Making wishes come true
Many shoppers are wishing for a great Christmas for the needy in our midst – and Santa’s helpers are already making that dream come true.People will have...
Honour for Pirie man at Aquinas
Former Port Pirie man Andrew Preece has been named Aquinian of the Year at a ceremony in Adelaide.Andrew, son of Michael and Tracy Preece,...
Inglis named Bulldogs champion
Brad Inglis completed a rare double when he won the Spencer Gulf League goal-kicking award followed by Port’s champion trophy.Inglis, a talented onballer-forward, took the club...
Governor visits Huey helicopter
The rotors have long stopped spinning and the machineguns have been plugged up and rendered useless.“War” itself has become a museum item at the Port...
Former refugees swap stories
Two highly successful men shook hands in Port Pirie and reflected on their humble backgrounds as refugees.One is Governor and former Vietnamese boat refugee Hieu...
RV travellers most welcome
Port Pirie Regional Council has a welcoming attitude to recreational vehicle travellers visiting the city and region.There has been no change to its policy regarding the locations...
Festive trading hour talks
The Port Pirie Chamber of Commerce discussed Christmas trading hours at its recent meeting.Members recommended that traders operate during the following times:Traders can also open...
Double-dip tourism success for council
Port Pirie is humming with success as a tourist destination – and that’s official. The city gained two accolades at the prestige 2015 South Australian Tourism Awards last week.The Port...
Residential housing fast track
REGION- Thanks to State Government funding to the tune of $467,591, 23 new residential housing lots will be created at Paratoo South Road, Orroroo...
