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Yunta to host workshop to boost grant writing skills

REGION - Regional Development Australia Far North will host a grant writing workshop in Yunta on Thursday, March 19, following feedback from the community...

Final graduation for UniSA

WHYALLA - Whyalla will play host to one of the University of South Australia’s final graduation ceremonies, as the institution prepares to farewell its...

Gus Lamont parents appeal for info

The parents of four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared from Oak Valley Station on 27 September, have appealed for public assistance as police investigations continue. Gus’s...

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Sport

Basketballers in action

Transcontinental photographer Sue Dalla Santa was at a recent carnival to capture the local boys and girls team battle it out in their categories...

Shooters target a win

PORT AUGUSTA - Round 13 of the Port Augusta Eightball competition was completed with no surprising results, as all of the favoured teams won...

Spartans win tight tussle

PORT AUGUSTA - The C grade women welcomed the airconditioned facility to battle through some close results in their Port Augusta basketball competition last...

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...

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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Upgrades to Whyalla MFS

WHYALLA - The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) has strengthened emergency response capabilities in Whyalla with the delivery of two upgraded fire appliances...

Get ready to belt out a tune

Cosi’s Choir is a ladies-only singalong event hosted by Channel 7’s Cosi Costello alongside DJ Jaki J. Held at venues across the South Australia,...

Discovering Whyalla’s art

WHYALLA - As Whyalla prepares to celebrate creativity throughout March’s uneARTh Festival, residents and visitors are being encouraged to explore the city’s artistic legacy...

A more sustainable Bali

Bali has always been a popular ‘go to’ destination for antipodeans, and more recently the World. Tourists are now travelling far and wide for...

Football night of nights

PORT AUGUSTA – Thirteen long-serving figures from the Port Augusta Football League will be honoured in the Hall of Fame as the 2026 SGL...

Club puts heart on the line

PORT PIRIE - A defibrillator will be installed at the Port Pirie Table Tennis Club ahead of this year’s playing season. Port Pirie Table Tennis...

From the editor’s desk

When the world tunes in to the Winter Olympics, few expect Australia to loom large on the medal tally. We are a sunburnt country,...

Tourism Strategy hits mark

I took the time to read the Port Augusta Tourism Development Strategy 2025–2030. It is a thoughtful and well-constructed document. It reflects consultation, careful...

Market kicks off new year

STIRLING NORTH – The first Stirling North Market of the year drew a bustling crowd over the weekend, showcasing a mix of local and...

Prepare to support others

PORT AUGUSTA – Residents of Port Augusta will have the opportunity to gain vital skills in supporting people at the end of life when...