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Get ready to slip on your gloves to clean

Australians are being called to action as Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday, 1 March 2026. From city streets to remote beaches, families,...

Young lifesavers in training

WHYALLA - Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club is preparing to train the next generation of volunteer lifesavers through the launch of a new youth...

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Sport

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...

Basketball season to resume soon

PORT AUGUSTA - Port Augusta basketball action is getting closer and closer to restarting, with D Men hitting the courts on 29 January. Leading...

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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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Youth Parliament to opens doors for young leaders

Applications are now open for South Australia’s Youth Parliament, which is returning for its 31st sitting this year. The program gives young South Australians...

Christmas on the Rhine

With many families breaking away from traditional Christmas celebrations and exploring ways to connect so the whole family can relax, the idea of taking...

Lockie does Whyalla proud

WHYALLA - A young athlete is already making his mark, with seven-year-old Lockie competing in the State PB Classic earlier this month. Lockie recorded...

Those were the days – Shane Hillier

Full name: Shane Hillier Town of residence: Port Pirie Town of birth: Port Pirie Year of birth: 1971 Age: 54 Mother and father’s name: Kay and Dennis Hillier Number of...

Those Were The Days with Jeff Hardyman

Full name: Jeff Hardyman Town of residence: Whyalla Town of birth: Newcastle, NSW Year of birth: 1953 Age: 72 Mother & Father’s name: Shirley and Thomas Number of siblings: One...

From the editor’s desk

South Australians have spent the past few weeks living under a relentless sun, as scorching weather has gripped the state and pushed temperatures into...

Find your grounding

Every Tuesday morning, when I walk into the Community Hub on Ramsay Street, I expect to find a quiet hall where people move slowly...

Work begins on new ambulance station

WHYALLA - Construction has commenced on the new $10 million ambulance station and training hub in Whyalla, with the State Government aiming to deliver...

Producers reminded of summer spraying compliance

With summer weed spraying operations expected to ramp up, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has called for primary producers to...

Ford’s community devotion

WHYALLA - Ford King was recently named Whyalla’s Young Citizen of the Year, describing the honour as both humbling and motivating. Best known in...