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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...

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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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Author talk entertains

REGION - South Australian author Leanda Herring recently visited several Spencer Gulf libraries on a book tour to promote her new crime novel Beneath...

Regional media deserves more than being taken for granted

As a life member of Country Press SA, I read the recent correspondence from the Electoral Commission regarding its media strategy for the 2026...

Bank backs community support

PORT PIRIE - A partnership between Uniting Country SA and the Commonwealth Bank branch in Port Pirie has helped provide essential support to ease...

2026 State Election – how it stands

Preferences will be a major player in the 2026 South Australian election. One Nation has taken votes mostly across smaller rural towns, resulting in the...

Voices rise at Umeewarra

PORT AUGUSTA – Umeewarra Aboriginal Media Association has been recognised for its longstanding commitment to promoting First Nations voices, taking home the Media Award...

Those were the days

Full name: Anthony ‘Ginger’ Sampson Town of residence: Port Pirie Town of birth: Port Pirie Year of birth: 1942 Age: 83 Mother and father’s name: Kathleen and George Number of...

150 years of rail history

PORT BROUGHTON - Regional transport history will be celebrated this year, with the 150th anniversary of the opening of the horse-drawn railway between Port...

Time to rediscover Kirra

There’s something about Kirra, from the pristine open beach to the laidback community vibe to the latest restaurant openings - it’s a popular seaside...

Players celebrate 70 years

WHYALLA - The Whyalla Players celebrated a historic milestone this month, marking the group’s 70th anniversary with a day of reflection, performance and recognition....

Odd socks for a good cause

WHYALLA - Whyalla residents are being encouraged to show their support for inclusion and diversity by wearing odd socks to mark World Down Syndrome...