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...
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...
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...
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...
