City of Whyalla

Unearthing a bright future for Whyalla

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

Whyalla Mayor Phill Stone welcomes today’s announcement from the Albanese and Malinauskas Governments that the sale of the Whyalla Steelworks has progressed to a shortlist of two bidders as the process enters its final stages. Click for full release: https://t.co/mbdiJAEQMR

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

Whyalla's Mental Health Matters Round has been officially nominated for the Local Government Professionals SA 2025 Leadership Excellence Awards 👏

Click here to read the full media release: https://t.co/dcHoPEYmrw

[Peter Malinauskas @PMalinauskasMP]

I’m in Whyalla with our local Member, Eddie Hughes - checking out the progress of the new Whyalla Sports Hub, a commitment that we’re delivering.

This new Hub will transform the Whyalla Secondary College site to support young athletes and their families across the Spencer Gulf.

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

The $32 million upgrade of the Whyalla Airport runway has been completed; officially opened this morning by State and Federal Government; Whyalla City Council; Qantas and Fulton Hogan representatives. Check out our full release here for all the details: https://t.co/woScnjgCDG

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

The local economy is reaping the benefits of the Whyalla Airport Runway Upgrade Project, with over $2 million already spent directly with local businesses. Find out more about the benefits and the project here: https://t.co/6P3IYtsq1f @SMullighan

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

The funding keeps flowing for Whyalla, with the State Government announcing almost $7 million for a new Whyalla Foreshore Centre and assistance for workers impacted by job losses at the mines and steelworks. https://t.co/50QxzCnFfS @PMalinauskasMP

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

We’ve managed to secure $30 million in State and Federal funding to enable the city’s airport runway to receive a major upgrade and create local job opportunities. Special thanks to @PMalinauskasMP @TKoutsantonisMP & @CatherineKingMP for their support: https://t.co/aFr3auLP8h.

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

Whyalla’s foreshore splash + play plaza is set to become a reality, thanks to council securing more than $3 million in Federal Government Growing Regions funding, announced today by Minister @CatherineKingMP. All the details here: https://t.co/k8AUEMsVyF

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

Great news for Whyalla, with GFG Alliance casting its first steel in 4 months! Mayor Phill Stone said: "On behalf of Whyalla, I'd like to thank those committed steel workers who have battled tirelessly around the clock to achieve this major milestone." https://t.co/uGt0VvGNFm

[Zero® @ZeroPetroleum]

Exciting progress for Plant Zero. SA: @sagovau has announced its support for a feasibility study to explore the @CityOfWhyalla as the potential site for the plant. This strategic location is set to host a world-leading renewable hydrogen facility, capable of powering Zero®’s fossil-free process at a commercial scale. Led by key aviation industry players, including Adelaide Airport Limited and @Qantas Airways, the study paves the way for Plant Zero. SA to create new jobs and solidify the region’s status as a global leader in sustainable energy.

Read the full press release here:
https://t.co/1BCJlimkfH

#GreenHydrogen #SustainableFuels #eSAF #SAF #EnergyTransition

[Zero® @ZeroPetroleum]

Exciting progress for Plant Zero .SA: @sagovau has announced its support for a feasibility study to explore @CityOfWhyalla as the potential site for the plant. This strategic location is set to host a world-leading renewable hydrogen facility, capable of powering Zero’s fossil-free process at a commercial scale. Led by key aviation industry players, including @AdelaideAirport Limited and @Qantas Airways, the study paves the way for Plant Zero .SA to create new jobs and solidify the region’s status as a global leader in sustainable energy.

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

Whyalla's green future is making global headlines, with SA labeled as 'best positioned to pivot' to green iron in a Washington Post article. Mayor Phill Stone is pictured below being interviewed for the article, which you can read here: https://iron.https://t.co/Oim7KjW96l

[Peter Malinauskas @PMalinauskasMP]

My Government is committed and fully invested in the future of Whyalla.

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

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Premier Peter Malinauskas held his weekly Cabinet meeting in Whyalla yesterday, allowing community leaders, businesses, and workers to discuss key opportunities and challenges. Read more: https://t.co/664sB4rFy3

[Peter Malinauskas @PMalinauskasMP]

My cabinet and I are in Whyalla today because we’re fully invested in the future of Whyalla because we know the opportunities the region presents.

We’ve meet with local stakeholders including Council at today’s cabinet meeting.

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

Hear from Premier Peter Malinauskas after the State Government held its Cabinet meeting here in Whyalla this afternoon, including referencing his discussions with GFG Alliance and providing an update on the Hydrogen Jobs Plan. We’ll have more detail on the visit tomorrow.

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

The Federal Government is investing $400,000 to help protect our unique Cuttlefish Coast Sanctuary Zone, helping ensure it can better cater for growing visitor numbers, led by the SA Govt and partnering with Council: https://t.co/nR4qJce3bI @tanya_plibersek @SenatorGrogan

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

Check out this special message from Olympic bronze medallist Leigh Hoffman, thanking all of Whyalla for the support he received throughout the Olympics 😍

[City of Whyalla @CityOfWhyalla]

"This is very welcome news, as it's been a difficult time for many in our community. These operations are critical for our community, so on behalf of the city, I commend everyone involved for their significant effort in getting the plant back up and running. " Mayor Phill Stone

[Tom Koutsantonis MP @TKoutsantonisMP]

Steel making should recommence by Saturday at the Steel works in Whyalla. If there was ever a community that deserved some good news it’s Whyalla.