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Rodeo to celebrate 60 years

WILMINGTON - Wilmington Night Rodeo is giddying up to celebrate its 60th anniversary on 31 January. Committee member Sarah Slee said people can expect high-calibre...

New focus on Pirie museum

PORT PIRIE - The Port Pirie National Trust Museum is aiming for more of a community focus in 2026, with facilities being made available...

Discover what’s on in the Spencer Gulf

PORT PIRIE BUILDING BLOCKS, RELATIONSHIPS LEGO CLUB - Thursday, January 29, Port Pirie Regional Library, from 3.30pm-4.30pm. For ages 5-12. Phone 8632 1649 to book. CARDS AND...

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Ready for women’s footy

PORT PIRIE - The Port Bulldogs Football Club has announced it wants to form two teams for the upcoming Mid North Women's Football Competition...

Bowls brilliance from Daisy

Gladstone’s young bowling star has claimed another honour, cementing herself as one of the sport’s brightest talents. Daisy Coe added a second consecutive State Under...

Local players set to compete in Country Cup

PORT AUGUSTA - During the break, three talented basketballers will make the trip to compete in the 2026 Albury/Wodonga Australian Country Cup. Eagles No. 35...

Battle for second heats up

REGION - While South Augusta look certain to stay on top of the table, Quorn, Central Augusta and Punjabi Warriors are all in contention...

Plenty of action at Carrieton

To station owners and the stockmen and women of the Flinders Ranges, New Year means only one thing - Carrieton Rodeo. For more than 70...

Clubs clarify merger talks

WHYALLA - Two football clubs in Whyalla have moved to clarify their positions following recent public commentary regarding possible merger discussions. North Whyalla and...

SA Government

Vouchers directly boost visitation

THE hospitality and tourism sector in the Whyalla region is seeing a welcome boost this summer, thanks to the Coast is Calling Travel Voucher...

Tackling SA’s algal bloom

A harmful algal bloom has been impacting large stretches of South Australia’s coastline since mid-March. South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Executive Director Professor...

How to access business support through algal bloom

The State Government’s Department of State Development is providing a range of measures to support impacted businesses, and their owners and staff, through the...

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Those were the days: Nicholas Seindanis

Full name: Nicholas Seindanis Town of residence: Weeroona Island Town of birth: Port Pirie Year of birth: 1955 Age: 70 Mother and father’s name: John and Lena Number of siblings:...

Leanne goes above, beyond

PORT AUGUSTA - Quiet dedication and a willingness to step forward to help her community has earned Leanne Powell the title of Port Augusta...

From the editor’s desk

Australia Day arrives each year with a mix of pride, reflection and, increasingly, difficult conversations. As a nation, we are growing at a rapid...

Dedicated Douglas receives OAM

PORT PIRIE - At 93 years of age, Douglas Ahola has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General...

Those were the Days: Elaine Schuster

Full name: Elaine Schuster Town of residence: Port Augusta Town of birth: Adelaide Year of birth:1948 Age: 76 Mother and Father's name: Edith and David Lambert (No. of)...

Greg’s impact on sport and school

PORT PIRIE - For more than 50 years, Greg Congdon has been a prominent figure within sports and school teaching in Port Pirie. Born in...

Crows community camp to run in the Upper Spencer Gulf

REGION - The Adelaide Crows are set to hold an open training session, coaching clinics as well as visits to schools during a two...

Heather to farewell Fringe

WHYALLA - After 11 years at the helm, Whyalla-raised arts leader Heather Croall will step down as director and chief executive officer (CEO) of...

Assistance for drought-affected businesses

REGION - Registrations have opened for Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North’s (RDAYMN) new Business 2 Business Drought Program. It will provide free and...

Magnetite expands hold on Braemar

REGION - Magnetite Mines has announced it has been granted another exploration licence, expanding its footprint in the Braemar iron ore region as it...