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Fishing restrictions eased

REGION - Temporary fishing restrictions affecting recreational and charter boat fishers in the Spencer Gulf have been partially eased, following the latest scientific review...

Funds to help with disaster preparedness

REGION - South Australia will receive more than $10 million in federal funding to support seven projects aimed at strengthening community preparedness for natural...

Year that was in Pt Pirie – August

AUGUST 08/08/25 - Premier Peter Malinaukas and Federal Minister Tim Ayres, met with workers and Nyrstar Australia chief executive Matt Howe and Trafigura chief...

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Sport

Year that was in sport – August

AUGUST 07/08/25 - The Spencer Gulf Football League called on fans to celebrate the diverse cultural backgrounds that make football one of the greatest...

Year that was in sport – July

JULY 03/07/25 - In a decisive table tennis grand final performance, the Magpies outplayed the Kites with a commanding 14 matches to 6 victory, also...

Year that was in sport – June

JUNE 05/06/25 - Savoy regrettably missed out on closing the gap on Premier League leading contender Elizabeth Downs when it lost 1-2 to Para Hills...

Year that was in sport – May

MAY 01/05/25 - Port Broughton’s George Hewett has continued to make an impact at Carlton, starring in the Blues’ Good Friday victory against North...

Year that was in sport – March

MARCH 06/03/25 - The Port Pirie Cricket Association named its A Grade Team of the Year at its presentation on the weekend. The team includes...

Year that was in sport – February

FEBRUARY 06/02/2025 - The Sporting Association of Port Pirie held its 45th annual awards night on Saturday, recognising the best sports men and women from...

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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...

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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Year that was in Pt Pirie – May

MAY 01/05/25 - More than 100 locals gathered at the corner of the Spencer Highway and The Whim Road in Nurom, 15 kilometres south of...

Special Christmas leftovers

HAM AND ZUCCHINI SLICE Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Serves: 8 people INGREDIENTS 200g leftover Christmas ham, roughly chopped, plus extra...

Apprentices key to future

WHYALLA - The strength of the Whyalla Steelworks’ future workforce was highlighted recently, with OneSteel apprentices receiving significant recognition at the Mine Spec Whyalla...

Those were the days, Santa Claus

Santa Claus, who did not want to share his age - but said he was "as old as my tongue and a little younger...

Year that was in Pt Pirie – April

APRIL 03/04/25 - Trafigura, the owner of the Port Pirie Nyrstar smelter, is reviewing its Port Pirie operations and potentially seeking state and federal...

Delicious festive leftover meal

CHRISTMAS LEFTOVER PAN-TOASTED SANDWICH Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Serves: 2 people INGREDIENTS 4 slices sourdough or bread of your choice Butter,...