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BUTE - Barunga West Council, the Bute Early Learning & Primary School, and the Bute 2000 Onwards Committee have all partnered to launch a...

Winter festival awaits

PORT PIRIE - The Port Pirie Regional Council has confirmed the return of the SALA Winter Festival to celebrate the city’s 150th anniversary. Planning has...

Odd socks for a good cause

WHYALLA - Whyalla residents are being encouraged to show their support for inclusion and diversity by wearing odd socks to mark World Down Syndrome...

Time to level up

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Sport

Cougars claw into final

The sun was shining and so were the kids on Saturday morning as the Under 9 and Under 11 players took to the diamonds...

Demons win opening game

PORT PIRIE - A new-look Northern Demons team proved too good for the visiting Modbury Vista, where it finished strongly and turned a 1-0...

Savoy lose trial to Bosa SC

PORT PIRIE - After winning big against a Collegiate trial opponent the previous week, it was different on Saturday, 14 March, when Savoy lost...

Tight tussle before finals

PORT PIRIE - There was a tight tussle between Panthers and Cats in the Majors competition of the Port Pirie Night Baseball League on...

Laura crowned premiers

BHAS played against Laura in Saturday’s pennant lawn bowls grand final but could not overcome its opponents, finishing runner-up with 84 shots to 99. John...

Boucher to tackle Laura in bowls grand final match

PORT PIRIE - BHAS Blue played Laura In division one of Ladies Pennants on Thursday, March 5, and lost 33 shots to 42 shots....

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SA Government

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. ...

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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Mid North bowler eyes Glasgow

REGION - A Mid North bowler is hoping to represent Australia at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Nathan Black has been selected in the...

OPINION – Little joy on cost-of-living for Country SA

After spending several days travelling through Whyalla and the Mid North, one thing is clear: regional South Australian voices are right now a muffle...

New Uni head visits region

WHYALLA - Adelaide University Vice-Chancellor Nicola Phillips visited the Whyalla Campus on Monday March 16, meeting with students and staff in her first visit...

The great AI content heist

In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...

Barunga welcomes new chief

PORT BROUGHTON - Mark McDonald has commenced his role as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Barunga West Council. Mr McDonald was appointed in...

Indoor pool upgrades complete

PORT PIRIE - The indoor swimming pool at the Port Pirie Aquatic and Leisure Centre reopened on 10 March after the completion of essential...

Discover what’s on around the Spencer Gulf

PORT AUGUSTA INDOOR RC - FLYING & CAR RACING - Thursday, March 26, Braddock Gym, Port Augusta, from 7.30pm, Pt Augusta Model Aero Club holds...

Flooded roads get support

REGION – Member for Grey Tom Venning has successfully advocated for rural communities to receive urgent support after recent severe flooding, with the State...

Helipad fully operational

PORT PIRIE - The upgraded helipad at the Port Pirie hospital is now fully operational. With a larger landing area, lighting, beacons and navigational equipment,...

Free crabbing day for kids

WHYALLA - A free community crabbing day for children was held last week, with the aim of getting kids involved in the sport of...