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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...

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Sport

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...

Rocky cricket in review

ROCKY RIVER - The 2025/26 cricket season started with Proprietary, South Port and Wandearah joining the Rocky River competition. With Laura unable to...

Ready for finals action

Blue over White in Final. PORT PIRIE - It was the preliminary final in the Minors competition of the Port Pirie Night Baseball League at...

Cricketers display talents

PORT PIRIE - The B grade competition was another tight one with all four sides that reached the finals capable of winning. Solomontown-North, Risdon and...

Demons dominate again

PORT PIRIE - The Northern Demons went back-to-back on Saturday, March 21, when it completed a fine 4-0 win over the Gawler Eagles at...

Easy trial win for Savoy

PORT PIRIE - As expected, Savoy had its second runaway pre-season trial win on Saturday afternoon, March 21, at the Sports Precinct when it...

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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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Phil’s lifetime of service

PORT PIRIE - For more than four decades, Phil Amato has dedicated countless hours to sport, culture and community life in Port Pirie, which...

Baking community spirit

PORT PIRIE - The scone has been taking centre stage across the state, as Meals on Wheels SA launches a campaign to acknowledge the...

Supporting young learners

WHYALLA - Chris Barsby from the Whyalla Public Library has been recognised for her contribution to youth learning, receiving a Special Community Award from...

From the editor’s desk

A small amount of time from each of us can mean the world to someone else. Whether it’s checking in on an older neighbour,...

RFDS unveils new aircraft

REGION - The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS SA/NT) has taken a leap in aeromedical care with the arrival of its first next-generation...

Post election wrap-up

Last Saturday South Australia voted and the Labor Party had the largest electoral victory in the state’s history with the Party projected to win...

Council issues mosquito alert

PORT PIRIE - The Port Pirie Regional Council is asking the community to help reduce mosquito numbers by inspecting their properties and undertaking the...

Perry’s Cup back for 2026

REGION - The best women footballers from across the region will come together this weekend for the annual Perrys Cup, offering a chance at...

Special church turns 100

CLEMENTS GAP - A century of history, remembrance and community spirit was celebrated with the Clements Gap Uniting Church marking its 100th anniversary. More than...

Farewell to a special man

OBITUARY - Vito “Vic” Caputo, a devoted family man, passionate entertainer and tireless community volunteer, will be remembered as a man whose life was...