Praise for council director
With projects worth more than $12 million in the offing this year, council infrastructure director Kathryn Johnson is a busy woman.At the latest Port...
Students to attend Govt House
Top Year 12 students from Port Pirie will converge on Government House in Adelaide on February 9 to be honoured at the SACE Merit Ceremony.Students...
Fisher wins top plant at meeting
Well it's the start to another orchid growing year and without a doubt the most challenging time for growing orchids.It's not a very good time...
Council backs new club at golf course
Plans for a new merged club at the golf course took a step ahead – and a pace backwards – at the latest Port Pirie Regional...
Cousins make a comeback
Hurtling around the speedway track, Scott Kauschke and Steve Fowler can “read” each other’s minds.Thanks to an unique family bond, the pair have an...
Dredging timetable given to Wharf Rats
Dredging of the Pirie River may start in May, according to a letter shared with lobby group, the Wharf Rats.The group, consisting of about a...
Warning on backyard pool safety
With backyard swimming pools a focal point for many families, Port Pirie Regional Council encourages residents to consider pool compliance and safety this summer.Residents, who are planning...
Mayor to make ‘connections’
Mayor John Rohde will do the rounds of the city, talking to residents.In his new Mayoral Connections Series, he will go head-to-head with various...
Father and son’s rare newspaper combo
JOURNALISM can be a very isolated profession.Scenarios generally lend to working alone when it comes to the competitive nature of story gathering.It’s rare to see a...
‘Yuk!’ Weeds at beach
Weeds are taking over the seabed of Solomontown Beach, according to frustrated swimmers.“It is ‘yuk’ to walk in the weeds. The crabs and lice...
Northern Water milestone
WHYALLA - Mullaquana has been officially selected as the preferred site for the proposed Northern Water desalination plant, a project which could bring over...
