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Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Comfort Inn Whyalla

99 Playford Avenue
Whyalla , SA 5600
Australia

Phone:

407 187 163

Email:

president@whyallarotary.org.au

The Rotary Club of Whyalla holds dinner meetings on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of each month, starting at 6:30pm, with arrival from 6:15pm. In the 4th week, there’s a fellowship meeting, and in the 5th week, a Club Assembly for members only.

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January 2026

Jack Clayton 1980	Rowley Fenwick 2005
Hugo Ehrke 1983	Keith Wilson 2008
Bert Holds 1983	Perry Eden 2008
Jim Milne 1985	Rob Walton 2008
Jack Walker 1986	Tim Clements 2009
Bill Cruickshank 1990	Alistair Stevenson 2010
Murray Norton PDG 1990	Clinton Garrett 2011
Glen Eden PDG 1992	Soto Stuppos 2012
Syd Harvie 1996	Jack Odgers 2014
Ron Heading 1998	Yari Peltonen 2016
John Holds 2000	Kerre Willsher 2017 +9
Brian Moodie 2002 +1	Jane Owens 2017 +1
Vin Higgins 2002	Michele Hart 2017
John Lewis 2002	John Cagney 2021
Keith Sichler 2003 +2	David Owens 2022
Peter Reid 2004	Bob Norman 2022

Rotary’s alumni honoree works to transform mindsets in peacebuilding efforts

Rotary’s alumni honoree works to transform mindsets in peacebuilding

The game changer

Meet your 2026-27 Rotary president, Olayinka Hakeem Babalola

Indian developer donates US$50 million to The Rotary Foundation

Ravishankar Dakoju pledged that he and his wife and fellow club member, Paola Dakoju, would donate approximately US$50 million (4.5 billion Indian rupees) to The Rotary Foundation.

Olayinka H. Babalola urges members of Rotary to Create Lasting Impact

Rotary International president-elect emphasizes effective action and ‘embracing the world with open arms’

Nanotechnology brings safer water to the Ganges Delta

Nanotechnology brings safer water to the Ganges Delta

2026 Happy New Year

Happy New Year from the Rotary Club of Whyalla

A wonderful start to the new year

As we step into 2026, it’s a fitting time to look back on what we’ve achieved and look ahead to what’s on the horizon. The Rotary Club of Whyalla has delivered numerous successful initiatives, which you may have seen featured on our website and Facebook page. It’s worth remembering that every dollar you spend on our donuts, hotdogs, chips or drinks is put straight back into supporting our local community. We truly appreciate your ongoing support for Rotary, and rest assured, we’ll keep working hard to make a positive difference.

Our first significant initiative is supporting the 'One and All' Sailing Challenge, with the upcoming journey departing from Port Lincoln on Sunday, 18 January 2026. We are delighted to share that four Whyalla students will be taking part in this adventure. Their participation is made possible through the backing of both the Whyalla Rotary Clubs and the Rotary Clubs of Regency Park and Unley.

If you would like to know more about becoming a Rotarian and helping to do such good in the world, or if you would just like to help, please contact our Membership Chair on 0438 844 485

Boomerang Bags

Boomerang Bags: Creating Community Connections and Supporting Sustainability in Whyalla

How a Local Rotarian and ten local volunteers are Diverting Waste, Raising Funds, and Bringing People Together

Introduction

Boomerang Bags is an international movement dedicated to fostering community connections, reducing waste, encouraging sustainable habits, and inspiring a sense of fun in environmental action. In Whyalla, South Australia, this project has taken on a unique local flavour thanks to the passion and dedication of Rotarian Lesley Hartup and her committed team of volunteers.

Building Community Through Action

Driven largely by Lesley Hartup’s initiative, members of the Whyalla community have come together to craft reusable bags and other items from materials that would otherwise end up in landfill. The project relies on the generosity of locals, who donate fabrics and materials, ensuring that the environmental and social benefits remain rooted within the community.

Rotary Club of Whyalla – End of Year School Awards

Celebrating Local Students’ Community Contributions

Overview

Each year, the Rotary Club of Whyalla acknowledges outstanding students from local high schools for their valuable contributions to the community. The recognition comes in the form of a certificate and a $100 gift voucher, presented during a special ceremony at the end of the school year.