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Nurse program expands care

REGION - Hundreds of patients across South Australia’s Eyre and Far North regions have been accessing free primary healthcare closer to home, thanks to...

Lifeblood needs your help

One in three people in Port Pirie will need blood during their lives. According to Lifeblood, Australia needs over 1.7 million donations every year to...

Growers warned on mice

Grain growers are being advised to carry out careful paddock inspections ahead of sowing, following reports of moderate to high mouse activity across both...

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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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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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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...

Power savings for Pirie

PORT PIRIE - A new residential offer could see South Australian Housing Trust tenants in Port Pirie save up to $575 on their annual...

Blast furnace shuts again

WHYALLA - The blast furnace at the Whyalla Steelworks has undergone yet another unplanned shutdown, throwing the potential sale of the plant back into...

From crisis to new life

The Port Pirie and District Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Support Group has requested Sharmain and Martin share their experiences with the public to...

Boost for food relief

PORT PIRIE - Part of a State Government investment of nearly $3 million will aim to ease cost-of-living pressures for Port Pirie, where demand...

Discover what’s on around the Spencer Gulf

PORT PIRIE LISTEN AND LEARN LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH - Thursday, April 30, Lighthouse Uniting Church, 390 The Terrace, Port Pirie, from 7.30pm. Superintendent Mark Syrus will...

Female crew makes history

WHYALLA - An all-female crew has marked a historic first for the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), with four women responding to an...

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,...