100-year journey for Pirie soldier
The chance discovery of a local soldier’s war records in a rubbish bin in England has sparked renewed interest in the man’s life.The epic...
The moving spirit of Anzac
As soft morning light crept over Port Pirie on Tuesday morning, the stories of those who had served Australia in war captured the minds...
Woman taken to hospital following crash
A woman was taken to hospital following a two car crash outside Crystal Brook this afternoon.At about 3:50pm Monday afternoon emergency services were called...
Governor unveils memorial
The Governor well and truly put Wandearah on the map on Sunday.Hieu Van Le helped to unveil a memorial to nine servicemen from the farming area south of...
All aboard for a great time
The bustling days of the Port Pirie railway station have all but finished, lost to a modernising rural landscape.Platform conductors’ whistles have fallen silent, the...
Youngsters’ Anzac tribute
Vietnam veteran Richie Brine will experience one of his proudest moments on Anzac Day when his grandchildren take part in the march.MacKenzie Hesketh, 15,...
Nosey Parker: From the 1968 archives
Team of the year in Port Pirie junior football was G. Hutchinson (Methodist), B. Brooks (Solomontown), G. Pollard (Vice-capt. Port), B. McArthur (Solomontown), J....
Captain’s autism awareness journey
During my late primary school and early secondary school years, I often felt isolated from my peers. Experiencing consistent long-term bullying and social stigma...
Changes … but picnic guaranteed
The Smelter’s Picnic is assured of going ahead this year.Organisers said the picnic would be held regardless of the fate of the struggling BH...
Finding peace amid chaos
The words rolled off Anthony North’s tongue as he sat in his four-wheel-drive vehicle overlooking the picturesque site of his latest project.The one-time breakfast radio announcer...
Great mix of musicians to line up at Music Muster
FLINDERS RANGES - This year’s Flinders Ranges Country Music Muster in May will involve a good mix of musicians, according to organisers.
The Music Muster...
