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Jets ready to rock Whyalla

WHYALLA - Whyalla will host a new live music event next month, with Aussie rock legends The Screaming Jets set to headline the inaugural...

From the editor’s desk

The Winter Olympics has begun, and once again Australia finds itself punching well above its weight on the world’s coldest sporting stage. From alpine...

Agreement sinking fast

The hallmark feature of the Australian psyche is our knock-about character and bold positivity and we are famous worldwide for our laid-back attitude and...

Digital Edition

Sport

Blues fade in double header

PORT PIRIE - The Cats Blue team had a double header in the Minors competition of the Port Pirie Night Baseball League on Friday...

BHAS Blue scores win over Wilmington

PORT PIRIE - BHAS Blue played against Wilmington in the Ladies division one competition on Thursday, February 5, and won 49 shots to 34. Judy...

‘Brook steps towards finals

ROCKY RIVER - Crystal Brook had a 46-run win over Redhill at home in its round 14 Rocky River A grade cricket match on...

Croquet results

Northern Yorke Peninsula Croquet Association results Port Pirie 2-4, Crystal Brook 0-0 Merv Nayda 9, Sandra Arbon 11 defeated Shirlene McBride 6, Erica Young 9 Barry Hutchinson...

Cheers, cracking games

PORT PIRIE - The morning kicked off in the Port Pirie softball competition with the sound of Under 11 chants echoing around the grounds,...

‘Brook still in finals race

ROCKY RIVER - Crystal Brook kept their finals chances alive with a six wicket win over Gladstone/Georgetown in their Rocky River A grade cricket...

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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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Discover what’s on in the Spencer Gulf

WHYALLA GET YOUR STEPS IN WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP - Friday, February 13, at 10.30am, meet at 67 McRitchie Cr, Whyalla Stuart, leisurely walk and chat, subject...

Dought loan boosts

Drought-affected farming businesses across the Upper North will soon be able to access low-interest loans of up to $250,000, as part of a new...

Stony Point makes top 100

WHYALLA - Whyalla’s own Stony Point beach has been recognised by internationally-recognised travel guide publisher Lonely Planet as one of the top beaches in...

ED given special name

PORT PIRIE - Port Pirie’s new emergency department (ED) was opened to members of the public for a tour on 7 February, before it...

Lend a helping hand

Blood cancer… the single biggest tragedy impacting Aussie kids and forcing them out of classrooms As Australian children return to school, hundreds will not....

Celebration of excellence

PORT PIRIE - The Sporting Association of Port Pirie held its 46th annual awards night at the Port Bulldogs Football Clubrooms on 8 February,...

Artworks’ dress to impress

PORT PIRIE - The ‘New Exuberance’ textile design exhibition has been seen as a success for both cultural tourism and the wider community. A tour...

Get ready to slip on your gloves to clean

Australians are being called to action as Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday, 1 March 2026. From city streets to remote beaches, families,...

Who’s been seen in Pirie

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