Council looks at London inferno
Civic leaders’ legal obligations in the event of a major fire were discussed at the latest council meeting.Cr Dino Gadaleta raised the issue in...
Mild days and cold nights in June
June’s weather was contrasting with low and very late rainfall, its warmest daytime temperatures since 2005 and its coldest-recorded nights at the airport.Daytime temperatures...
Slip-sliding street seat
New street furniture in the city-centre has been built on such a slope that shopping bags slide off it.Cr Joe Paparella told of such...
Photos tell real tales
A brief glance at Tracy Lymn’s photography will leave you with a sense of wonder, intrigue and undoubtedly a touch of humour, too.To say ‘a picture...
Family income on the rise: Census
Amid economic headwinds, some people in Port Pirie have become more prosperous.Cr Alan Zubrinich told Port Pirie Regional Council that the weekly family income in the council...
Six storeys of safety and skill
In the eaves of a nearly seven-storey tower, a dramatic rescue was underway in Port Pirie last Wednesday.Fortunately, injuries were nowhere to be seen – but...
Locals on track for stardom
Sydney based television production company, Mint Pictures, is making an 'exciting' new show on SBS about the train, The Ghan, that travels from Adelaide to Darwin. The...
Gems shine in glossy book
The glossy new Port Pirie and Southern Flinders Visitor Guide was launched at a special event at the Port Pirie Tourism and Arts Centre last...
Giving back to a much kneaded cause
Domino’s Port Pirie is celebrating its first birthday in supreme style by giving back to the community.The franchise is hosting a ‘Doughraiser’ on Thursday...
World away from home
Since she was a little girl, 16-year-old Sigrun Á Brúgv has always wanted to follow in the footsteps of her two older sisters and become...