Query on building safety
A prohibition notice has been imposed on the former Radio Rentals building, in Ellen Street.SafeWork SA said the order was “still standing” relating to access...
Drivers need to take care
Residents have been warned to expect some traffic disruption during stormwater drainage works in Florence Street.Building of a new drain underneath the street began on January 11 and...
Nyrstar raises cash
Nyrstar’s transformation of the Port Pirie smelter has been boosted by its shareholders’ decision to permit a rights offering raising up to $440 million...
Golf course now 9-hole
Golfers will play only nine holes at the Port Pirie links in summer because of the drought.The Port Pirie Golf Club decided to reduce...
War graves: It’s a work in progress
Port Pirie Regional Council has defended its record of caring for the city’s war graves despite an attack from an un-named resident.The resident took...
Potholes in car park concern city trader
Businesswoman Dianne Wait-Kennedy has challenged Port Pirie Regional Council to maintain a car park at the rear of city shops.But the council responded that...
Man who wrote Blue Suede Shoes
The King of Rockabilly, Carl Perkins, spotted a couple dancing in the front row at one of his shows.He noted that the man was...
Busy Christmas period for Lions Club
The Port Pirie Lions members have been busy over the Christmas period, with the Carols in the Park, cooking chips, doughnuts, sausages, steak sandwiches...
$30,000 break-in
Equipment worth $30,000 was stolen in a break-in at a Port Pirie business.Police said inquiries led to the arrest of a man and the...
Brax calls at the Portside
Former Home and Away star Steve Peacocke – who is leading man of Channel 7’s new series, Wanted - called into Port Pirie on Friday night. Known as Brax...
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...
