List of priorities clear before upcoming election
Employment, the economy, jobs and wealth inequality dominate voter priorities in Port Pirie over support for manufacturing and industry.Voters were asked to list the policy priorities...
Agriculture a point of anger in Port Pirie
Frustration at government agriculture policies in the latest election survey was clear.The Fairfax Survey found 80 percent of voters in Port Pirie were unsatisfied with the supervision...
Keep warm, and safe
People are being asked to take care with heaters, electric blankets and fires this winter.Emergency Services Minister Peter Malinauskas said cooking mishaps caused about...
Tide times in our waters
THURSDAY - 4:04 am 0.67m; 9:40 am 2.02m; 2:32 pm 1.21m; 8:56 pm 3.15m.FRIDAY - 4:20 am 0.73m; 10:04 am 2.09m; 3:04 pm 1.28m;...
Voter environment policy opinion split in poll
Port Pirie voters have mixed feelings toward the government’s environmental and water resource policies in the latest election poll.Voters were asked whether they were satisfied with the...
Nosey: From the 1990 files
One of the city’s greatest institutions Olyvette Fashion House is closing. The shop was originally opened by Mrs Olga Brackenridge on September 11, 1931. This shop is...
Army action in Port Pirie
Port Pirie will be transformed into a hive of military activity in coming weeks, as Battlegroup Griffin of the Australian Army arrives in town...
Battle group’s show of force as soldiers flown across the gulf
The thump of Australian Army helicopters is set to dominate the usually quiet skyline of Port Pirie.Exercise Hamel - the premier land exercise for...
Low-income earners aided
UnitingCare Wesley outlined its low-income support services, but explained that they are not a “hand-out program”.The services include finance management, concessional vouchers, food vouchers and low-income insurance as...
First-aid kits can save a life on rural roads
The Motor Accident Commission has called on motorists to ensure vehicles are equipped with a fully-stocked first-aid kit.The commission reminded motorists that driving is...
Winter crop forecast
Australia is set to harvest larger winter crops this year despite challenges in some key regions.
Rabobank released its 2024/2025 Australian Winter Crop Forecast...
