Those were the days
Full name: Anthony ‘Ginger’ Sampson
Town of residence: Port Pirie
Town of birth: Port Pirie
Year of birth: 1942
Age: 83
Mother and father’s name: Kathleen and George
Number of...
Time to rediscover Kirra
There’s something about Kirra, from the pristine open beach to the laidback community vibe to the latest restaurant openings - it’s a popular seaside...
Players celebrate 70 years
WHYALLA - The Whyalla Players celebrated a historic milestone this month, marking the group’s 70th anniversary with a day of reflection, performance and recognition....
150 years of rail history
PORT BROUGHTON - Regional transport history will be celebrated this year, with the 150th anniversary of the opening of the horse-drawn railway between Port...
Odd socks for a good cause
WHYALLA - Whyalla residents are being encouraged to show their support for inclusion and diversity by wearing odd socks to mark World Down Syndrome...
From the editor’s desk
Rain sweeping across much of South Australia in recent weeks has been welcomed by farmers eager to begin seeding.
After dry periods that left...
If election “information” doesn’t reach, it can’t serve a democracy
The Electoral Commission’s main public information spend this election has been channelled into outdoor advertising and digital.
That might look modern on a spreadsheet,...
Faith, food, fellowship
The evening sky was fading from light shades of orange and violet into deep blue as my husband and I arrived at Mount Laura...
Whyalla women celebrated
WHYALLA - Enterprising Women Whyalla recently held an International Women’s Day breakfast, an event focused on connection, empowerment and celebrating the contributions of women...
Bacon sizzles at Worlds debut
An ascent to the very top of his craft was achieved by a Jamestown shearer, after he traveled to New Zealand to represent Australia...
Baking community spirit
PORT PIRIE - The scone has been taking centre stage across the state, as Meals on Wheels SA launches a campaign to acknowledge the...
