Big year behind us – An even bigger one ahead!
The Spencer Gulf Cities Association (SGC), representing the State’s significant regional hub of Port Augusta, Port Pirie and Whyalla, will “hit the ground running” in 2026 following what has been described as an “incredible year.” Acting chair, Port Augusta Mayor Linley Shine, recapped that both State and Federal Governments had taken intervention and supportive action…
SGC Board Maintains Advocacy Focus During Leadership Change
Port Pirie Mayor Leon Stephens will take a leave of absence from the Spencer Gulf Cities Board as he contests the upcoming State Election. During this period, Port Augusta Mayor Linley Shine, has been appointed Acting Chair for SCG and will maintain strong advocacy around our region’s priorities.The SGC Board, comprising the Mayors of Port…
Thanks Anita Kuss – CEO of Uni Hub Spencer Gulf
The Spencer Gulf Cities (SGC), comprising the Mayors of Port Augusta, Port Pirie and Whyalla, acknowledge the outstanding contribution of CEO Anita Kuss, who has recently announced she will step down from her role as Uni Hub Spencer Gulf CEO in June this year. The SGC played a key role in establishing the Uni Hub…
“ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE” FUTURE ASSURED FOR SA NORTHERN CITIES
Spencer Gulf Cities of Port Augusta, Port Pirie and Whyalla are set for a resurgence of industrial development, new jobs and a fast-growing regional education precinct. In a joint statement, the cities’ three mayors – Linley Shine, Port Augusta; Leon Stephens, Port Pirie also Chair of SGC; and Phill Stone, Whyalla – said they believed…
USG Intergovernmental Group Meeting
The Upper Spencer Gulf Intergovernmental Group (USGIG) chaired by Minister Koutsantonis (representing the Premier) with members including the Mayors/CEOs of the Whyalla, Port Pire and Port Augusta Councils and Local regional MPs Eddie Hughs and Geoff Brock, recently met to progress key strategic growth and recovery issues in the region. The meeting included an update…
USG Intergovernmental Group Meeting
The Upper Spencer Gulf Intergovernmental Group (USGIG) chaired by Minister Koutsantonis (representing the Premier) with members including the Mayors/CEOs of the Whyalla, Port Pire and Port Augusta Councils and Local regional MPs met in Port Augusta recently to progress key strategic growth and recovery issues in the region. The meeting included an update from John…
SGC Tour BHP’s Oak Dam Project
The Chair of the Spencer Gulf Cities (SGC), Mayor Leon Stephens from Port Pirie Regional Council, Mayor Shine from Port Augusta Council and the SGC Executive Officer, Wendy Campana, were hosted by BHP on a tour of the Oak Dam Project last week. Unfortunately, due to other engagements, Mayor Stone, was unable to attend. BHP…
HISTORIC WHYALLA SUPPORT PACKAGE
The recent support package for Whyalla announced by the Prime Minister and SA Premier has been welcomed by the Mayors of Port Pirie and Port Augusta Councils who, along with Whyalla Mayor, Phill Stone, are members of the Spencer Gulf Cities. The future viability of the Whyalla steel works is felt strongly across the region…
SGC MAYORS UNITED IN SUPPORTING WHYALLA
Recent reports regarding the future of the Steel Works in Whyalla is sending shock waves through the Upper Spencer Gulf regional communities and its Councils where decisions taken by GFG and government responses to them are seen as critical to the future prosperity of the region. The Mayors of Whyalla, Port Pirie and Port Augusta…