Tribute to brave Kylie
A mighty tree has fallen in the forest, but who heard it?Confirming the loss has been the obligation of Kylie Monaghan’s family, politicians, media personalities and...
Final finish line for our top sprinter
Lorna May Allchurch, who died last month aged 98, was one of the best athletes ever produced in Port Pirie.Family friend and former parliamentarian...
Hardball played over deals
Despite criticism of council’s support of local sporting organisations, Port Pirie Softball Association’s new licence and lease agreements were adopted at the recent meeting of...
Mental health to take centre stage
As awareness of mental health issues grows year-on-year, the Mid North will recognise and celebrate Mental Health Week for 2016 with a series of...
Dreams afloat for youngsters
Four sailing dinghies, freshly painted in bright colours, took on their new names with the help of Mayor John Rohde on Saturday at the...
Boaters rescued and fined
A man has been fined for not carrying safety equipment after he was rescued from his boat near Port Pirie on Saturday.About 7.20pm on...
Brave Kylie loses cancer battle
Port Pirie’s brave face of a renewed campaign to legalise voluntary euthanasia, Kylie Monaghan, has lost her battle with cancer.The 35-year-old passed away at the...
Council celebrates ‘one in 38,000’ result
“One complaint from 38,000 people in the region – that is a great result.”Cr Leon Stephens summed up sentiments nicely at the meeting of council...
Pink Ned Kelly’s reminder: Much Is Life!
Tony Marschall may look like a “pink” Ned Kelly, but he is all about finding peaceful resolutions.The Hairy Pink Butcher and his sidekick Dwayne Paynter will...
Championships praised
“What a fantastic effort by competitors, organisers, parents and spectators to bring together some of the best gymnasts in the state to Port Pirie.”With these...
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...
