Ramsey may support GST rise
Federal Liberal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey says he may support a change to the GST if the State were to tackle other "”job-destroying taxes".He said that a GST...
Jobs crisis: Mayors furious
The local leaders in the Upper Spencer Gulf have expressed their joint frustration over an alleged lack of communication from the federal and State governments in...
Big dig on schedule
Building of a new stormwater drain under Florence Street is on schedule and Port Pirie Regional Council is happy with the progress that contractor McMahon Services is making.A council spokeswoman said...
Smelter boosts lead output
Port Pirie smelter boosted its output of lead last year.Nyrstar’s full-year results show the plant produced four percent more bullion last year compared with the year before.This...
Bright idea: Beacons on street palms
Civic leaders have been urged to embrace a light show in the main street.Our iconic palm trees along the Main Road median strip could be lit...
Funding plea for renewables
The chairman of a leadership alliance from Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla’s local government, regional development and education sectors is disapppointed at a lack of funding for new renewable energy...
Adverts not a waste of time
Port Pirie Regional Council chief executive officer Andrew Johnson has praised the anti-litter advertising campaigns for the cleaner Pirie beachfront.The campaign, titled There’s Nothing Cool about Littering,...
Heads in a spin beside Wandearah wing
Number 35014 covers a lot of ground on the wing at the Wandearah football oval.This “player” has heads in a spin and is the...
Second taxi firm hits the streets
Competition has hotted up in the taxi industry in Port Pirie with newcomer Des’s Cabs introducing a small-but-growing fleet to the city.So far a 10-seater taxi van...
‘Reduce whiting size’
Greater opportunities would open up to recreational fishermen under a proposal put forward by a commercial operator.Net fisherman David Wilks said the size limit...
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...
