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Jak ready to lend a hand

PORT BROUGHTON - After his long-term involvement with the Bute community, Aaron Jak has been recognised as the Barunga West Council’s 2026 Citizen of...

Recovery services available

REGION - Country and Outback Health is helping people from across the region take back control of their lives, via SMART Recovery. SMART, which stands...

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Sport

Port Augusta eight ball players compete in carnivals

PORT AUGUSTA - The Port Augusta Eightball Association competition resumes on Tuesday, 20 January. Meanwhile, during the holiday period, the association selected three representative teams...

Cricket back for new year

REGION - Cricket returned to Port Augusta and Whyalla last weekend, with the Port Augusta Cricket Association’s A Grade comp getting back underway after...

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...

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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Many families helped during Christmas Cheer campaign

PORT AUGUSTA - Port Augusta’s Christmas Cheer response had more community support than ever before this festive season. The response provided support to almost 400...

Discover what’s on in the Spencer Gulf

PORT PIRIE CARDS AND GAMES LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH - Saturday, January 17, cards and board games from 1.30pm to 4pm, at 390 The Terrace, Port Pirie $3,...

Gulf swelters in heat wave

REGION - The Upper Spencer Gulf faced soaring temperatures last week as an extreme heatwave rolled across South Australia. The mercury rose to the...

Set to honour local heroes

FLINDERS RANGES – Nominations for the Flinders Ranges Council Australia Day Awards closed on January 7, giving residents the chance to recognise community members...

Cleaning, caring for coast

PORT AUGUSTA - The Coastcare Week campaign was held through from December 1-7, with Port Augusta Coastcare members becoming involved with cleaning up areas...

25 years since epic swim

WHYALLA - Last month marked 25 years since a remarkable feat of endurance was performed by a young local athlete, a performance which has...

Fundraiser brings cheers

PORT BROUGHTON - Barunga Village raised an impressive $14,615.80 from its first ever Sip and Style fundraiser, which will be invested towards new external...

OneSteel supports HOPE

WHYALLA - OneSteel has recently participated in its third community event under the HOPE Whyalla banner, continuing its involvement in an initiative focused on...

Mozzies really do suck!

Australians are being urged to take extra care to avoid mosquito bites this summer, after new research found warmer temperatures significantly increase the risk...

From Cornwall with love

Cornwall is considered one of the most remote and yet beautiful counties in England. And the county’s North Coast with its dramatic cliffscapes, craggy...