Footpaths, insects and parking concerns
Footpaths, insect control and parking were among the hot topics raised in Port Pirie Regional Council’s community survey. The survey was released in February to...
‘Disappointment’ over CBD project cost blowout
Elected members voiced their disappointment after learning stage one of the city centre upgrade went over budget.Variations to the project mean the final project...
Gulf grows in stature
Upper Spencer Gulf mayors and MPs gathered in Port Pirie to share progress on regional initiatives around higher education, transport, defence and event tourism.There...
Cost increase on foreshore works unavoidable
Cost increases on a dredging and foreshore upgrade in the harbour were unavoidable, elected members were told at the July meeting of council.Requirements set by...
1953 Pirie High magazine snippets
As I was cleaning up I came across quite a few Port Pirie High School end of year magazines, most from the 1930s. Below...
Nun spreads ‘climate change’ faith
For more than 45 years, Sister Marie O’Shea has been a woman of the Catholic faith.Now she has a new belief – “climate change”.The Port...
ANZ branch temporarily closed
Port Pirie’s ANZ branch has been temporarily closed following an electrical fault in the bank’s Ellen Street building.A sign posted on the bank’s door,...
Art of new dreamtime
A magnificent new symbol has been unveiled to recognise the journey towards reconciliation.The painting by artist Jessica Turner depicts the meeting of white people and...
Projects at Crystal Brook
Residents and visitors to Crystal Brook alike will benefit from works completed by Port Pirie Regional Council in the 2016-17 financial year.Construction of John Street...
Foothills forge ahead
Port Pirie Regional Council has responded to community requests by preparing to install a slip lane for traffic at Napperby.This is among many works that council pledged...
Free calls to Santa hotline
REGION - Santa fanfare has kicked off across Australia, with children lining up at public phones as Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa hotline begins...
