Local News

Since the interstate connector between Robertstown in the state's mid north and New South Wales's Wagga Wagga has been confirmed, applications for renewable energy projects have reportedly increased which would see a boost to jobs across the region. The interconnector is expected to allow South Australian renewable energy producers to sell...

Bute’s silos are set to become the latest to receive a makeover thanks to a $50,000 dollar funding boost, through the federal government’s Tackling Tough Times Together program. Barunga West Council will match the funding, bringing the total project cost to $100,000. Viterra have loosely agreed to painting either the four large...

Local footy is back this week after a break over the long weekend. In the SGL, South Augusta will head to Central’s home ground, ETSA Oval, for the first time this season. In the YP League, top of the ladder CMS Crows will host the Southern Eagles tomorrow afternoon, while Paskeville finish...

Kangaroo populations across the region will be surveyed again next week, with a small aircraft taking to the sky for the 43rd year. Department for Environment and Water (DEW) will undertake the aerial survey beginning on Monday (June 21) and continuing through to Friday, July 9. A Cessna 206 will fly from...

A stall in doctor contract agreements at Wakefield Plains Medical Clinic has led to a locum doctor now slotted in to provide 24/7 emergency cover at Balaklava hospital. Last week SA Health explained an “expiry of contract” has occurred between doctors at the Wakefield Plains Medical Clinic and the Balaklava Soldiers’ Memorial District...

Whyalla’s Wilson Park is looking green as ever after a new turf installation around the popular skate bowl, as part of the ongoing beautification project in the park. Council staff from the Open Spaces team chose a turf specially designed to withstand high-volumes of foot traffic. Planting at the beginning of winter...

A woman in the Copper Coast has been arrested and charged over a number of break-ins and thefts across the region. Over the past two months, there have been several incidents in Wallaroo and surrounding areas. Port Pirie Police arrested the 41-year-old and charged her with three counts of serious criminal trespass...

For the whole day tomorrow (June 18), Domino's Port Augusta will be hosting a "doughraiser" to raise money for the Hodshon family. Isiah Hodshon a 20-year-old talented musician, sadly passed away following a horrific hit and run just outside of town last month. He was found alongside the Augusta Highway just 3kms...

Prominent surgeon and military doctor Lieutenant-Colonel Sam Ali is at odds with Port Pirie Hospital. Dr Ali has been suspended from performing surgery at the health service for an unspecified amount of time, and as yet there have been no allegations against him or explanation as to why he has been...

Some Purple-spotted fish have flown in the Flinders Ranges. A helicopter towing 600 tiny endangered fish has proven a safe way of relocating the species to the Southern Flinders Ranges over the weekend. The Flinders Ranges Purple-Spotted Gudgeon live in just two creek lines in the North of the region, and experts...