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...
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...
Classes a hit with over 50s
PORT AUGUSTA - Arts officer Christie Mitchell is excited to be running art workshops through the Port Augusta City Council’s over 50s program this...
