Drainage work soon
Council will embark on the first stage of its Port Pirie central business district revamp early in the New Year by improving stormwater drainage.The Port Pirie Regional...
Right man, right time – Mayor
Ern Heyne was the “right man at the right time” In Port Pirie and was an outstanding citizen, according to Mayor John Rohde.He said...
Social media slur targets street parade
Smaller crowds at Saturday’s Christmas Pageant may have resulted from false claims on Facebook that the event had been cancelled because of hot weather.The...
Mystery muncher
Independent Frome MP Geoff Brock had a special bond with Ern Heyne.The pastor was such good friends with Mr Brock’s parents and family that...
New supermarket push for Pirie
A new supermarket could open in Port Pirie.ALDI Australia is keen to bring its services to residents of South Australia, with plans for up to 50 stores...
Ern, you were a gentleman until the end
IF you depart this earth knowing you’ve left an indelible mark on the people you have met, you know it was a life well-lived. This...
More night footy proposed
Veteran football administrator Ken Jeffrey has called for a renewed focus on night football in the Spencer Gulf League.Mr Jeffrey was elected president of...
Minister’s love knew no boundaries
I recall Ern Heyne strolling the boundary line of Port Oval, yelling encouragement to his Lutherans junior colts football team.It was the late 1960s when I was...
Ramsey kicks $5m winner
Rowan Ramsey has made a winning move in the financial game surrounding Port Pirie’s soon-to-be sport hub at Memorial Oval.The Federal Liberal Member for Grey...
Farewell, Pastor
In the weeks before his death, Pastor Ern Heyne was serene and resigned to his fate.The popular 89-year-old former Lutheran minister and sport coach...
Govt introduces ports bill
WHYALLA - The legal battle over the Whyalla Ports has taken a new turn, with the State Government intervening once again to pass new...
