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$400k theft rocks business

WHYALLA - The premises of a Whyalla-based contractor was broken into over the Easter long weekend, resulting in upwards of $400,000 in damages and...

From the editor’s desk

Fuel problems continue to cast a long shadow over Australia, with the Federal Government scrambling to secure consistent supplies to keep the country running....

Closing the Gap

I recently attended a Closing the Gap event at Pika Wiya. As a guest, Mayor Linley Shine outlined for those less familiar that Closing...

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Cats are ready for repeat

SOLOMONTOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Confidence is high at the Solomontown Football Club this year, as the reigning premiers has set its sights on back-to-back success in...

Big wins around tables

PORT AUGUSTA - Round 21 of Port Augusta Eightball Association was played out, with the round kicking off with a tie between RSL Woftam...

Girls shine bright

PORT PIRIE - A strong culture, rapid development and a growing love for the game have all underpinned a successful inaugural season for the...

Footballers all in for Cup

Transcontinental photographer Sue Dalla Santa captured local women footballers in action during the Perry's Cup held recently.

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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Free family race day fun

PORT AUGUSTA – Motorsport enthusiasts are invited to get up close with racing cars at the Port Augusta Dirt Circuit Club’s Test and Tune...

Ben is backing USG region

WHYALLA - Incoming State Member of Parliament, Lawrence Ben, has been appointed Assistant Minister for Copper, Steel, and Critical Minerals, a newly created role...

Ready to Close The Gap

Transcontinental photographer Sue Dalla Santa captured people at a Closing the Gap event held locally and the welcome new professionals night at the Stirling...

Police search dor missing men

Police are intensifying efforts to locate two missing men, Tony and Joshua, in South Australia, as concerns grow for their safety. Tony, 65, was swept...

Jacqui snags barbecue in Easter giveaway

PORT AUGUSTA – One lucky person has taken home a timely prize just in time for the Easter long weekend, thanks to a fun...

Focus on regional housing

REGION - More than 500 new housing outcomes are in the pipeline across regional South Australia, with Whyalla, Port Augusta and Port Pirie among...

Fashion parade raises funds

PORT BROUGHTON - Community spirit was on full display at a recent fashion parade, with funds raised to support patient care at the Port...

Smooth sailing at polls

PORT PIRIE - An electoral officer says voting at the Lighthouse Uniting Church for the 2026 South Australian election featured a calm and welcoming...

Museum gains momentum

PORT PIRIE - One year after a highly anticipated reopening, the Port Pirie Railway Museum has been building momentum and has seen strong interest...

Fringe fun fuels Flinders

QUORN - Fringe in the Flinders returned to Quorn delivering a regional showcase of music, comedy, circus and street performance in a free, family-friendly...