Lest We Forget – Whyalla’s ANZAC Day Service
Council Member Peter Klobucar, Mayor Phill Stone, Deputy Mayor Tamy Pond, and Council Member Kathryn Campbell at the ANZAC Day Service.
Many in the Whyalla community came together this week for the Whyalla ANZAC Day services.
ANZAC Day is a day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that acknowledges and allows reflections and the honouring of those who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. It’s also a day to pay respects and acknowledge those still serving.
The Dawn Service, March, and Morning Service were all well attended by the community, and we thank the RSL Whyalla Sub-branch and those that contributed to making this year’s ANZAC Day a success.
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Whyalla’s wellbeing at the heart of the liquor restrictions
Senior Sergeant Marc Hutchins Whyalla Police, South Australia’s Commissioner for Liquor and Gambling Dini Soulio and Mayor Phill Stone attend a bottle shop to discuss the challenges with the local staff.
We’ve been working with Whyalla Police to put Whyalla’s wellbeing at the forefront of discussions about local liquor restrictions.
Mayor Phill Stone met with Commissioner for Liquor and Gambling Dini Soulio and Senior Sergeant Marc Hutchins, Whyalla Police in early April as part of ongoing consultation.
They visited a Whyalla bottle shop to discuss the challenges experienced by the staff dealing with the liquor restrictions in our community.
More information about the restrictions and the State Government developed App ID Scan is being shared through our community so that better understanding can help local bottle shop staff serve customers more efficiently.
It includes reminders to carry ID if purchasing casks, spirits or fortified wines and provides information about support services available for alcohol use.
More information about Whyalla’s liquor restrictions is available on the Consumer and Business Services website.
If you require further information or have any questions about the liquor restrictions or ID Scan, contact liquorandgaming@sa.gov.au
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Reminder to provide your feedback
If you weren't able to attend the 'What's the Future?' workshop earlier this month, you still have the opportunity to have your say and provide your view on the city's future by completing the survey online.
The survey will close this Friday 28 April at 5pm.
To read more about the night and watch a video of some of what took place, visit our website.
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Dogs on and off leash at the Whyalla Foreshore
Regulation and Compliance Officers Charmaine and Katrina standing below one of the newly installed signs located on the marina rock wall.
Dog owners are reminded of the dogs on-and-off leash requirements for the foreshore area.
Dogs can be off-leash and under effective control at all times from Dunstone Street to the mangroves.
Dogs can be off-leash and under effective control on the beach (low water mark on the seashore to the seawall) from the Marina rock wall to Dunstone Street at certain times:
- Before 8am and after 9pm during Central Daylight-Saving Time (summer) and,
- Before 8am and after 6pm during Central Standard Time (winter)
Dogs must be on-leash at all times in other areas of the foreshore including the marina rock wall, jetty and boardwalk.
For more information, visit the Council website.
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Cuttlefish exclusion zone
Image supplied by Scott Portelli
The State Government recently announced that it will be permanently implementing the exclusion zone for the Giant Australian Cuttlefish as of 1 May 2023.
This relates to the closure zone that was increased temporarily last year, now spanning from the Mean High Water Spring near Arno Bay to the Mean High Water Springs closest to the Wallaroo Jetty (see the map below outlining the current temporary closure).
Thanks to Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven MLC and Member for Giles Eddie Hughes MP for their efforts to see this implemented.
We’ll continue our advocacy to ensure this heritage-listed phenomenon receives ongoing protection and is not compromised by any proposed developments.
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Manta Milmilpa (Sacred Ground)
Modern-day storyteller and master guitarist Robert K. Champion will take to the Middleback Arts Centre stage on Wednesday 3rd May in his new show Manta Milmilpa (Sacred Ground).
Through story and song, Robert sheds light on the nation’s truth and gives a voice to the past and present.
We are pleased to support this tour to the arts centre. You won’t want to miss this moving and insightful performance.
Book your tickets online at Middleback Arts Centre website or contact the team at the Middleback Arts Centre on 8644 7300.
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Community consultation
Annual Business Plan and Budget
Are you interested in how your rates are used to improve your community? Are you keen to have your say and help shape our city’s future? Then we want to hear from you! We are seeking your feedback on this year’s draft budget, which focuses on maintaining existing services and assets, while factoring in once-in-a-generation high inflation levels leading to increasing costs.
Visit the council website to learn more, access the entire draft document, and find out how you can have your say.
Community consultation is open from Thursday 27 April to Friday 19 May. Feedback can be provided by:
- Attending one of the Community Information Sessions at the Mount Laura Homestead Museum Building (Ekblom Street) at 6pm on Tuesday 2 May or 6pm on Tuesday 16 May
- Completing a written submission via council’s public consultation website
- Emailing council@whyalla.sa.gov.au
- Writing to: PO Box 126 Whyalla SA 5600
- Providing a verbal submission at the May council meeting (from 5.30pm Monday 15 May)
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Code of Practice for Access to Meetings and Documents
On Monday April 17, Council endorsed the draft Code of Practice for Access to Meetings and Documents which is now out for public consultation.
The ‘Code of Practice for Access to Meetings and Documents’ has been revised using the LGA template to incorporate changed provisions and enable Council to meet statutory requirements under section 92 of the Local Government Act 1999.
The Code of Practice includes information relating to:
- access to the agenda for meetings;
- public access to meetings;
- the process to exclude the public from meetings;
- matters for which the Council, or a Council committee, can order that the public be excluded;
- how the Council will approach the use of the confidentiality provisions in the Local Government Act;
- public access to documents, including minutes;
- review of confidentiality orders;
- accountability and reporting to the community, and the availability of the Code of Practice; and
- grievances about the use of the Code of Practice by Council.
Visit the council website to view the draft document and have your say.
Community consultation is open now until Friday 26 May. 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
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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.
We currently have two vacancies – Open Spaces Coordinator and Municipal Employee- Infrastructure.
Take a look below and visit the Employment Opportunities webpage to find out more.
Open Spaces Coordinator
Are you looking for a new career, are you community minded and do you want to Lead a team committed to the beautification of our city?
Join our Depot team and lead with vision, passion and purpose.
To find out more and apply visit the website
Municipal Employee – Infrastructure
Do you enjoy working outdoors and doing manual work?
Are you ready for a one-of-a-kind carer opportunity to work for a diverse Council that is committed to growing and developing our employees?
Here is your chance to become a member of the Infrastructure Operations unit and contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of Whyalla’s public amenities.
To find out more and apply visit the website.