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May is South Australia History Festival month, a time when communities across the state reflect on the stories, places and people that have shaped...

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...

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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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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...

Free workshop for business

PORT PIRIE - Retailers in the Port Pirie region have been offered the chance to participate in a free workshop delivered by Regional Development...

Quorn creative art session

QUORN - A final free mural workshop in Quorn is set to bring together community members of all ages, offering a hands-on opportunity to...

Augusta honours soldiers

Transcontinental photographer Sue Dalla Santa captured locals participating in the Anzac Day march where people walked down the streets of Port Augusta to...

Community landcare call

REGION - Volunteers are being urged to step forward and play a hands-on role in tackling environmental challenges across the Port Augusta and Quorn...

Grants to boost brigades

REGION - Volunteer Country Fire Service brigades across South Australia will soon have access to new funding aimed at strengthening frontline response and supporting...

Rural Aid to bring community together

QUORN - Rural Aid will host a free community event at the Quorn Town Hall, inviting locals to come together for an afternoon of...