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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...

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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...

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...

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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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Dedicated years recognised

REGION - Many Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network volunteers were awarded with Years of Service Certificates and Premier’s Certificates recently for Recognition...

Services rally after storm

PORT PIRIE – When a violent storm tore through Port Pirie on 22 November, 2025, the damage left behind was unlike anything many locals...

Busy 12 months for council

In the final edition of Whyalla council snippets for 2025, take a look back at some of the major events and announcements to do...

Graf disappearance declared major crime

REGION - Police have declared the disappearance of Trisha Graf, from Andamooka, a major crime. The 41-year-old’s disappearance has detectives believing it is suspicious after...

From the editor’s desk

2026 arrives carrying more than a change of calendar; it offers Australians a chance to pause, reflect and do better. The past year exposed...

Bloom eases, risk remains

WHYALLA - Recent testing at Whyalla and Point Lowly has shown a decrease in the number of karenia cells, but with temperatures soaring, the...