From the 1943 archives
Clothing factory opens. It has been announced that the Mastercraft Clothing Company will start in the Caledonian Hall with 30 machines. Garments for the...
Talk of rebound by Cats in 2017
After a lowly finish in the Spencer Gulf League this season, Solomontown is talking up its chances of taking the flag next year. At the...
Wandearah flood damage
Kookie the bird is mystified at the fate of his mate in the Wandearah floods.The kookaburra has taken the unusual step of trying to...
Success highlighted
The region’s economy-boosting group has overseen $24 million in development funds, according to its latest report card.This was revealed when Regional Development Australia Yorke and...
Fight against poverty in full swing
It is often said that the chance of falling on hard times is closer to us than many think. Luckily, organisations like UnitingCare Wesley Country...
Independent living advice service open to all
The Independent Living Outreach Service will visit Port Pirie to provide free professional advice on techniques and equipment to assist with every day activities...
Music hits right mental health notes
As beautiful tunes spilled into Ellen Street last Wednesday, it was clear that music was the perfect anecdote to help and educate people about...
Clean record for P-platers continues
It is almost the end of 2016 and no Port Pirie P-plate driver has been involved in, or caused, a serious accident in Port Pirie...
Pedaling through Pirie for PTSD
“The legs feel good – all is in order after 8,500 kilometres on the bike.”As Vietnam War veteran Laurie ‘Truck’ Sams took a moment to rest...
Lions contribute to Heartbeat lifter
The Lions Club of Port Pirie has donated $2000 towards Heartbeat fundraising efforts for a motorised lifting device at the hospital. The piece of equipment,...
Mitchell reaches his goal
PORT PIRIE - St Mark’s College has marked another year of Year 12 students achieving 100 per cent completion of the South Australian Certificate...
