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New name, same fun event

CRYSTAL BROOK - Following last year’s successful Despite the Dry event, the North Western Agricultural Society has planned to take it to another level...

Those were the days – Shane Hillier

Full name: Shane Hillier Town of residence: Port Pirie Town of birth: Port Pirie Year of birth: 1971 Age: 54 Mother and father’s name: Kay and Dennis Hillier Number of...

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...

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Sport

‘Brook celebrates 150 years

CRYSTAL BROOK - The Crystal Brook Cricket Club scored a big win on the weekend in front of a sizable crowd as it celebrated...

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,...

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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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Focus on rural medicine

PORT PIRIE - Three medical students from Adelaide University Rural Health (AURH) who will complete placements in Crystal Brook and Laura for 10 months...

Uni Hub set for busy year

REGION - The Uni Hub Spencer Gulf has been gearing up for another busy year, with hundreds of students expected to study locally as...

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...