'Jobs galore' pitch for axed steelworkers after closure

Key points

• More than 20 companies have opened their doors to former Whyalla steelworkers after the closure of an ageing blast furnace. Around 600 job opportunities in South Australia are available through employers including BHP and Nyrstar.
• The roles range from specialised technical trades to labour hire. About 250 people reportedly accepted redundancies and finished at the plant on Friday.
• Premier Peter Malinauskas said the jobs would let workers move quickly into the workforce. The governments are funding KordaMentha to meet redundancy entitlements before the proposed sale, which is expected to be finalised by the end of 2026.