Recognising our Vietnam Vets
Friday August 18 is Vietnam Veterans’ Day (previously known as Long Tan Day) in Australia and will be marked in Port Pirie by the...
Nyrstar’s boost to the economy
Nyrstar Australia released its Economic Value Report Summary for 2022 on August 4 with its benefit to the Australian economy in the previous calendar...
Eyes on the sky, it’s magpie season
The transition from winter to spring means the weather is warming up, breeding seasons are starting and magpies will likely begin swooping to defend...
Trouble in the pipes
Troublesome wet wipes are continuing to make their way into Port Pirie’s sewers, and SA Water crews were called into action recently to remove...
Trade Expo looking to connect Upper Spencer Gulf businesses
With the growth in the Upper Spencer Gulf’s mining and resource sector an annual conference and trade expo is set to take place in...
Discover what’s happening in Port Pirie
PEARLS OF LOVE
A new exhibition from Tracy Crisp, Pearls: Unstitched Threads of Love will launch on Thursday August 3, from 5.30 to 7pm at...
Operation Safe Child results
South Australia Police’s (SAPOL) Public Protection Branch, Crime Service and Districts have deployed for Operation Child Safe II with the operation aimed at ensuring...
Regional development
I have just returned from the Regional Development Australia National Forum in Toowoomba.
These conferences are held annually and they bring together wonderful regional...
Q and A Slice of Life (Toby Johnson)
Did you grow up in Port Pirie?
Yes! I spent the first 18 years of my life in Pirie before moving down to Adelaide. My...
Upper Spencer Gulf councils debate Australia Day celebration date switch
With several councils around the state shifting their Australia Day and Citizen Ceremony celebrations to other days out of respect for the cultures and...
Wandearah flag tribute
WANDEARAH - A new flagpole at the Wandearah Cemetery will stand tall this Anzac Day, as part of broader efforts to enhance commemorative spaces...
