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Year that was in Pt Pirie – Oct

OCTOBER 02/10/25 - Young voices are taking centre stage in Port Pirie, with a new celebration designed by students set to transform the foreshore...

Town band gives thanks

The Nurioopta Town Band has extended a thank you to two local women who helped them during Port Pirie’s Christmas Pageant on 6 December. Islah,...

Keeping your resolutions

As the calendar flips to a new year, millions of people around the world set New Year’s resolutions, aiming to embrace healthier habits, reach...

50 songs of summer

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Sport

Year that was in sport – September

SEPTEMBER 04/09/25 - Two Proprietary-Risdon Lions footballers were awarded Spencer Gulf Football League life membership at the Madigan Medal awards night. Kurtis Edwards and Michael...

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...

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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 – 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...

Cost of living key for youth

WHYALLA - Young people in Whyalla have identified cost-of-living pressures, mental health concerns and uncertainty about the future as key issues affecting their lives,...

Travel games to keep kids entertained

School holidays often mean a great long weekend of fun at a destination of choice, but getting there can be a battle when it...

Year that was in Pt Pirie – July

JULY 03/07/25 - Built by Desmond Slattery on his farm near Gladstone in the 1970s, the fishing boat ‘Myona’ was a project for...

Heatwave risks on rise

REGION - While summer is the most enjoyable time of the year for many, South Australians are also being urged to stay safe during...

Year that was in Pt Pirie – June

JUNE 05/06/25 - For Reconciliation Week 2025, TAFE SA in Port Pirie hosted a community event featuring food, music and plenty of art as well...