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Childhood careers open

REGION – A new partnership between Uni Hub Spencer Gulf and Flinders University aims to boost the local early childhood workforce, offering a ‘fast-tracked’...

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...

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Sport

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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Damaging winds forecast

A severe weather warning has been issued for damaging winds expected to impact large parts of South Australia on Friday, 9 January. The Bureau of...

$900m wind project start

REGION - Aula Energy has announced Carmody’s Hill Wind Farm reached financial close and construction for a project of about $900 million which is...

Kirchner is ready to retire

PORT PIRIE - After dedicating more than 40 years of service to regional health care, Roger Kirchner has retired as chief executive officer of...

Train derailment near Pirie

REGION - Australia's main rail corridor has been shut down after a train derailment south of Port Augusta on Tuesday, January 6. The freight train...

Festival winners announced

PORT AUGUSTA – Creativity and festive spirit shone at this year’s Christmas Tree Festival, which was held in the Port Augusta City Council conference...

Petition calls for dust study

WHYALLA - A petition to conduct a health impact study on dust emitted from the Whyalla Steelworks is gaining traction, with more than sixty...