Threat to hospital beds ‘over staff levels’
Staff shortages have been blamed for compromising patient care at South Australia’s major country hospitals including Port Pirie.Nurses say they have been left with little choice but to...
It’s not so easy being Pink
The words of Matt Goodluck suddenly had an edge.The frontman of Echoes of Pink Floyd was being asked why he preferred covering the legendary...
Bitter-sweet fans
Sky-high ticket prices for the Crows’ preliminary final at Adelaide Oval on Friday have left a bitter taste for some fans.While thrilled that Adelaide will...
Scents-ational anniversary
It seemed cryptic at the time – who could have known the result of a throwaway line by a self-appointed critic in Adelaide more...
Scouts ‘do their best’ at Napperby camp
Leaders of the Karkana Scouting District gathered at Napperby campsite in the foothills for training, fun, sharing ideas and socialising.Leaders for the weekend travelled...
Kind word led to bursary
The classroom fell silent as midwife Ros Mayfield outlined the great challenges of helping to bring babies into the world.One of the students at...
Nosey Parker: From the 1987 archives
Martin Connelly steps down as secretary/treasurer of the SGL after 17 years.***Risdon footballer Andrew Rogers signs a three-year contract with Essendon Football Club.***Port Pirie...
Painter strikes gold
Striking “gold” at the regional apprentice awards has become something of a tradition for the team at a local painting contractor.Westley Wyatt, 19, of Port...
Flying fireys follow wartime exploits
A helicopter and light plane took to the skies where World War II bombers once dipped and weaved.The aircraft were called into action around the former...
Bringing the Flinders alive with art | INTERACTIVE
The iconic Flinders Ranges “A Brush With Art” trail returns again in 2017 with premium artwork on display across various locations.The 2016 exhibition attracted more...
Family, friends in Pt Pirie
The Recorder photographer Phil Hensel caught up with locals and visitors at the Risdon Hotel.
