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Visiting the sick has always been something we do naturally. It’s one of the simplest ways to show kindness, empathy, and good neighbourliness. Across...

Jak ready to lend a hand

PORT BROUGHTON - After his long-term involvement with the Bute community, Aaron Jak has been recognised as the Barunga West Council’s 2026 Citizen of...

Questions over BlueScope

WHYALLA - An Australian and US consortium has put forward a Non-Binding Indicative Offer (NBIO) to acquire BlueScope Steel Limited, raising questions about what...

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Sport

Cricket back for new year

REGION - Cricket returned to Port Augusta and Whyalla last weekend, with the Port Augusta Cricket Association’s A Grade comp getting back underway after...

Golfers’ first hit for 2026

WHYALLA - Whyalla Golf Club hosted a well-supported stroke competition on Saturday, 10 January, with 33 players taking part in the Pro-Stroke (Nett) event...

Golfers’ first hit for 2026

WHYALLA - Whyalla Golf Club hosted a well-supported stroke competition on Saturday, 10 January, with 33 players taking part in the Pro-Stroke (Nett) event...

PACA mid season review

REGION - We are now halfway through the season of the PACA A Grade competition and the ladder is beginning to separate the stronger...

Year that was in sport – December

DECEMBER 04/12/2025: North Whyalla completed its undefeated season in the Whyalla Football League women's competition, defeating West Augusta to claim the 2025 premiership. 11/12/2025: Local cricket...

Year that was in sport – November

NOVEMBER 06/11/2025: It was only three rounds into the Port Augusta Cricket Association but the ladder was already beginning to take shape. 13/11/2025: It was a...

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SA Government

Vouchers directly boost visitation

THE hospitality and tourism sector in the Whyalla region is seeing a welcome boost this summer, thanks to the Coast is Calling Travel Voucher...

How to access business support through algal bloom

The State Government’s Department of State Development is providing a range of measures to support impacted businesses, and their owners and staff, through the...

Tackling SA’s algal bloom

A harmful algal bloom has been impacting large stretches of South Australia’s coastline since mid-March. South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Executive Director Professor...

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Gulf swelters in heat wave

REGION - The Upper Spencer Gulf faced soaring temperatures last week as an extreme heatwave rolled across South Australia. The mercury rose to the...

Rock throwing on the rise

WHYALLA - A spate of rock-throwing incidents in Whyalla has raised concerns in the community, with perpetrators targeting building windows and motorists in a...

Out and about in Whyalla

Whyalla News photographer Geniene Gordon captured some New Year's Eve celebrations across Whyalla recently.

Set to honour local heroes

FLINDERS RANGES – Nominations for the Flinders Ranges Council Australia Day Awards closed on January 7, giving residents the chance to recognise community members...

Police busy over holidays

Structure Fire at Whyalla Stuart Emergency services responded to a serious structure fire at Whyalla Stuart on Sunday afternoon, December 28. At about 3.40pm, the South...

25 years since epic swim

WHYALLA - Last month marked 25 years since a remarkable feat of endurance was performed by a young local athlete, a performance which has...

Fundraiser brings cheers

PORT BROUGHTON - Barunga Village raised an impressive $14,615.80 from its first ever Sip and Style fundraiser, which will be invested towards new external...

OneSteel supports HOPE

WHYALLA - OneSteel has recently participated in its third community event under the HOPE Whyalla banner, continuing its involvement in an initiative focused on...

Mozzies really do suck!

Australians are being urged to take extra care to avoid mosquito bites this summer, after new research found warmer temperatures significantly increase the risk...

From Cornwall with love

Cornwall is considered one of the most remote and yet beautiful counties in England. And the county’s North Coast with its dramatic cliffscapes, craggy...