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New documentary to premiere on Quorn silos

QUORN - A new documentary of national significance ‘Bitter Springs in Translation’ will premiere at Quorn Silo Light Show throughout May for the South...

Anzac Day around the Upper Spencer Gulf

Around the region Anzac Day will be commemorated at community gatherings, with a service close to you. ALFORD Dawn Service at the War Memorial, followed by...

Connection over coffee

PORT PIRIE - Residents will have the chance to connect with local police in a relaxed environment later this month, as ‘Coffee with a...

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Sport

Whyalla teams ready to step on court

WHYALLA - The Whyalla Netball Association is gearing up for a strong 2026 season, with increasing participation numbers and renewed optimism across all grades. The...

Five-goal burst proves costly for Demons

PORT PIRIE – The Demons suffered a tough and unexpected 5–2 defeat away to Angle Vale on Saturday, 11 April, in a match defined...

Savoy loses narrowly

PORT PIRIE - Savoy’s new Premier Divisions soccer season kicked off last Sunday at the Sports Precinct and the visiting Para Hills East managed...

Tight battles in squash

PORT PIRIE - In round seven of the Port Pirie 2026 Autumn Pennant season played on 25 March, Roosters defeated Cowboys 3-3 (12g-11g). Eugene Venter...

Steel dominant in 5-1 win

WHYALLA - SATURDAY - WANDERERS VS STEEL Round two in Whyalla senior soccer began with a reserves clash between Wanderers and Steel at Swandel Park. Steel...

Shooters take the win in round 22

PORT AUGUSTA - Round 22 of Port Augusta eight ball was played out during the week and saw PABC Shooters get the win by...

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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Renewables land unlocked

WHYALLA - A vast area of land west of Whyalla has been opened to potential large-scale renewable energy development, as the State Government calls...

Brock officially secures Stuart

REGION - Independent Geoff Brock has officially been declared the Member for Stuart following the 2026 state election. The declaration of the poll, conducted by...

Campaign welcomed by new residents

PORT AUGUSTA - Mediterranean Cafe’s Shagun Singh is pleased to see the Upper Spencer Cities new campaign come to fruition. The campaign was designed to...

Residents disposing of items incorrectly

PORT AUGUSTA - The Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) has reported high levels of contamination in recycling loads arriving from Port Augusta, with...

Insurance support returns

PORT PIRIE - Policyholders in Port Pirie impacted by the severe storms last November will once again have the opportunity to meet with insurers. Scheduled...

Discover what’s on around the Spencer Gulf

WHYALLA PAYING RESPECTS ANZAC COMMEMORATION - Saturday, April 18, Bunyarra Community Centre, 7pm, Whyalla Singers will perform stories and songs remembering POW lives lost in fall...

River walk boost

REDHILL - A popular local walking trail in Redhill has been extended after the Port Pirie Regional Council partnered with the Redhill Development Association...

Garth and Max’s journey

WHYALLA - Garth Murray and his dog Max passed through Whyalla over the Easter long weekend, as part of the pair's mission to walk...

Sue’s View: Naming community spaces

The suggestion box is located just inside the Civic Centre for the current consultation on naming community spaces in Port Augusta. The process is...

Study seeking local voices

WHYALLA - An anthropologist from Monash University is seeking community insight from residents and stakeholders in Whyalla as part of a multi-year study into...