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Woman dies after Warnertown crash

WARNERTOWN - An 86-year-old woman from Crystal Brook has died after a fatal crash at Warnertown. At around 3.20pm on Thursday, 30 April, police...

From the editor’s desk

May is South Australia History Festival month, a time when communities across the state reflect on the stories, places and people that have shaped...

Anzac Day spirit

Last Saturday, April 25th, l was invited to attend the Walkerville RSL Sub-Branch Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Memorial Rose Garden, Church Terrace. Firstly...

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Sport

Panthers, Wizards hit home

PORT PIRIE - In round 10 of the Port Pirie 2026 Autumn Pennant season played on 15 April, Panthers defeated Spartans 5-1. Len Brennan defeated...

Westies too good for Savoy

PORT PIRIE - Savoy lost its second straight Sports Precinct SAASL Premier Division fixture on Sunday, April 26,defeated by a strong and complete Para...

Port start season strong

Round one of the Spencer Gulf Football League (SGFL) was held on the weekend, where the teams clashed for Anzac round. One player from each...

Hockey fast approaching

WHYALLA - The 2026 season of Whyalla Hockey is just around the corner, with senior matches set to start next week. All teams and their...

Minterns win veterans pairs

Trudy and Dene Mintern won Cowell Bowling Club’s veterans mixed pairs on Wednesday, 8 April. It was a tight competition at the top with the...

Savoy to take on Westies

PORT PIRIE - Savoy no doubt seems to have a kind early draw as the Vincent DeGioia-coached team is back home at the Sports...

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SA Government

Country crashes continue to claim lives

Regional drivers continue to contribute to a high percentage of the state's road toll, with country roads accounting for 60 per cent of fatal...

A Matter of Time

Troy Mathews was just 41 years old when he became the 46th person to die on South Australian roads in 2022. He was alone; a...

It’s not a right to drive, it’s a privilege

As the officer in charge of the Yorke Mid North Highway Patrol, Sergeant Tristan Graham has experienced first-hand the impacts road trauma has on...

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. ...

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Pirie voice on national stage

PORT PIRIE - Marcia Hobbs, who has lived in Port Pirie for over a year, is a finalist in the 2026 Australian Legacy International...

Free test could save a life

PORT PIRIE - AFL legend Gavin Wanganeen has called on Port Pirie residents to complete the free bowel cancer screening tests. Visiting Port Pirie,...

Sunset service honours sacrifice

WANDEARAH - A moving Anzac twilight service at the Wandearah Cemetery brought the community together on Saturday evening, as locals gathered to reflect and...

Leading from the front

PORT PIRIE - A new frontline leadership program at Nyrstar Port Pirie has equipped emerging leaders with the skills needed to enhance workplace culture,...

Century of a life well lived

PORT PIRIE - Family and friends came together at St Joseph’s House to celebrate a remarkable milestone, as Anne Griffiths recently marked her 100th...

Folk fair returns strong

LAURA - A return to tradition has helped the 2026 Laura Folk Fair be one of the most successful in the event’s 46-year history. The...

Top of Yorke remembers

REGION - Anzac Day was marked across the Top of the Yorke region with large turnouts at services in Port Broughton, Bute, Alford and...

Our people, places in Pirie

Port Pirie Recorder photographer Phil Hensel visited the Risdon Hotel and to see who was out and about recently.

Jetty campaign launched, with Port Germein still shut

Significant damage sustained during stormy weather last year has kept a Mid North icon closed for the last 11 months with its home town...

Car park upgrade commences

PORT PIRIE - Long-awaited maintenance works at the Prests car park in Port Pirie have commenced. The Port Pirie Regional Council confirmed pothole repair works...