Minister responds to energy concerns
Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis has fired back after the state government’s energy plan was questioned by Nyrstar. The company raised doubts regarding the policy, according to Opposition...
Alarm raised at Long Tan
It was almost a clarion call to honour the Aussies who died in Vietnam.As I walked along Memorial Drive towards the South-East Asia War...
Court case over gas disruption
A gas pipeline rupture affecting Port Pirie in 2015 has led to a dramatic breakdown of relations between the state government and Epic Energy.The...
Mayor hails ‘shining light’ of the north
Mayor John Rohde welcomed a planned $650 million solar-thermal project in Port Augusta.He said it would complement the transformation of Port Pirie’s smelter and a proposed upgrade...
Conference boosts our city
Almost half-a-million dollars will pour into Port Pirie through four major conferences being hosted here.The first event, the Local Government Association Roads and Works Conference, began on...
Science answers today’s mysteries
Gadgets are everywhere … everything from your mobile phone to pop-up toaster.That is why Shell Questacon is touring South Australia providing scientific answers to modern...
Let’s paint the town!
A paint company is now promising a make-over for the former Port Pirie Railway Station.Dulux Australia, in partnership with the National Trust South Australia, has...
Ghost of Glenn will ‘stalk’ tribute band
The legendary bandleader Glenn Miller has never been laid completely to rest by some of his fans.The tribute band, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, will perform...
Losing streak in pokies merger?
Port Pirie Golf Club has cooled on proposals for a “country club” merger between itself and the BH Community Club.This comes after the BH...
Trainees out in force
A total of 13 local government trainees gathered at the Port Pirie Golf Course for a workshop on Tuesday.The scheme allows young people to...
Female crew makes history
WHYALLA - An all-female crew has marked a historic first for the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), with four women responding to an...
