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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...

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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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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...

Unconscious bias

At the start of the new year, I took some time to reflect on myself and consider how I might grow as a person....

Christmas lunches inspire

WHYALLA - On Christmas Day, two community lunches were held to provide a place of belonging and togetherness for those who are disadvantaged or...