City Update 7 June 2024
Salty Sea'esta is tomorrow (Saturday 8 June)!
Join us from 3pm-8pm at the Ada Ryan Gardens for this fantastic, FREE community event. This year’s event offers a wide array of free activities and attractions for all ages, helping the entire community get behind the annual Cuttlefest celebration.
Don't miss Sparkles the inflatable cuttlefish, the VR goggle tent and a kids' zone with craft, face painting, balloon art and more!
There's plenty of live entertainment, featuring local musicians like Gavin Chandler and Graeme Stephenson, Brett the fire artist is back, plus new addition Lollipop Lyra!
To check out the list of all attractions, vendors, market stall, live performances and more, please click the link: https://bit.ly/3KeeWan. You can also head to our Facebook page to see shout outs from some of the artists.
To make sure everyone can partake in the festivities, we are pleased to offer a FREE bus service throughout the event, provided by Des's Cabs. This service will transport you to and from the event, see below for the full timetable.
We can't wait to see you there!
Head to whyalla.com to see all our Cuttlefest activities this season.
A big thank you to our sponsors Des's Cabs and Signarama, as these events can't happen without the support of sponsors. If you're interested in being a sponsor for the remainder of the Cuttlefest season (now through to August), be sure to contact our Events Coordinator Ryan Sutherland on ryan.sutherland@whyalla.sa.gov.au or 8640 3444 to find out how you can get on board and promote your brand to the world!
Hydrogen Jobs Plan consultation
The State Government is seeking your views on how its Hydrogen Jobs Plan can create significant opportunities for Whyalla businesses and the community via its proposed temporary accommodation village.
The government’s YourSay page is also open (https://bit.ly/3VhoJ61), so be sure to check it out and contribute to the conversation - consultation will be open until next Monday 10 June. You can read the full government announcement here: https://bit.ly/3wwNotL.
Should you have any queries, please direct them to OHPSA.Enquiries@sa.gov.au, or visit the Hydrogen_SA office at the Westland Shopping Centre.
Whyalla Airlines anniversary
Hard Waste pick up
Had a recent clean out and need to get rid of some large items? Did you know that council offers each household one FREE hard waste pick up every year? Be sure to take advantage of this free service by arranging a pick-up through Bedford by calling 8647 7711. It's critical you call to book and follow their instructions (for example, do not place the items in front of your house until the night before / morning of arranged collection). There are a number of conditions, so please click on the link for all the information you need: https://bit.ly/3eQRGxA.
Community feedback addressed
During the Easter Market held Saturday 30 April, Council Members made themselves available to meet with members of the community to hold discussions, answer questions and take suggestions regarding matters affecting our city.
The questions addressed include:
- Changing places toilet (locked toilet at the beach)
- What goes in what bin?
- Shopping trolleys
- Rubbish out the front of houses
- Potholes around the city
and much more!
If you'd like to read the full media release regarding outcomes from the event, as well as the agenda containing more questions and answers, please click the link: https://bit.ly/4bEoyas
School-based traineeship completed
Congratulations Brock Zimmermann on the completion of your school-based traineeship! 
Brock worked in our IT department over the past year as part of our Pathway Framework in partnership with Career Employment Group, completing his Certificate III in Business. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
Council is committed to providing youth employment and training opportunities in our city and will look to take on more trainees later this year - stay tuned for more details.
Red Cross in Whyalla
Got a bit of time this June? Time to give blood and change lives? 1 in 3 people in Whyalla will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. Red Cross is rolling into Whyalla from the 17 June to 20 June.
Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at donateblood.com.au, on the app or on 13 14 95.
Careers at council
Do you enjoy working outdoors and manual work? Do you have a love for nature, gardening and plants? Do you want to get paid to work and study? Then this is the opportunity for you!
This three-year fulltime traineeship opportunity will see the successful candidate working across our Open Space operational teams, gaining valuable skills and experience across all facets of caring for and maintaining our City’s open space areas, whilst studying towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a long-term career with Local Government. Employment will be with Career Employment Group upon commencement, and you will be hosted by the City of Whyalla in a bipartisan agreement.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a pre-existing vacancy and does not increase Council's employee numbers.
Applications close 9.00 am Monday 17 June. Click the link to find out more and apply! https://bit.ly/3VozT8N
Small Walls Murals Project
You may have noticed artists working their magic on various walls across the city recently and wondered what's going on. It's all part of the Small Walls Murals Project, which officially kicked off last week. Artist Annie Harris completed her ocean-themed mural on the Yacht Club wall (below left), check out the stunning colours next time you chuck a beachy! Artist Karl James has also just begun his work on a wall at the Wilson Park barbeques, inspired by local flora and fauna, Karl's wall will start to take shape over the next couple of weeks. We will post more artists and their projects over the coming weeks, so be sure to keep an eye on our socials👀
Cuttlefest Art Prize Exhibition
The Cuttlefest Art Prize Exhibition is NOW OPEN! With a heap of entries from artists, schools and creative individuals alike, the Middleback Arts Centre foyer is now lined with art of all shapes and sizes. Visit the Middleback Arts Centre (opening hours vary, check their website for details) from now until the end of June, with the awards night being held on July 2. More information available on whyalla.com/cuttlefest.
