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Voice to Parliament candidates declared

A number of people have put their hand up to contest the South Australian First Nations Voice to Parliament across the regions. The Voice is...

Funds secure rural airfield

ANDAMOOKA - The remote Andamooka Airfield is set for a major safety boost, with funding from the RAA’s Regional Safety Grants ensuring critical access...

Laura mums recognised

REGION - After winning the Award for Active Citizenship at the Northern Areas Council’s Australia Day awards, the Laura Nature Playground Committee has been...

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Sport

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...

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...

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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Bipartisan commitment to help secure regional media

Country Press South Australia (CPSA) has welcomed commitments from Premier Peter Malinauskas and Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn to implement one full page of government...

New panel for road safety

A newly-established road safety committee has been established by the state government in an ongoing commitment to reducing lives lost and serious injuries on...

Fifteen day luxury Bayous, Blues and Bluegrass cruise

Imagine sailing down the Mississippi and the Ohio Rivers for 16 days taking in the sights of colourful New Orlean, musical Memphis and lovely...

SAPOL run recruitment drive during Crows Community Camp

PORT AUGUSTA - South Australia Police ran a recruitment drive in Port Augusta recently, inviting people to consider a career in policing. Held as...

From the editor’s desk

The Iranian women’s soccer team has long been a source of national pride. Yet recent reports that some players have been granted asylum in...

Netball grading days

The netball season is on our doorstep. Grading Days! Who likes grading days? As one club official outlines: “It’s one of those challenging jobs...

Youth Week set to ‘glow’

PORT AUGUSTA - A glowing night of movies, music and connection is planned for Port Augusta’s young people during Youth Week, after the Port...

Small business Expo coming up

QUORN - Regional Development Australia Far North will host a Small Business Services Expo and Networking Event this month. The event, to be held...

Burpees for a good cause

WHYALLA - A fitness challenge has delivered a significant boost for a local charity, with more than 2500 meals set to be provided for...

Peterborough names acting CEO after sudden termination

District Council of Peterborough has announced the appointment of its new acting Chief Executive Officer, marking the sixth change in the position since 2024. On...