Anthony Albanese says he remains "very confident" in the future of steelmaking in Whyalla, and says the federal government is "continuing to work" with lead producer Nyrstar to secure its operations ...

The federal government's ongoing financial support for the Whyalla steelworks remains a "fiscal risk" to the budget. Meanwhile, the South Australian government continues to hold out for more ...

Whyalla steelworkers are struggling to get the city's blast furnace producing iron again, with SA Premier Peter Malinauskas saying he is "very concerned" about the situation.