Philled In: Mayor Phill Stone's monthly engagements
Whyalla City Council has released its latest summary of mayoral engagements, highlighting the wide range of meetings, events and community activities undertaken by Mayor Phill Stone throughout December 2025 and January 2026.
The update provides residents with insight into the Mayor’s ongoing advocacy, leadership and representation of Whyalla across local, regional and state matters.
Key highlights across the reporting period included Australia Day celebrations, the sod turn for the Multi-User Sports Facility at Whyalla Secondary College, regular engagement with Eyre Peninsula mayors, media updates on major community projects, and discussions with State Government representatives.
Mayor Stone also participated in numerous briefings with Council’s Executive Leadership Team, planning meetings for the 2026 EPLGA Conference, and community-focused events recognising local trainees, volunteers and new Australian citizens.
A cross section of Mayor Phill Stone’s engagements for the period is provided below.
- Weekly briefings with the CEO and Executive Co-ordinator
- Ordinary and Special Council Meetings
- Council Member Briefing Sessions
- Eyre Peninsula Mayors online meeting
- Spencer Gulf Cities Board Meeting
- Executive Leadership Team, Mayor and Deputy Mayor monthly meeting
- Multi-User Sports Facility at Whyalla Secondary College
- Media engagements with ABC Radio, ABC SA Regional Drive and Triple Y
- Visitor Information Centre staff meeting
- Filming of From the Mayor’s Desk
- School-Based Trainee End of Year Recognition Event
- Local Government Association algal bloom briefings
- 2026 EPLGA Conference planning meetings
- Meeting with former Federal Minister Gary Gray
- Meet and Greet with Premier Peter Malinauskas
- Meetings with Member for Giles Eddie Hughes MP
- Media promotion of Ada Ryan Gardens basketball court upgrade
- Harriers Fun Run media engagement
- Australian Citizenship and Citizen of the Year Awards Ceremony
- Triple Y Council Radio Show – early 2026 community update
- Australia Day Family Fun Day at the Whyalla Recreation Centre
The opening of the Ada Ryan Gardens Basketball Court upgrade.