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...
Pageant funding stalls in council
The new Port Pirie Christmas Pageant Association’s plea for extra council funding has been stalled pending a more detailed project and budget brief.Port Pirie Regional...
Healing through art for reconciliation
St Mark’s College students have used art to explore cultural healing during Reconciliation Week.In the week leading to National Sorry Day, students took time...
Pirie backs Ramsey efforts
Liberal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey held the majority of support in the latest election survey despite strong levels of voter discontent toward federal government...
Job-seekers add new life to cathedral
A group of job seekers has worked hard to reinvigorate the Anglican Church and Deanery in Port Pirie.In the past six months, workers undertook...
Centre boosts teens’ pride
John Pirie Secondary School marked National Reconciliation Week by opening a new Aboriginal Learning Centre.Staff and residents along with present and past students joined the celebrations at the...
Readers show allegiance
Voters still expect the Liberal party to win the upcoming Federal election, despite concerns surrounding industry and job growth.Port Pirie voters in the Fairfax...
Jobs and growth?
A lack of industry and jobs growth in Port Pirie reflected voter discontent in the latest election survey. While results from the Fairfax Media Election...
History of our greatest event
The Smelter’s Picnic was first organised in the early years of 1900 with the object of providing a day’s pleasure for the employees of the then...
Letters
WHAT ABOUT THE PICNIC?The television program on the smelter was very good, but there was no mention of the picnic.*The Smelter’s Picnic was set up for...