Pirie cannabis use on par with nation
Port Pirie’s cannabis use is on par with the nation, according to police. Michele Smith, the SAPOL Crime Prevention Section Supervisor for the Yorke Mid...
People urged to ‘think big’ on city
Council will bring Port Pirie’s central business district to life next Thursday by showcasing ideas for the city’s future – and residents are asked to comment on them.A unique public consultation...
Fishy end for cargo
Two items of equipment worth thousands of dollars have been lost at sea on their way to the Port Pirie smelter.The modules are thought...
Nosey: From the 1958 files
Pirie cricket team for the Country Carnival in Adelaide. They were C. Adams, L. Brewster, H. Mutton (Prest), L. Turner, G. Prest, P. Franks...
Curtain rises on new youth theatre show
Youth theatre in Port Pirie has had a rich history and is still going strong, with the production launch of Hairspray.Port Pirie Youth Theatre...
Ramsey may support GST rise
Federal Liberal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey says he may support a change to the GST if the State were to tackle other "”job-destroying taxes".He said that a GST...
Jobs crisis: Mayors furious
The local leaders in the Upper Spencer Gulf have expressed their joint frustration over an alleged lack of communication from the federal and State governments in...
Big dig on schedule
Building of a new stormwater drain under Florence Street is on schedule and Port Pirie Regional Council is happy with the progress that contractor McMahon Services is making.A council spokeswoman said...
Smelter boosts lead output
Port Pirie smelter boosted its output of lead last year.Nyrstar’s full-year results show the plant produced four percent more bullion last year compared with the year before.This...
Bright idea: Beacons on street palms
Civic leaders have been urged to embrace a light show in the main street.Our iconic palm trees along the Main Road median strip could be lit...
Business to send welcome
The 2025 Masters Games are set to bring excitement and opportunity to Port Augusta, welcoming athletes of all skill levels and boosting the local...
