Movement on the corner
Flashing stop signs now adorn the roadsides of Nelshaby and Germein Roads at the George’s Corner intersection.Cr Kendall Jackson made the announcement at the...
Gold medal star headed for Pirie
With the 2016 Rio Olympics now only months away, dreams of winning gold for many athletes and fanatics alike run wild.Now Port Pirie locals will...
Council to offer free pet micro-chipping
Our beloved pets will receive even more protection, thanks to the Port Pirie Regional Council.Plans were tabled at the latest meeting of council for a...
Mayors enter political fray
The Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla mayors thanked the Greens and Senator Nick Xenophon’s candidates for bacing five key initiatives they believe will transform the economy of the...
Street disrupted on ‘busiest’ day
Unexpected roadworks have disrupted the activities of two Alexander Street traders, one of them reeling from the situation on her “busiest” day.Lyn Anderson, of...
Council support community with jovial spirit
Most regional community groups received better-than-expected news from Port Pirie Regional Council, despite momentary distraction from a councillor.Wandearah Memorial Institute Committee, Broughton Plains Heritage...
Sulphuric acid production pioneer laid to rest
Ben Burrow, who died aged 91 in Adelaide, will be remembered for his pioneering work that led to the first commercial production of sulphuric acid.Mr...
Cat Bickley steps into Dogs’ den
Port Pirie’s favourite son and former Crows captain Mark Bickley stepped into the Bulldogs’ den to highlight his history with Solomontown in the Spencer...
Nosey: From the 1974 files
A Port Pirie schoolboy has been approached by North Melbourne Football Club to play in Victoria. He is Michael Hogg, 16. He was recommended...
Vigil held for Orlando victims
Songs of peace and love resonated in Flinders View Park as people paid tribute to victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting at a candlelight...














