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Pipeline renewal nears

PORT PIRIE - SA Water is set to commence a major wastewater infrastructure upgrade across several streets in Port Pirie, with works expected to...

Ag Town nominations open

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Agricultural Town of the Year Award, with rural communities across South Australia encouraged to put themselves forward. The...

NASA ambassadors keen for show promo

It was a jovial night at Crystal Brook on 28 March as the Northern Agricultural Shows Association (NASA) hosted its presentation night and acknowledged...

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Pirie set for netball

PORT PIRIE - The Port Pirie Netball Association is set for another strong season this year, with steady growth in participation and continuous improvements...

First race meeting held at Port Augusta Race Club

PORT AUGUSTA - The Port Augusta Racing Club held its first race meeting for the season, with organisers keen to be back on track....

Whyalla teams ready to step on court

WHYALLA - The Whyalla Netball Association is gearing up for a strong 2026 season, with increasing participation numbers and renewed optimism across all grades. The...

Five-goal burst proves costly for Demons

PORT PIRIE – The Demons suffered a tough and unexpected 5–2 defeat away to Angle Vale on Saturday, 11 April, in a match defined...

Savoy loses narrowly

PORT PIRIE - Savoy’s new Premier Divisions soccer season kicked off last Sunday at the Sports Precinct and the visiting Para Hills East managed...

Tight battles in squash

PORT PIRIE - In round seven of the Port Pirie 2026 Autumn Pennant season played on 25 March, Roosters defeated Cowboys 3-3 (12g-11g). Eugene Venter...

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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Inclusive Basketball to celebrate 10 years

PORT AUGUSTA - Inclusive Basketball Port Augusta will celebrate its 10 year anniversary this April with a special event. The anniversary event will celebrate...

Firefighter bids farewell

PORT PIRIE - After four decades of service, Anthony 'AJ' Smith has hung up his helmet as a senior firefighter and closed a chapter...

Special clinic hits century

PORT PIRIE - A unique piece of the city’s industrial and health history has reached a remarkable milestone, as the BHAS Dental Clinic recently...

Hall upgrades underway

NAPPERBY - Important upgrades have begun at Napperby Hall to help protect and enhance the historic community facility. The improvements, delivered through a partnership between...

Renewables land unlocked

WHYALLA - A vast area of land west of Whyalla has been opened to potential large-scale renewable energy development, as the State Government calls...

Brock officially secures Stuart

REGION - Independent Geoff Brock has officially been declared the Member for Stuart following the 2026 state election. The declaration of the poll, conducted by...

Campaign welcomed by new residents

PORT AUGUSTA - Mediterranean Cafe’s Shagun Singh is pleased to see the Upper Spencer Cities new campaign come to fruition. The campaign was designed to...

Residents disposing of items incorrectly

PORT AUGUSTA - The Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) has reported high levels of contamination in recycling loads arriving from Port Augusta, with...

Insurance support returns

PORT PIRIE - Policyholders in Port Pirie impacted by the severe storms last November will once again have the opportunity to meet with insurers. Scheduled...

Discover what’s on around the Spencer Gulf

WHYALLA PAYING RESPECTS ANZAC COMMEMORATION - Saturday, April 18, Bunyarra Community Centre, 7pm, Whyalla Singers will perform stories and songs remembering POW lives lost in fall...