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Disaster relief for Remarkable

The District Council of Mount Remarkable has officially been added to the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) following recent severe weather events, thanks to...

Youth can have their say

South Australian teenagers are being called on to have their say, with Mission Australia’s landmark Youth Survey opening for 2026 and marking a major...

From the editor’s desk

As South Australians prepare to enjoy the Easter long weekend, the familiar mix of road trips, family gatherings and coastal escapes returns. But alongside...

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Sport

Grand final glory for Cats

PORT PIRIE - The grand finals of the Port Pirie Night Baseball League were held at Memorial Oval on Friday, March 27, between the...

Demons held to late draw

REGION - Northern Demons took on new State League 2 side Elizabeth Downs at Byrne Park on Saturday, 28 March. Downs entered the competition...

Back-to-back

REGION - Whyalla has gone back-to-back to claim the 2026 Perry’s Cup, with the best women's footballers from across the region gathering for the...

Blue wins premiership

PORT PIRIE - BHAS Blue has taken out the North Western Bowling Association division one ladies bowls grand final in a tight match against...

Great softball finals games

Wow! That’s all that can really be said about the way the Port Pirie Softball Association season came to a close. As we shut...

Mixed results in pennants

PORT PIRIE - In the fifth round of the Port Pirie Squash 2026 Autumn Pennant season played on 11 March, Roosters defeated Spartans 3-3...

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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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Strong recycling despite contamination

PORT PIRIE - Port Pirie residents have been praised for their strong recycling efforts, despite a renewed push to reduce contamination in household bins....

Savoy wins in very best trial

PORT PIRIE - Savoy played extremely well to defeat the strong Adelaide Pumas 4-2 in a highly rated final pre-season trial game at Thomas...

Easter: An invitation to join with others to share in hope

As Easter approaches, we are reminded of an eternally important message that has echoed across centuries and continues to speak powerfully into our lives...

Push to rename electorate

STATEWIDE - The electorate of Grey could receive a name change under the Australian Electoral Commission’s proposed redistribution of South Australia’s electoral divisions. Under...

Screaming Jets hit Whyalla

WHYALLA - The inaugural ‘Forged In Steel’ music festival was held in Whyalla over the weekend, with The Screaming Jets headlining in a rocking...

Plenty of fun in Port Pirie

The Recorder photographe Phil Hensel visited Sporties Tavern recently.

Family, friends in Pt Pirie

The Recorder photographer Phil Hensel caught up with locals and visitors at the Risdon Hotel.

Funds for BHP tram model

WHYALLA - The Whyalla Maritime Museum is set to unveil a significant new exhibit chronicling the history of the BHP Tramway, thanks to nearly...

Assembly unites region

PORT PIRIE - Catholic leaders from across the region arrived in Port Pirie to attend the city's annual Diocesan Assembly. Held over two days, March...

Singers honour war history

WHYALLA - An ambitious musical production reflecting on the experiences of prisoners of war in Singapore during World War II will be staged by...