Dirt-filled race to the line
A weekend of fumes and fun is promised as the 2016 Pirie Dirt Circuit Association hosts the state titles for racing.The event will mark...
Familiar fun-filled frolic
Sticky treats, long-kicking contests, sideshows and stalls … the much-loved Smelter’s Picnic will be staged once again on Wednesday.Picnic co-ordinator Graham Nichols says the beauty...
Catch a free bus ride to picnic
Families will once again be able to catch free bus rides to the Smelter’s Picnic.Port Pirie Bus Service will treat the public to travel between...
Letters to the Editor
We do not need a crystal ball to see what will happen this summer now that the Port Augusta power station has closed down, forever.The price...
Lions Club kept busy in winter
The Lions Club of Port Pirie has been busy during winter. The club’s barbecues at the Port Pirie Producers Market and Cheap as Chips continue...
Suffering shouldn’t be the only option
Dying with dignity. It’s an option everyone should have at their final stage in the cycle of life. Sadly, it’s still not possible and our...
Multiple drug drivers caught in Mid North
Police detected three motorists in the state’s Mid North with drugs in their system on Monday.A 26-year-old woman in the Yorke Mid North region tested positive...
Gates open new era
A piece of Smelters Picnic history now stands tall in Port Pirie, ready to welcome thousands of people to the annual event once again.The H.V. Merlino...
Bond to open new chapter for veterans
Malcolm Bond has become the successor to Haydn Madigan as the president of the Port Pirie sub-branch of the Returned Services League.He was voted in...
Student talents on display at arts festival
Brush strokes, photographs and stunning live performances brought the 2016 John Pirie Secondary School Festival of Arts to life recently.Students from years 8 to 12 were encouraged...
Christmas tea on offer
PORT PIRIE - For the eleventh time, the festive spirit will be shared in Port Pirie with the return of the Community Christmas Tea...
