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Glow movies light up oval

PORT AUGUSTA - Central Oval was transformed into a glowing hub of entertainment and community connection as families and young people turned out in...

Nunga Screen returns

REGION - A celebrated First Nations film showcase will return to Port Pirie this year, marking a major milestone and continuing to share powerful...

Art and Craft Fridays welcome all

PORT AUGUSTA - Creative energy is flowing through Port Augusta each week, with local artists gathering at the Platform Gallery for weekly Art/Craft...

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RSL Woftam triumphant

PORT AUGUSTA - In round 24 of Port Augusta Eight Ball competition, RSL Woftam started with a win by two against South Bulldogs 2,...

Port start season strong

Round one of the Spencer Gulf Football League (SGFL) was held on the weekend, where the teams clashed for Anzac round. One player from each...

Hockey fast approaching

WHYALLA - The 2026 season of Whyalla Hockey is just around the corner, with senior matches set to start next week. All teams and their...

Minterns win veterans pairs

Trudy and Dene Mintern won Cowell Bowling Club’s veterans mixed pairs on Wednesday, 8 April. It was a tight competition at the top with the...

Set for round one action

Spencer Gulf Football League's (SGFL) Anzac Round will be held this weekend to start off the 2026 season. SGFL president Les Promnitz was pleased to...

Whyalla Golf Club results

WHYALLA - A field of 41 players contested a Par competition at the Whyalla Golf Club on Saturday, with the front nine played twice...

SA Government

Country crashes continue to claim lives

Regional drivers continue to contribute to a high percentage of the state's road toll, with country roads accounting for 60 per cent of fatal...

A Matter of Time

Troy Mathews was just 41 years old when he became the 46th person to die on South Australian roads in 2022. He was alone; a...

It’s not a right to drive, it’s a privilege

As the officer in charge of the Yorke Mid North Highway Patrol, Sergeant Tristan Graham has experienced first-hand the impacts road trauma has on...

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. ...

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When tragedy becomes public

When tragedy strikes who owns the story? The family living it or the public reading about it? The recent extensive newspaper coverage surrounding the loss...

Blast furnace shuts again

WHYALLA - The blast furnace at the Whyalla Steelworks has undergone yet another unplanned shutdown, throwing the potential sale of the plant back into...

Call out for SALA artists

REGION - Registrations have opened for the 2026 South Australian Living Artists Festival, offering artists across the state the opportunity to showcase their work...

Save our coastal jetties

REGION - South Australia’s iconic coastal jetties are at risk of disappearing without urgent investment, as councils warn ageing infrastructure and limited funding are...

Discover what’s on around the Spencer Gulf

PORT PIRIE LISTEN AND LEARN LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH - Thursday, April 30, Lighthouse Uniting Church, 390 The Terrace, Port Pirie, from 7.30pm. Superintendent Mark Syrus will...

Female crew makes history

WHYALLA - An all-female crew has marked a historic first for the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), with four women responding to an...

Pirie voice on national stage

PORT PIRIE - Marcia Hobbs, who has lived in Port Pirie for over a year, is a finalist in the 2026 Australian Legacy International...

Free test could save a life

PORT PIRIE - AFL legend Gavin Wanganeen has called on Port Pirie residents to complete the free bowel cancer screening tests. Visiting Port Pirie,...

Remembering our soldiers during Anzac Commemorative Service

Transcontinental photographer Veronica McLachlan was at the Anzac Day Commemorative Service at Gladstone Square capturing locals paying their respects to soldiers who fought for...

Skate park gets colourful

PORT AUGUSTA - The Port Augusta City Council has put the call out to the community to provide their feedback on the design options...