Cowell receives solar funds
REGION - The District Council of Franklin Harbour will undertake a major clean-energy upgrade following grant funding from the second round of the Federal...
Fishing restrictions eased
REGION - Temporary fishing restrictions affecting recreational and charter boat fishers in the Spencer Gulf have been partially eased, following the latest scientific review...
Funds to help with disaster preparedness
REGION - South Australia will receive more than $10 million in federal funding to support seven projects aimed at strengthening community preparedness for natural...
Year that was in Whyalla – August
AUGUST
07/08/2025: Whyalla Steelworks administrators KordaMentha confirmed the closure of the final expression of interest (EOI) stage (Phase 1) for the steelworks sale, reporting interest...
Cost of living key for youth
WHYALLA - Young people in Whyalla have identified cost-of-living pressures, mental health concerns and uncertainty about the future as key issues affecting their lives,...
Travel games to keep kids entertained
School holidays often mean a great long weekend of fun at a destination of choice, but getting there can be a battle when it...
Year that was in Whyalla – July
JULY
03/07/2025: Weeroona Bay Football Club announced it would enter into merger talks with other local clubs.
10/07/2025: The Whyalla community celebrated NAIDOC Week, with a...
Heatwave risks on rise
REGION - While summer is the most enjoyable time of the year for many, South Australians are also being urged to stay safe during...
Year that was in Whyalla
JUNE
05/06/2025: The UniSA Whyalla Campus hosted its annual Student Acknowledgement Evening. Nearly 40 students studying a variety of courses and degrees were presented with...
Debate over lighting funds
WHYALLA - The final ordinary council meeting was held on December 15, with a range of items up for discussion.
HARP N’ SHAMROCK PETITION
Council has...















