hear from you!
The successful candidate will learn and grown in HR, industrial relations and organisational development areas of People and Culture.
The role provides human resource services, including recruitment, data and HR metrics, working closely with the Manger People and Culture and People and Culture Business Partner to provide services across the organisation and to external stakeholders. The People and Culture Team will mentor and coach the successful candidate on a pathway to success.
To find out more and apply visit the website.
Applications for this role close 9.00am Tuesday 13 June 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.
Community consultation
Behavioural Support Policy
Behavioural support policies are intended to support appropriate behaviour by members of the council.
A behavioural support policy may specify direction relating to behaviours that must be observed by council members, set out guidelines relating to compliance with those directions and include any other matter relating to the behaviour of council members considered appropriate by the council.
Visit the council website to view the draft document and have your say.
Community consultation is open now until Monday 19 June. Feedback can be provided by:
- Completing a written submission via council’s public consultation website
- Emailing council@whyalla.sa.gov.au
- Writing to: PO Box 126 Whyalla SA 5600
Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act – Draft Bill
To support South Australia’s development of a world-leading hydrogen and renewable energy industry, the Department for Energy and Mining are putting a fit-for-purpose regulatory system in place, the "Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act".
This will ensure that a strong clean energy industry delivers the best outcomes for communities, respects Native Title and delivers net environmental benefit.
Based on feedback from a previous consultation on the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act Issues Paper, a draft Bill has been developed and is now open for consultation.
View the draft bill and respond at the YourSay website
Feedback closes 12pm, Monday 26 June.
The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) Draft Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act
To support South Australia’s development of a world-leading hydrogen and renewable energy industry, the Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) are putting a fit-for-purpose regulatory system in place, the "Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act".
This will ensure that a strong clean energy industry delivers the best outcomes for communities, respects Native Title and delivers net environmental benefit.
Based on feedback from a previous consultation on the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act Issues Paper, a draft Bill has been developed and is now open for consultation.
View the draft bill and respond here: yoursay.sa.gov.au/hrebill
DEM are also holding a drop-in information session at Westland Shopping Centre on June 13 offering more opportunities to talk directly with them about what matters to you.