Shed goes up in flames
Metropolitan Fire Services were called to a shed fire on Ramsay street, Port Pirie south at approximately 4.16pm on Saturday. Station officer, Paul Fitzgerald says the...
Minor electric shock at smelter
A male Nyrstar worker in his late 20s has received a minor electric shock at the smelter on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were called out around 1.50pm...
Supa time for the Hope Partnership
The Hope Partnership have come together to create the first children’s program offered this October school holidays. The ‘Supa Kids Club’ is a three day program...
Old farmers at new yards
The two old farmers, standing in fine dust beside the shiny rails of new sheep pens, were clearly impressed.In front of them stretched 9000 sheep...
New recruits join Pirie MFS station
Two new Metropolitan Fire Service firefighter recruits have been posted to the Port Pirie station following their graduation in Adelaide last month. Chris Edmonds and Jesse...
Solar power for ‘battlers’
In a bid to ease power costs for “battlers” in the community, Port Pirie Regional Council has unveiled a scheme offering $19-a-week solar systems.The...
KIDtober celebrating our local children
Port Pirie Regional Council is proud to partner with local education, family and children’s agencies to create a month all about our youngest residents.KIDtober has...
Nosey Parker: From the 1979 archives
Basil Allchurch, Port Pirie rifle man, was selected in a 16-man squad to represent Australia vs New Zealand in Melbourne. He was part of...
Bursting with colours
Each year, St Mark’s College hold a community inclusive event with a focus on giving back to Port Pirie organisations. In previous years, the college...















