Call for upgrades
A “death corridor” highway needs an urgent upgrade, according to a major industry lobby group.The stretch is part of one of South Australia’s most...
St John ‘rookies’ stepping up
“Rookie” recruits are expected to breathe new life into St John Ambulance in Port Pirie.The volunteer organisation has been bolstered with the arrival of Mark Turner,...
Trio joins forces at council
Three new senior staff members have joined Port Pirie Regional Council on the same day.They are sport hub project manager Jeff Adams, risk co-ordinator...
Heartless vandals target Ellen Street Christmas tree
Heartless vandals have damaged a Christmas tree display, set-up next to the council office on Ellen Street.The tree, an initiative of the Port Pirie...
Hit-run victim hurled 10m
After hearing that Betty McArthur was thrown 10 metres when struck by a hit-run driver, family members tendered victim impact statements to the District Court in Port...
Bike theft arrest
Port Pirie Police are seeking to identify the owners of four stolen bicycles and a scooter, after two girls were arrested for theft. In the...
‘Spiralling’ crime in Solomontown
Crime is “spiralling” in Solomontown if the latest theft of a rotary clothesline is any indication.The incident left 85-year-old Val Hartmann in a bit...
Nosey: The 1930 archives
November, Tuesday 25th: The B.H.A.S All Sports Association formed. They included Day Worker's Cricket and Football Association, Office Staff Cricket Club, Tennis Club, Croquet...
Festival embraces Christmas season
As the annual Port Pirie Christmas Tree Festival finished for another year, its impact on the Christmas season did not go unnoticed. Held at and...