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25.01.2022 NYE FIREWORKS: Be sure to head down to the foreshore tomorrow (New Year's Eve) as we farewell 2020 with a bang! Sideshow alley will be on throughout the day from 12pm, followed by a fireworks spectacular at the marina from 9pm. Pick a vantage spot anywhere along the foreshore, or view them from up close at the stunning new jetty. NOTE: Only 2000 people will be allowed in the jetty area 'event space' due to COVID restrictions.... No tickets required - enjoy the fireworks for free!

24.01.2022 NEW TIME: Tune into the Triple Y Council Show at its new time on Tuesdays at 2pm. Today (Tue 10 Nov) Tourism Assets Development Officer Paul Mazourek is chatting about our amazing Maritime Museum, including highlights such as the Aboriginal exhibit and the shark exhibit.

22.01.2022 CLOSING SOON: Have you nominated already for the upcoming Australia Day Awards? Make sure you don't miss out before nominations close this weekend. Make sure those special people in the Whyalla community get the recognition they deserve. Watch a recent interview here https://bit.ly/2LCaV4F with Mayor Clare McLaughlin and award winner Jeremy Edwards. Find out more info and to nominate here https://www.whyalla.sa.gov.au//australia-day-award-nominat

22.01.2022 REMINDER: Don't forget the Whyalla LIONS "Carols In The Park" 2020 SPECIAL EDITION launches at 7.30pm tonight, that's only an hour away! Visit www.whyallacarols.com or click the link below to watch! Since September the "Carols" crew have been working tirelessly to bring this special presentation to you, to #CelebrateChristmasWithWhyalla. It's special, it's inspiring, it's MAGICAL! Enjoy!

22.01.2022 REMINDER: As per yesterday's post, Christmas decorations will be going up along the main street throughout today. To allow the workers a safe space to install the decorations, the road will be down to a single lane between 7am-4pm. Please be patient and drive slowly during this period as we all start getting in the festive spirit!

21.01.2022 NYE UPDATE: A reminder of today's New Year's Eve events at the Whyalla Foreshore. Sideshow alley will be on throughout the day from 12pm, followed by a fireworks spectacular at the marina from 9pm. Pick a vantage spot anywhere along the foreshore, or view them from up close at the stunning new jetty. NOTE: Due to COVID restrictions, only 2000 people will be allowed in the 'event space' on / adjacent the jetty area. No tickets required - enjoy the fireworks for free! The Caravan Sounds event in Ada Ryan Gardens is now SOLD OUT. Residents without a ticket can still enjoy the event from the gardens, however they won't be able to enter the event space.

20.01.2022 MORE TIX: Due to popular demand, more tickets have been released for the New Year's Eve Caravan Sounds event in Ada Ryan Gardens - click the image below to buy tickets and for more info. You can still enjoy the event from the gardens without a ticket, but you won't be able to enter the event space. Also a reminder the fireworks spectacular at the marina at 9pm is FREE and does not require a ticket.

20.01.2022 CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: The amazing Whyalla LIONS "Carols In The Park" 2020 SPECIAL EDITION launches at 7.30pm (South Australian time) SUNDAY 13th DECEMBER at www.whyallacarols.com ...for the whole world to see! Since September the "Carols" crew have been working tirelessly to bring this special presentation to you, to #CelebrateChristmasWithWhyalla. It's special, it's inspiring, it's MAGICAL! We can't see you in person in 2020 - but we can still share Christmas with you at www.whyallacarols.com

20.01.2022 ONE SLEEP TO GO: The 'Digital' Christmas Pageant is almost here! Here is a little snippet of the introduction for tomorrow's video. Just one sleep to go. Pageant wil go live tomorrow at 4pm lookout for a link on facebook to our youtube channel.

19.01.2022 AWARD WINNERS: Whyalla’s iconic new jetty continues to attract widespread acclaim, taking out top honours in the peak South Australian engineering body’s annual awards, creating even more widespread attention for our city. https://www.whyalla.sa.gov.au//whyalla-jetty-wins-prestigi

18.01.2022 CLOSING TONIGHT: We're keen to hear from the community on our Draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. Head to our website to have your say, or contact our Community Services Team on 8640 3444 should you require any assistance in completing a response. Consultation closes tonight for those who would like to submit a response, don't miss out on having your say.

17.01.2022 GREAT RESPONSE: It has been just over a week since we launched the Whyalla Digital Christmas Pageant and it has been a resounding success receiving lots of positive feedback. With a special edition the Christmas Carols happening tomorrow night (visit www.whyallacarols.com to watch from 7.30pm) now is good time to watch the pageant again or even for the first time if you haven't seen it yet! Enjoy!

14.01.2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN: See what's happening around Whyalla at the moment with this quick Council update, there is school holiday activities at the Visitor Information Centre and the Public Library, roadworks on Essington Lewis Ave have finished also, click on the link below to read more!

13.01.2022 GARAGE SALE 2020: As the library had to close last weekend their book sale has moved to tomorrow! With hundreds of books to choose from, all for just $1 each or you can grab a bagful for $5 (Cash Only). The Library Book Sale starts tomorrow at 10am through to 1pm. Don't Miss out!

13.01.2022 HARD WORK PRAISED: Whyalla City Council staff have been hard at work ensuring Memorial Oval is in peak form for the commencement of the local cricket season. As part of an ongoing program of proactive maintenance and improvement, Council’s Open Spaces Oval team have recently invested a significant amount of time and effort in preparing the turf wicket at Memorial Oval. Read the full story below.

13.01.2022 CHRISTMAS CLOSURES: Council keeps as many offices and services open and going during the Christmas season but our staff also need some time off to enjoy the festive season. Click on the link below to see Council's temporary festive closures: https://www.whyalla.sa.gov.au/council/contact-us

13.01.2022 CLOSING SOON: Make sure you don't miss out on nominating someone special in this year's Australia Day Awards before nominations close this weekend. Listen to Events & Tourism Development Partner Rebecca Neilson and the most recent Whyalla Citizen of the Year Andrew Eades talk about this year's Australia Day nominations in a recent radio show with Triple Y in the link below. Visit the link below to find out how you can nominate. https://www.whyalla.sa.gov.au//australia-day-award-nominat

13.01.2022 CHRISTMAS BIN PICKUP: Please note that kerbside bin collections that would normally be done on Friday (Christmas and New Years’ day) will be collected on the Saturday instead. You can find next year's kerbside calendar here https://bit.ly/2Wy7bDk. Unsure which bin to put your Christmas waste in? Click on the link below!

12.01.2022 FORESHORE INFO: There's a lot happening at the Whyalla foreshore over the coming days and months, so be sure to check out our Foreshore Precinct Hub for all the latest news, Q&As and contact details.

11.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK 2020: Formerly known as Black Screen, Nunga Screen features an entertaining program of independent films for all ages from emerging to the more established film-makers. Inspiring docos, compelling dramas, quirky animation, contemporary to traditional storytelling this film event is dedicated to bringing communities together to share in culture. Taking place in NAIDOC Week this year, this free event will showcase 13 films across regional South Australia, from town halls, to cinemas to drive-ins. This is a free event, but you still to book a ticket to attend, visit https://www.countryarts.org.au//ve/middleback-arts-centre/ to book now.

07.01.2022 NEARLY HERE: Santa’s on his way, with the big man in the red suit due to appear ‘live’ in your loungeroom this weekend.That’s because this year, for the first time ever, the Whyalla Christmas Pageant is going digital.As the annual Christmas pageant street parade isn’t possible under current covid-19 restrictions, Whyalla City Council and pageant organisers Apex put their heads together to work through ways to bring Christmas cheer to the community. This Saturday at 4pm lookout for a link on facebook to our youtube channel where the video will go live. Read more in the story below.

02.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY: Just a reminder for everyone to stop and remember those fallen soldiers, past service people and those still defending our country. The service will mark 102 years since the end of World War I. It will start 10:45am at the Memorial Oval gates on the corner of Bradford and Wileman Street. The minute's silence will be held at 11am to mark the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.