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Those Were The Days with Jeff Hardyman

Full name: Jeff Hardyman Town of residence: Whyalla Town of birth: Newcastle, NSW Year of birth: 1953 Age: 72 Mother & Father’s name: Shirley and Thomas Number of siblings: One...

From the editor’s desk

South Australians have spent the past few weeks living under a relentless sun, as scorching weather has gripped the state and pushed temperatures into...

Normality of crime

What do we have to do? About what, exactly? The crime, the anti-social problems. So many residents are saying the same thing. ‘We’ve had enough’....

Rodeo action

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Sport

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...

Ready for women’s footy

PORT PIRIE - The Port Bulldogs Football Club has announced it wants to form two teams for the upcoming Mid North Women's Football Competition...

Bowls brilliance from Daisy

Gladstone’s young bowling star has claimed another honour, cementing herself as one of the sport’s brightest talents. Daisy Coe added a second consecutive State Under...

Local players set to compete in Country Cup

PORT AUGUSTA - During the break, three talented basketballers will make the trip to compete in the 2026 Albury/Wodonga Australian Country Cup. Eagles No. 35...

Battle for second heats up

REGION - While South Augusta look certain to stay on top of the table, Quorn, Central Augusta and Punjabi Warriors are all in contention...

Plenty of action at Carrieton

To station owners and the stockmen and women of the Flinders Ranges, New Year means only one thing - Carrieton Rodeo. For more than 70...

SA Government

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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Modern emergency care

PORT AUGUSTA — After more than 20 years without major change, the emergency department at Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service has entered...

Discover what’s on in the Spencer Gulf

PORT PIRIE LOVE YOUR CAMERA? SPENCER GULF REGIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB - Thursday, February 5, Trainers room at Port FC, Wandearah Rd, 6pm, learn more about your...

South grab nine in a row

REGION - Cricket returned to the region after a week off for the Australia Day long weekend, with a contrast of high and low-scoring...

Calling livestock leaders

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking applications for a new chair and steering group members to guide the next phase of the Sheep...

Top five on winnings ways

PORT AUGUSTA - The top five teams in the Port Augusta Eightball Association were victorious in round 12 of the competition, thereby extending the...

Mixed bag of harvest

As February approaches, the majority of farmers across the Mid North have wrapped up their harvest and are turning their attention to the 2026...

Tiny tradies’ crafty ideas

Transcontinental photographer Sue Dalla Santa captured locals at the recent Tiny Tradies day at Bunnings and locals attending the Australia Day Breakfast at Gladstone...

Arnold’s passion for sport

PORT AUGUSTA - Transcontinental contributor Sue Dalla Santa recently spoke with Indi Arnold, who has had an exceptional 2025 year in sport. Indi recently...

Rotary club pools a party

A change in scheduling and other operational matters left a beloved local event at risk of ceasing, before a local community group stepped up. The...