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Funds for BHP tram model

WHYALLA - The Whyalla Maritime Museum is set to unveil a significant new exhibit chronicling the history of the BHP Tramway, thanks to nearly...

Assembly unites region

PORT PIRIE - Catholic leaders from across the region arrived in Port Pirie to attend the city's annual Diocesan Assembly. Held over two days, March...

Singers honour war history

WHYALLA - An ambitious musical production reflecting on the experiences of prisoners of war in Singapore during World War II will be staged by...

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Sport

Eagles host preseason spectacle

REGION - A pre-season football competition is set to hit the Upper Yorke Peninsula, as five sides from across the state descend on Port...

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...

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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Phil’s lifetime of service

PORT PIRIE - For more than four decades, Phil Amato has dedicated countless hours to sport, culture and community life in Port Pirie, which...

Baking community spirit

PORT PIRIE - The scone has been taking centre stage across the state, as Meals on Wheels SA launches a campaign to acknowledge the...

Supporting young learners

WHYALLA - Chris Barsby from the Whyalla Public Library has been recognised for her contribution to youth learning, receiving a Special Community Award from...

From the editor’s desk

A small amount of time from each of us can mean the world to someone else. Whether it’s checking in on an older neighbour,...

RFDS unveils new aircraft

REGION - The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS SA/NT) has taken a leap in aeromedical care with the arrival of its first next-generation...

Planning for Desert Pea Festival in November

PORT AUGUSTA - A new festival celebrating the South Australian floral emblem will come to Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden this November. The Desert...

Perry’s Cup back for 2026

REGION - The best women footballers from across the region will come together this weekend for the annual Perrys Cup, offering a chance at...

Expo provides connections

A new initiative aimed at strengthening connections between jobseekers and essential support services was held at UniHub Spencer Gulf in Port Augusta late last...

Festival unites community

More than 700 people gathered at Gladstone Square last week as the Port Augusta Multicultural Festival brought the community together in a vibrant celebration...

Progress key for Iron Knob

WHYALLA - The Iron Knob Progress Association is taking steps to strengthen the township’s future, working to develop a business plan aimed at improving...