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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...

Lead by example

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Sport

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...

Some big wins in eightball

PORT AUGUSTA - There were some big wins in the recentl Port Augusta eight-ball competition. RSL Misfits 5, RSL Woftam 11 Woftam comfortably accounted for the...

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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Bacon sizzles at Worlds debut

An ascent to the very top of his craft was achieved by a Jamestown shearer, after he traveled to New Zealand to represent Australia...

OPINION – Little joy on cost-of-living for Country SA

After spending several days travelling through Whyalla and the Mid North, one thing is clear: regional South Australian voices are right now a muffle...

New Uni head visits region

WHYALLA - Adelaide University Vice-Chancellor Nicola Phillips visited the Whyalla Campus on Monday March 16, meeting with students and staff in her first visit...

The great AI content heist

In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...

$3m pledge for arid garden

PORT AUGUSTA – Labor candidate for Giles Eddie Hughes has reaffirmed his commitment to the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, promising $3 million in...

Barunga welcomes new chief

PORT BROUGHTON - Mark McDonald has commenced his role as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Barunga West Council. Mr McDonald was appointed in...

Music, culture on display

PORT AUGUSTA - Umeewarra Downtown was held in Port Augusta over the weekend, with people turning out in droves for the annual festival in...

Discover what’s on around the Spencer Gulf

PORT AUGUSTA INDOOR RC - FLYING & CAR RACING - Thursday, March 26, Braddock Gym, Port Augusta, from 7.30pm, Pt Augusta Model Aero Club holds...

Flooded roads get support

REGION – Member for Grey Tom Venning has successfully advocated for rural communities to receive urgent support after recent severe flooding, with the State...

Get ready for an Irish jig

PORT AUGUSTA - Port Augusta Music Club put on an Irish Night ahead of St Patrick’s Day on Friday March 13 6pm at West...