Storm rewrites tidal records
Port Pirie’s record high tide level was equalled during last week's 'one in 50-year' storm event on Thursday, putting the community on high alert.At 6:30pm...
True extent of jetty damage captured | VIDEO, PHOTOS
The true extent of damage to the Port Germein Jetty has been captured on drone video.The footage, supplied to The Recorder by Anthony ‘Norm’...
Local crops dodge disaster
“It was a bit like the old Russian Roulette – the gun was loaded but it went off elsewhere.”That was the view of Baroota farmer...
Long bomb winners
The winners of the Long Bomb Competition at the Smelter’s Picnic:Grade 3 and Under:1st Brock Kerrick 28.4 metres2nd Thomas Casserly 28 metres3rd Liam Saler 26.8 metresGrade 4-5:1st Ethan...
Jetty smashed – again
Residents of the seaside town of Port Germein have been dealt another blow to their iconic jetty – high water and storm conditions caused thousands...
Program continues powerful message
Young male drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in a serious or fatal crash on the roads in comparison to their female...
Presto … power returns within minutes of media inquiry
The “power” of the press came to the fore in Port Pirie on Thursday.The Recorder made an inquiry to SA Power Networks asking about...
Furnace outage to cost millions for Nyrstar
The severe storms that swept across Port Pirie from Wednesday last week could cost Nyrstar up to $7 million as its blast furnace is out of action.Port...
Pirie’s people power
As South Australia’s electricity blackout took its toll last week, stories of extraordinary community support prevailed from the darkness in Port Pirie.For Andrew Protopapas...
Set for round one action
Spencer Gulf Football League's (SGFL) Anzac Round will be held this weekend to start off the 2026 season.
SGFL president Les Promnitz was pleased to...
