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Lots completed, more to do

It was a huge year for Giles - especially for Whyalla and Port Augusta. I reflect on major achievements in 2025, things we continue...

Fatal crash near Whyalla

REGION - SA Police are investigating after a man died in a single-vehicle crash on the Eyre Highway about 60 kilometres west of Whyalla,...

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Sport

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...

Year that was in sport – October

OCTOBER 02/10/2025: The Whyalla Basketball Association celebrated a significant milestone, marking 70 years since its formation in 1955. 09/10/2025: A Whyalla judo veteran prepared to once...

Year that was in sport – September

SEPTEMBER 04/09/2025: Taylor Breen was named as the Elders Real Estate A Grade Best and Fairest at the Whyalla Netball Associations' awards night. 11/09/2025: Roopena's Kyle...

Year that was in sport – August

AUGUST 07/08/2025: Centrals clung onto third spot in the Whyalla Football A Grade ladder with a hard-fought, but overall convincing win against West, claiming the...

Year that was in sport – July

JULY 03/07/2025: South Whyalla shocked the ladder leaders, claiming a tense win over Central Whyalla in its Whyalla Football League A grade match at Memorial...

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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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All-terrain bike safety alert

SafeWork SA is urging South Australians to take extra care when riding quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles over the summer holidays following a spike...

Peterborough Rodeo back for 2026

You are invited to partake in a jam packed evening at the 37th annual Peterborough Rodeo on Saturday, 10 January 2026. Held at the Peterborough...

Mid North growers shine

A group of South Australia’s leading grain growers and industry innovators have been named finalists for the 2025 South Australian Grain Industry Awards. Hosted by...

NHW volunteers awarded

WHYALLA - Long-serving Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) volunteers have been recognised for their dedication at the NHW 40th Anniversary Awards, held at the Lakes Hotel...

Lifeline gets new leader

Lifeline Regional SA and Far West NSW has announced the appointment of Deborah Heithersay, one of South Australia's most respected not-for-profit executives, as its...

Year that was in Whyalla – December

DECEMBER 04/12/2025: Mullaquana was selected as the preferred site of the Northern Water Desalination Plant. The proposed site, located 20km south of Whyalla, would...