Peter’s honour for ‘correct’ service
Respect has been shown on both sides of Peter Bairstow’s volunteer work with prisoners.In his decade of service, he has never had a problem.The...
Howzat! New cricket rules
Shorter pitches, closer boundaries and a “not-out” rule … these are the changes to junior cricket sweeping Port Pirie and Australia.Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland...
Regional fund feud
State Liberal Leader, Steven Marshall announced a policy on Monday, committing $15 million a year to support job growth in regional South Australia, through...
Nosey: From the 1946 files
Sixty illegal bookmakers estimated in Pirie with betting transactions stated to be in the vicinity of 6000 pounds weekly. This was stated at a betting...
Pirie’s TAFE in audit strife
A course offered at the Port Pire TAFE campus has been included in the list of 14 suspended qualifications discovered in an audit of 16...
Jobs boost for our city
As the festive season gets into full swing, the city has had great news about the local economy.Latest figures show the jobless rate is...
Hark, the Pirie angels sing
The Port Pirie Carols Committee have been busy preparing for Sunday’s Carols, ensuring that this year, the town is filled with Christmas spirit.Commencing at...
Workers hammer out new package
Smelter workers will forgo any wage rise in the next two years under a new enterprise bargaining agreement struck with Nyrstar.In the third year...
From drab to fab: the childcare’s new backyard
The Port Pirie Childcare Centre has had a recent upgrade, with their backyard being completely transformed to provide an environmental learning space for all age...















