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Girl power on the pitch

PORT PIRIE – A young cricketer in Port Pirie is breaking down barriers and chasing big dreams, proving girls can succeed in traditionally male-dominated...

From the editor’s desk

The Iranian women’s soccer team has long been a source of national pride. Yet recent reports that some players have been granted asylum in...

Combating loneliness

In mid-2024, I conducted a community survey exploring the experiences and needs of migrants, refugees, and new settlers in Whyalla. The survey also included...

Digital Edition

Sport

Steel City turns it up

Motorsport correspondent, Lesley Little, shared some of her snapshots of round one at Steel City Dragway in Whyalla on 21 February.

Ready for women’s footy

PORT PIRIE - The Port Bulldogs Football Club has announced it wants to form two teams for the upcoming Mid North Women's Football Competition...

Strong field in split 6s golf

WHYALLA - Whyalla Golf Club hosted a strong field of 41 players on Saturday, 17 January, for the Split 6s Competition, with the front...

Battle for second heats up

REGION - While South Augusta look certain to stay on top of the table, Quorn, Central Augusta and Punjabi Warriors are all in contention...

Plenty of action at Carrieton

To station owners and the stockmen and women of the Flinders Ranges, New Year means only one thing - Carrieton Rodeo. For more than 70...

Clubs clarify merger talks

WHYALLA - Two football clubs in Whyalla have moved to clarify their positions following recent public commentary regarding possible merger discussions. North Whyalla and...

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SA Government

The pain behind the loss

“THE harm creeps up on you — by the time you recognise it, it's already well and truly taken hold.” These are the words of...

See the signs, stop the harm

RECOGNISING the damage done early, and reaching out for support, are crucial to overcoming gambling harm for regional South Australians. Department of Human Services...

Strong support for regional communities

WHILE the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. ...

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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Spencer Gulf social impact resource released

REGION - A new resource designed to help governments and organisations better understand the social impacts of major changes in the Upper Spencer Gulf...

Lending a ‘Helping Hand’

WHYALLA - Helping Hand has officially begun construction on upgrades to Yeltana and Copperhouse Court, providing a much-needed increase in the rooms available for...

Commitment secures stronger future

Country Press South Australia (CPSA) has welcomed commitments from Premier Peter Malinauskas and Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn to implement one full page of government...

Quorn go into grand final

REGION - Quorn will face off against South Augusta in the PACA grand final, after the kernels soundly defeated Central Augusta in the preliminary...

Centrals win three in a row

WHYALLA - Central Whyalla defeated North Whyalla on Friday night to complete the first three-peat in the Whyalla Cricket Association reserves competition in over...

Whyalla Golf Club results

WHYALLA - A field of 44 players took to the course at the Whyalla Golf Club on Saturday, March 7, for a stableford competition...

Cuttlefest fast approaching

WHYALLA - The Whyalla City Council has opened expressions of interest (EOI) for businesses and organisations wishing to take part in Cuttlefest 2026. Council said...

Connection to local history

WHYALLA - Greg and Michelle Tester recently travelled from Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula to Whyalla to see one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, the...

End of an era for students

WHYALLA - The final cohort of students from UniSA’s Whyalla Campus graduated last week, marking the end of an era for the institution. With...