Agreement creates pathway for Australia’s first green credentialed manufacturing and export complex. Iron Road Limited is please to announce that the Company has signed a Heads of Agreement and Project Development Accord with The Hydrogen Utility (H2U), and Australian hydrogen infrastructure developer and renewable energy integrator.  Iron Road and H2U will work collectively to develop […]

The South Australian Freight Council (SAFC) has launched Moving Freight 2019, its plan for the State’s future transport and logistics infrastructure and its primary submission into Infrastructure South Australia’s 20 Year State Infrastructure Strategy. The SA Freight Council is the State’s peak, multi-modal industry group that advises both the Federal and State governments on industry related […]

An innovative new rail for the transformational 1,700km Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail, has been designed by Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and the final shape further refined in conjunction with LIberty Primary Steel in Whyalla, who are also responsible for its manufacture. Inland Rail CEO, Richard Wankmuller, said the new rail shape – made […]

The Food South Australia Business Growth Program assists manufacturers and producers to identify potential markets and respond to business management challenges through a flexible program of support services.  There are three components to the Business Growth Program; Market Intelligence, Business Management and Finance and Risk Management. The Business Growth Program is open to all food or […]

The State Government has dedicated $25,000 to the pilot program, providing drought-affected farmers with an additional income, along with addressing the environmental issue of the high population of kangaroos in the western Eyre Peninsula and Upper North Regions. The three month program, jointly developed by Livestock SA, Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA), the Department […]

Regional Development Australia Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula (RDAWEP) worked closely with the Australian Migrant Resource Centre over the past few months to create and host the first Adelaide based migration expo. The expo was opened by the Honourable Vicki Chapman MP, Deputy Premier, clearly demonstrating the commitment of the State Government to the migration agenda […]

The South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC), together with industry leaders, has launched the South Australian Visitor Economy Sector Plan 2030 which sets an ambitious, bold agenda for tourism. The plan sets a bold ambition to grow the visitor economy to $12.8 billion by 2030 and generate an additional 16,000 jobs. The plan has been developed […]

In 2009, Coffin Bay was number 38 best Australian town in Australian Traveller magazine.  In 2019, they’re number 10! Australian Traveller has published its list of the best Australian towns.  The selection, based on the editor’s top picks, names the best spots in each state to visit and live. Yallingup, WA Byron Bay, NSW Alice Springs, NT […]

Wotif have launched their latest countrywide initiative, The Festival of Wot? to invigorate domestic tourism and celebrate Australia’s unique quirks. Following the success of Australia’s Next Big Thing, where Wotif gifted Chinchilla, QLD with The Big Melon – this year’s initiative will again shine a light on domestic tourism while celebrating what makes Australia unique. […]

The South Australian Government has released its Rural Medical Workforce Plan for public consultation and is urging those living in rural and remote areas to provide input. The draft plan outlines strategies to help meet the Government’s commitment to develop ‘a plan to recruit, train and develop the health professionals…….needed to deliver country health services’, […]

The Marshall Liberal Government has recently launched a review of South Australia’s Pastoral Act and is seeking your feedback on how greater productivity can be created from the 410,000 square kilometres of pastoral rangelands. A discussion paper has been released asking for feedback on the current Pastoral Land Management and Conservation Act 1989. The current […]

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has launched the Small Business Survey. The survey will help the ACSC’s new dedicated technical advice team for small businesses better understand how Australian small businesses operate. By receiving input directly from small businesses, the ACSC can ensure the technical advice they provide is actionable, relevant and tailored to […]

Your input is sought to shape a new Housing and Homelessness Strategy and future direction of housing in South Australia. Development of the new strategy will provide an opportunity to redefine and reform the housing system in South Australia over the next 10 years.  It will address how to meet current and future housing needs, […]

Have your say on how year 7 will move from primary school to high school in regional South Australia. Year 7 will be taught in all public high schools from term 1, 2022. The State Government understands that introducing year 7 to high school in the regional setting will require special consideration, and they want […]

The University of South Australia’s Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) supports the startup community through public events, programs and an incubator to inspire founders about the startup process and provide support to local businesses looking to grow. In August 2019, a new ICC will be opened in Whyalla after receiving grant funding from the Australian […]

The South Australian Living Arts (SALA) Festival is a state-wide festival of Visual Art. The SALA Festival was established in 1998 to promote and celebrate the many talented visual arts in South Australia. Their aim to extend audiences remains a cornerstone of the Festival, and as an umbrella organisation they have continued a policy of […]

Need help with an ILC idea? If you need help coming up with an idea for your ILC application, there is help. Register Here for the free ILC Ready workshop in Whyalla. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be: better equipped to assess the suitability of your project for an ILC grant, including understanding […]

Find out how the Entrepreneurs’ Programme can help you commercialise your novel products, processes and services. Come along to one of the interactive and practical information sessions on the services and grants offered through Accelerating Commercialisation. At this information session you will find out how your business can: get expert guidance from Commercialisation Advisers access innovative […]

The Eyre Peninsula Community Foundation Board cordially invites you to their Fundraising Dinner & Dance for the EP Home Hospice Service being held at the Port Lincoln Hotel on Saturday, 17 August 2019. The EP Home Hospice Service provides out of hours and weekend support for terminally ill patients who wish to remain in their […]

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is actively seeking community input to inform three projects which have been identified as priorities for the 2017-2021 Strategic Plan cycle. The Game On project will prioritise and explore a handful of key issues relevant to the sport and recreation industry and provide a platform for shared understanding and […]

The 15th Upper Spencer Gulf conference and trade expo follows previous sold-out events in Whyalla 2017 and Port Augusta 2018.  You won’t want to miss your chance to gather industry information and develop your business relationships. This annual event is designed specifically to help asset owners, developers and explorers link with suppliers and regional stakeholders. […]

The South Australian Oyster Research Council [SAORC] will be holding their 2019 Seminar, Dinner and AGM in Streaky Bay from Wednesday, 21 August to Friday, 23 August 2019 at the Streaky Bay and Districts Community Complex. Each year SAOGA and SAORC hold its annual seminar and trade show in a South Australian oyster growing region.  […]

Discover the range of study options available at the UniSA Whyalla Campus from Nursing, Social Work, Education (Primary and Early Childhood) as well as the pathway programs, Foundations Studies and the Aboriginal Pathway Program. You can explore what online learning options are available through  UniSA Online or at one of the city campuses in Adelaide. […]

The National Mental Health Commission wishes to consult and engage with all Australians on the 2030 Vision for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. As part of Connections, the Commission will be visiting 23 communities across Australia to hold meetings of which anyone with a living experience of mental health; consumers, carers, families and those organisations […]

The Department of Innovation and Skills [DIS] and Music Development Office are holding a FREE one-day workshop for both musicians and new (or existing) venue operators to improve the way they work together to increase live music activation. Regional Accelerator Music Program [RAMP] is a SA Government initiative to increase live music in regional areas. […]

Congratulations to the Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation for being named as one of five winners in the second round of the state government’s SA Healthy Towns Challenge. Their successful application, in conjunction with the Ceduna Youth Hub and Bicycle SA, will bring the ‘Bikes Palya’ program to Ceduna later this year. The purpose of the grant […]

Take advantage of the Active Club Program to get a defibrillator for your local sporting club. Most clubs recognise the importance of defibrillators as an essential part of their safety program, however the outlay costs can be frightening. For clubs on a tight budget, raising the money needed can be difficult for this life saving […]

Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey MP announced that Round 5 of the highly popular Stronger Communities Programme has now opened to fund small capital projects in our electorate. The Stronger Communities Programme provides each of the 151 federal electorates with up to $150,000 for projects that improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant […]