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...
Cultures come together
Solomontown Kindergarten and Port Pirie West Children’s Centre came together for two days of celebration in recognition of National Reconciliation Week.With the kindergarten undergoing transformation,...
Father of four girls challenges sexism
Dog-whistling: saying one thing, but making it very clear you mean another. Politicians have made an art of it while corporations sidestep it and commentators relish...
Mum quoted the Bard in the morning
The Smelter History “Causes Clubs and Concentrates” Exhibition unearthed fond memories for former mayor Brenton Vanstone.Mr Vanstone’s mother, Marjorie Taylor, served as secretary at the smelter...
Ramsey in firing line
New polling suggests Nick Xenophon Team candidate Andrea Broadfoot could defeat sitting member for Grey Rowan Ramsey at the federal election.The polling was echoed by...
Revamp for college campus
Plans are being drawn up to reinvigorate TAFE SA’s Port Pirie campus.“Tenders are being assessed for an upgrade of students’ services and library facilities,” said a State...
Big debate: Pollies in a showdown
Voters in country South Australia could be forgiven for feeling powerless at the upcoming federal election.The contest always seems to be decided in western...
Grains of truth in silos’ film projection
“Towering tales” came to Port Pirie on Friday night when films were projected onto the side of the silos … and it could become a...
Aboriginal welcome mural unveiled
STUDENTS from Risdon Park Primary School showed they are ready to embrace reconciliation now and long into the future.Their eagerness and commitment to this...
Meals, wheels keep rolling
One of the most important duties in life is to put food on your table. Port Pirie Meals on Wheels Branch celebrated doing it for...
Helping hand for students
REGION - Aged care provider Helping Hand has partnered with the newly-established Port Augusta Technical College to provide work placements and experience for students...
