Whyalla City Council

01/06/2026

See below for the community information sessions Northern Water are holding in Whyalla! 😀

Comments have been disabled on this post as it is not a council-focused update. Please contact Northern Water on the details below for any questions.

Want to learn more about the Northern Water Project and have your say?

We’re currently preparing an Environmental Impact Statement for the Project and our team will be in Whyalla next week to chat with the community and answer your questions.

📍 Come and meet the team at the locations listed in the image below.

More community sessions along the pipeline corridor - including Port Augusta - will be announced soon. Stay tuned for dates.

To stay up to date, subscribe for Project Updates by clicking the link in the comments. 👇

📧 [email protected]
📞 1300 893 196

01/06/2026

Whyalla City Council is celebrating a major achievement, with the Whyalla Visitor Centre named winner of the Excellence in Customer Experience Delivery Award at the LG Professionals SA 25th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards. The award recognises the exceptional transformation of the Whyalla Visitor Centre and its commitment to delivering outstanding, visitor experiences across multiple tourism touchpoints. 👏

Click here to read the full media release: https://whycc.au/4dH2hMF

01/06/2026

Salty ‘Sea’esta is this weekend! 🦑🌊 And joining the fun? Mr Oopy! 🫧

Come along to Ada Ryan Gardens on Saturday, June 6, from 11am–4pm for a FREE day of entertainment, food, market stalls and community fun as part of Whyalla’s annual Cuttlefest celebrations!

29/05/2026

Museum Curator and Historian Paul Mazourek recently visited Whyalla Secondary College to chat with students about all things Whyalla history. 👏

Students had the chance to ask questions, learn more about the city’s past, and hear some interesting stories and insights about Whyalla over the years.

It was a great session and a fun way for students to learn more about their local community and history.

29/05/2026

Keep an eye on your letterbox, Whyalla!

This week, residents can expect to receive their Salty 'Sea'esta flyer, including the FREE Community Bus timetable to help you get to and from the event! ☀️

A reminder that Salty 'Sea'esta is happening NEXT WEEKEND, so be sure to head down to the Ada Ryan Gardens on Saturday, 6 June from 11am–4pm. Want a sneak peek? You can check out the full line-up through the link below.

You can also view the digital flyer and FREE bus timetable online through the link: https://whycc.au/4uD8Be2

29/05/2026

Cuttlefest 2026 will kick off next weekend with Salty ‘Sea’esta, a free community gathering at Ada Ryan Gardens on Saturday June 6 from 11am – 4pm, combining live entertainment, local stalls, food vendors and family-friendly activities. 🦑

There will also be a FREE community bus to help get you there, click the link below to see the timetable.

Also, be sure to keep an eye out for the Salty 'Sea' esta flyer and bus timetable coming in your letterbox next week!

Cuttlefest is proudly supported by the South Australian Tourism Commission through the Regional Event Fund.

Click here to see the full list of entertainment, vendors and market stalls: https://whycc.au/4uD8Be2
To see the full Cuttlefest program, click here: https://whycc.au/cuttlefest

28/05/2026

There are multiple ways to (responsibly) toss the mess! ♻️

Got an old battery hiding in a drawer? A mountain of cardboard in the shed? A mystery collection of cables no one dares touch?

Before sending unwanted items to landfill, or leaving them where they don’t belong, Whyalla residents are reminded there are plenty of free and convenient disposal and recycling options available around town.

Click here to see FREE waste disposal options: https://bit.ly/4dQ64WG

28/05/2026

Join Maritime Museum Curator Paul Mazourek for a free weekly talk exploring the rich history of Barngarla country and the development of the Northern Spencer Gulf.

What: Connect with the Past: People in the Landscape
Where: Point Lowly Lighthouse
When: Every Thursday in June and July, 2pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Bookings optional: Contact the Whyalla Visitor Information Centre on 8645 7900

For large groups, schools or private bookings, please contact Paul Mazourek at [email protected] or call 08 8640 3444.

28/05/2026

It was great attending the Career Roadshow at the Whyalla Recreation Centre today! 👏

We enjoyed chatting with students and community members about future pathways and connecting with the many organisations showcasing opportunities in employment, training and education.

Thanks to everyone involved!

27/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week is a time to reflect on our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to consider how we can all contribute to reconciliation. This year’s theme, All In, reminds us that reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility.

As part of this important week, Nunga Screen 2026 offers an opportunity to connect with First Nations voices through storytelling, culture and film. Featuring powerful documentaries and dramas, the program explores themes of identity, family, truth, healing and connection to Country, celebrating culture and creating space to listen, learn and come together.

Nunga Screen:
- Wednesday 3 June at 7pm
- FREE screening at the Middleback Arts Centre
- Pre-show entertainment by Derek Griffin from 6pm.
- Bookings: Call the MAC on 08 8644 7300 or click the link: https://whycc.au/42ZkXkz