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Phil’s lifetime of service

PORT PIRIE - For more than four decades, Phil Amato has dedicated countless hours to sport, culture and community life in Port Pirie, which...

Baking community spirit

PORT PIRIE - The scone has been taking centre stage across the state, as Meals on Wheels SA launches a campaign to acknowledge the...

Supporting young learners

WHYALLA - Chris Barsby from the Whyalla Public Library has been recognised for her contribution to youth learning, receiving a Special Community Award from...

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Sport

Eagles host preseason spectacle

REGION - A pre-season football competition is set to hit the Upper Yorke Peninsula, as five sides from across the state descend on Port...

Lining up championships

REGION - Fourteen teams representing seven eightball associations contested the annual Eyre Peninsula eightball carnival during the March long weekend. Hosted by the...

Big wins across the tables

PORT AUGUSTA - Results of round 18 of the Port Augusta Eightball Association. Waldos Mob 3, PABC Shooters 13 Bottom-placed team, Waldos Mob struggled against fourth-placed...

Souths crowned champions

PORT AUGUSTA - South Augusta have gone undefeated after beating Quorn to win the 2025/26 Port Augusta Cricket Association A grade premiership. South were...

Pickleball a hit with locals

PORT AUGUSTA - One of the sports featured during the 2025 Masters Games in Port Augusta was pickleball. The sport captured the interest of...

Misfits get win over Waldos

PORT AUGUSTA - Round 17 of Port Augusta Eightball was played out during the week, with some close games being played including a tie...

SA Government

The pain behind the loss

“THE harm creeps up on you — by the time you recognise it, it's already well and truly taken hold.” These are the words of...

See the signs, stop the harm

RECOGNISING the damage done early, and reaching out for support, are crucial to overcoming gambling harm for regional South Australians. Department of Human Services...

Strong support for regional communities

WHILE the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. ...

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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Progress key for Iron Knob

WHYALLA - The Iron Knob Progress Association is taking steps to strengthen the township’s future, working to develop a business plan aimed at improving...

Council rating shows gain

Port Augusta City Council has made significant strides in improving its long-term financial sustainability, moving from a decade-long “Unsustainable” rating to being assessed as...

Discover what’s on in the Spencer Gulf

WHYALLA TIME TO RELAX WOMEN’S MEDITATION - Thursday, March 26, (Thursdays). The Haven, 67 McRitchie Cr, Whyalla Stuart, 11am-11.45am, enjoy some gentle movement, breath work to...

Work, learn on country

REGION - A landmark Indigenous ranger program in the Cooper Basin has reached a major milestone, with its first recruits now trained and actively...

Free fringe event at Uni

WHYALLA - A free community event will offer Whyalla residents a preview of a major new cultural experience when Immersive Worlds Discovery Day takes...

Show and shine returns

PORT PIRIE - The Pirie and Districts Automotive Restorers Club (PADARC) will hold its third annual Show and Shine event next month. The show will...

Shopping precinct powers

REGION - The Port Augusta central building district and Westland Shopping Centre in Whyalla have both been formally declared ‘Designated Shopping Precincts,’ as...

Hughes retains seat of Giles

REGION - Incumbent Member for Giles Eddie Hughes has retained his seat, securing a fourth successive term in Parliament. While counting is still ongoing...

Tradie receives honour

REGION - A tradie from Northern South Australia was one of six winners recognised for their skill, passion and contribution towards their local communities...