Nosey Parker: From the 1977 archives
A book about Port Pirie and Crystal Brook St Mark’s Church was written by Sister Dominica McEwen. It was called Threads of Fabric, the editor...
Treatment for veterans’ graves is wrong
What council has done to the old war graves is wrong, wrong, wrong!In response to a report published online by The Recorder on July...
Beanie workshop excitement
Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery recently hosted a beanie workshop as part of the current exhibition – Colours of the Country, the Alice Springs Beanie Festival.The...
Energy cost burden on smelter
Energy prices have risen dramatically for the Nyrstar smelter, according to the company’s half-yearly report.The costs at Port Pirie increased period-over-period by about $20 million...
Nyrstar queries energy policy: Libs
Nyrstar, operator of Port Pirie’s lead smelter, has queried the state’s energy policy.This is according to Opposition energy spokesman and Stuart MP Dan van...
Union warns ‘one fibre can be lethal’
A Port Pirie-based union warns that “one fibre can kill” and is calling for a more co-ordinated approach to controlling imports of asbestos-laden equipment.The Australian...
A slap in the face
Despite good intentions, Port Pirie Regional Council has delivered a slap in the face to families of deceased military personnel.As many as 200 war...
Uni campus for Pirie?
Students may no longer have to travel to Adelaide for university study.The marathon parental exercise of finding accommodation for children and funding an off-campus lifestyle may...
Bounce team ‘born’ to win dance title
The Bounce Born team won the Rave Dance Event contested by a record number of entries in Port Pirie.Event director Natasha English McCulloch said...
Support for struggling locals
PORT PIRIE - Port Pirie’s Medicare Mental Health Centre has offered a free and confidential service for people who are doing it tough during...
