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Reconnecting with family

WHYALLA - Two members of the Whyalla Family History Group have shared their remarkable stories of how they both managed to track down long...

Childhood careers open

REGION – A new partnership between Uni Hub Spencer Gulf and Flinders University aims to boost the local early childhood workforce, offering a ‘fast-tracked’...

Services rally after storm

PORT PIRIE – When a violent storm tore through Port Pirie on 22 November, 2025, the damage left behind was unlike anything many locals...

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Sport

PACA mid season review

REGION - We are now halfway through the season of the PACA A Grade competition and the ladder is beginning to separate the stronger...

Ladder is tight at the top

PORT AUGUSTA - Following Irak-Iran’s loss in round nine of the Port Augusta Eightball Association competition, Tip N Balls have established a four point...

Year that was in sport -December

DECEMBER 04/12/2025: North Whyalla completed its undefeated season in the Whyalla Football League women’s competition, defeating West Augusta to claim the 2025 premiership. 11/12/2025: The...

Year that was in sport – November

NOVEMBER 06/11/2025: Only three rounds into the Port Augusta Cricket Association A Grade competition, but the ladder was already beginning to take shape with interesting...

Year that was in sport – October

OCTOBER 02/10/2025: After a tough loss, South Whyalla bounced back with a convincing victory over newcomers Central Augusta in its women’s football clash at Bennett...

Year that was in sport – September

SEPTEMBER 04/09/2025: In the Port Augusta A Grade netball final, top seeded Vikings settled quickly against Railways, winning by 10 goals. 11/09/2025: Solomontown secured its place...

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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Damaging winds forecast

A severe weather warning has been issued for damaging winds expected to impact large parts of South Australia on Friday, 9 January. The Bureau of...

$900m wind project start

REGION - Aula Energy has announced Carmody’s Hill Wind Farm reached financial close and construction for a project of about $900 million which is...

Kirchner is ready to retire

PORT PIRIE - After dedicating more than 40 years of service to regional health care, Roger Kirchner has retired as chief executive officer of...

Train derailment near Pirie

REGION - Australia's main rail corridor has been shut down after a train derailment south of Port Augusta on Tuesday, January 6. The freight train...

Festival winners announced

PORT AUGUSTA – Creativity and festive spirit shone at this year’s Christmas Tree Festival, which was held in the Port Augusta City Council conference...

Council extends Australia Day nominations deadline

PORT AUGUSTA – The Port Augusta City Council has extended the deadline for nominations for the Australia Day Awards to Friday, January 9, giving...