Home grown love blooms
Green thumb, Barry Delamere has been taken aback at the rapid growth of his Sturt Desert Pea. Planted in his front garden in January this year,...
Concern about medical alerts
Medical-alert pendants, favoured by elderly and sick people, may be rendered useless by the new broadband network in a blackout.The pendants have previously relied...
Lives of the two Ruths
A long and winding road has led two elderly women with bright personalities to share the amenities of an aged home in Port Pirie.As fate...
You can be a good sport at new tavern
One of the hubs of nightlife in Port Pirie has been rejuvenated and will open its doors soon.After major renovations, the new Sporties is...
Nosey: From the 1968 files
Port Pirie baseball player Graham Scarman was chosen to play for South Australia in Melbourne versus Victoria. He pitches for Red Sox in Adelaide. After...
It’s a ‘sea’ change
Locals hope a seafood “experience” in Adelaide will rub off on tourism numbers for our city.With Come See Change as the theme for promoting...
Darwin to Pirie: the new chapter in Piper’s book
I have never been able to call a particular town or city home.Born in the Light area and having lived in Perth, Adelaide, Darwin,...
‘Daffodils’ on bright side
With all the “shine” of blooming daffodils, Joy Quin and Fay Baker are helping to make life better for cancer sufferers.They will work together...
Circus Royale coming to town
With 20 elite athletes and performers, Circus Royale brings together a combination of acrobatics, comedy and death-defying stunts in a show that will have...
Robbery: Teens grabbed fast-food
Three teenage boys were arrested after the armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver at Port Pirie on Saturday.Just after 8.30pm, the boys, one armed with...
Great softball finals games
Wow! That’s all that can really be said about the way the Port Pirie Softball Association season came to a close.
As we shut...
