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Laura mums recognised

REGION - After winning the Award for Active Citizenship at the Northern Areas Council’s Australia Day awards, the Laura Nature Playground Committee has been...

Future careers on show

REGION - This May, the region will again host the Career Roadshow, offering students, job seekers, and the wider community the chance to explore...

Grant for motorcycle club

WHYALLA - The Whyalla Motorcycle Club has received funding support from Whyalla City Council through the Community Grants and Donations Program to assist with...

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Sport

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....

Get ready for finals action

PORT PIRIE - And just like that, the minor rounds are complete, and the ladders are locked in, setting the stage for three huge...

Savoy too strong in trial

PORT PIRIE - It was prolific 11-3 opening trial win for Vincent DeGioia’s Savoy on Saturday, March 7, at Mawson Lakes, when the...

Cats cruise to a good win

PORT PIRIE - Cats easily accounted for Panthers in the Majors competition of the Port Pirie Night Baseball League at Memorial oval on Friday...

Demons eye season opener

A new look Northern Demons line-up under new coach and former Reds player Greg Joy will be attempting to kick-off its new soccer season...

Savoy strikes new season

PORT PIRIE - Savoy is in early pre-season training mode before several competitive trial games that will be played this month in Adelaide in...

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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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New panel for road safety

A newly-established road safety committee has been established by the state government in an ongoing commitment to reducing lives lost and serious injuries on...

Fifteen day luxury Bayous, Blues and Bluegrass cruise

Imagine sailing down the Mississippi and the Ohio Rivers for 16 days taking in the sights of colourful New Orlean, musical Memphis and lovely...

RAA boosts local safety

PORT PIRIE - Two community-led safety projects in the region have received funding under the RAA Regional Safety Grants. The recipients were the Port Pirie...

Girl power on the pitch

PORT PIRIE – A young cricketer in Port Pirie is breaking down barriers and chasing big dreams, proving girls can succeed in traditionally male-dominated...

From the editor’s desk

The Iranian women’s soccer team has long been a source of national pride. Yet recent reports that some players have been granted asylum in...

Conflict escalates

On February 28, America and Israel launched an aerial barrage on Iran with hundreds of facilities being hit across the length and breadth of...

Sports session a success

PORT PIRIE - The Port Pirie Regional Council was pleased with the success of a recent Good Sports presentation held by the Alcohol and...

Pirie helipad now operational

PORT PIRIE - The upgraded helipad at the Port Pirie hospital is now fully operational. With a larger landing area, lighting, beacons and navigational equipment,...

Council tackles issues

PORT PIRIE - The Port Pirie Regional Council held a general meeting on March 2, with a number of discussions on the agenda LEASE TERMINATION The...

Burpees for a good cause

WHYALLA - A fitness challenge has delivered a significant boost for a local charity, with more than 2500 meals set to be provided for...