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Tennis club calls support

PORT PIRIE - The Risdon Park Tennis Club has called on the community to support a fundraising car boot sale this month, as it...

Those were the days

Full name: Anthony ‘Ginger’ Sampson Town of residence: Port Pirie Town of birth: Port Pirie Year of birth: 1942 Age: 83 Mother and father’s name: Kathleen and George Number of...

Time to rediscover Kirra

There’s something about Kirra, from the pristine open beach to the laidback community vibe to the latest restaurant openings - it’s a popular seaside...

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Sport

Cougars claw into final

The sun was shining and so were the kids on Saturday morning as the Under 9 and Under 11 players took to the diamonds...

Demons win opening game

PORT PIRIE - A new-look Northern Demons team proved too good for the visiting Modbury Vista, where it finished strongly and turned a 1-0...

Savoy lose trial to Bosa SC

PORT PIRIE - After winning big against a Collegiate trial opponent the previous week, it was different on Saturday, 14 March, when Savoy lost...

Tight tussle before finals

PORT PIRIE - There was a tight tussle between Panthers and Cats in the Majors competition of the Port Pirie Night Baseball League on...

Laura crowned premiers

BHAS played against Laura in Saturday’s pennant lawn bowls grand final but could not overcome its opponents, finishing runner-up with 84 shots to 99. John...

Boucher to tackle Laura in bowls grand final match

PORT PIRIE - BHAS Blue played Laura In division one of Ladies Pennants on Thursday, March 5, and lost 33 shots to 42 shots....

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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...

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...

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...

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Time to level up

This Saturday, March 21st, South Australians will go to the polls to determine who will have majority rule over this State for the next...

Thumbs up for expansion

PORT PIRIE - The Port Pirie Regional Health Service new emergency department (ED) has already delivered improved care for patients, with community and staff...

Bacon sizzles at Worlds debut

An ascent to the very top of his craft was achieved by a Jamestown shearer, after he traveled to New Zealand to represent Australia...

Mid North bowler eyes Glasgow

REGION - A Mid North bowler is hoping to represent Australia at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Nathan Black has been selected in the...

OPINION – Little joy on cost-of-living for Country SA

After spending several days travelling through Whyalla and the Mid North, one thing is clear: regional South Australian voices are right now a muffle...

New Uni head visits region

WHYALLA - Adelaide University Vice-Chancellor Nicola Phillips visited the Whyalla Campus on Monday March 16, meeting with students and staff in her first visit...

The great AI content heist

In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...

Barunga welcomes new chief

PORT BROUGHTON - Mark McDonald has commenced his role as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Barunga West Council. Mr McDonald was appointed in...

Indoor pool upgrades complete

PORT PIRIE - The indoor swimming pool at the Port Pirie Aquatic and Leisure Centre reopened on 10 March after the completion of essential...

Discover what’s on around the Spencer Gulf

PORT AUGUSTA INDOOR RC - FLYING & CAR RACING - Thursday, March 26, Braddock Gym, Port Augusta, from 7.30pm, Pt Augusta Model Aero Club holds...