Gulf region welcomes status
The Port Pirie, Whyalla and Port Augusta mayors welcomed the state government’s decision to declare the Upper Spencer Gulf an economic participation region.The announcement by...
Cannabis seized in regions
A large quantity of cannabis was seized by police in the Mid North.Two men aged 49 and 62, have been jointly charged for trafficking a...
Fears over former uranium plant site
Frome Liberal candidate Kendall Jackson is calling on the state government to restore the fence at the former Port Pirie Uranium and Rare Earth Treatment Plant...
John’s wish granted
He’s a 71 year old from the Mid North whose wit is captured uncensored and love for life remains unwithered. John Hincks is a farmer, a...
$522,000 support for year
A report on the Community Assistance Fund for 2016-17 and the contributions council made to various events and groups was included in the August...
Bowls clubs benefit from Community Assistance Fund
Two lawn bowls clubs in the Port Pirie Regional Council area are the latest local groups to benefit from council’s Community Assistance Fund. The fund...
Pirie’s roads a council priority
Residents may have to cope with lesser standard roads as infrastructure costs become a bigger issue for regional councils.Highlighted in the Roads and Works...
Airdale ‘signs on’ for studies
Rapid growth in sign-language classes at Airdale Primary School has seen students poised for future careers where they can apply their skills.Sixteen of about...
Home grown love blooms
Green thumb, Barry Delamere has been taken aback at the rapid growth of his Sturt Desert Pea. Planted in his front garden in January this year,...
Eat locally caught prawns
REGION - Locals preparing their Christmas menus have been encouraged to continue supporting the Upper Spencer Gulf’s seafood industry, with prawn fishers reporting healthy...
