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The proposed new Pastoral Act from Marshall Liberal Government will pave the way for unrealised opportunities in carbon farming of up to $84 million per year over the next 25 years, this has the potential to create additional jobs and boost regional economies. This is according to a report titled 'SA...

The people and council have spoken and the future of the Whyalla beach café has been decided.  In response to community feedback, Whyalla City Council released a survey in January which enabled residents to have their say on the future of the foreshore café facility over the short-to-medium term. The Public Survey...

The YP Art Exhibition taking place over the Easter long weekend will have registrations close at midnight tonight (17th of February).  This is a great opportunity for local, emerging and established artists to get their work on show, as well as put themselves in the running for some great prizes with...

In Roxby Downs, SAPOL conducted a targeted operation focusing on drink and drug driving. The focussed operation took place over the past week with three drivers receiving large fines after being caught drink driving.  On Wednesday 10 February a 45-year-old man from Port Pirie South returned a breath test reading of 0.05. On Thursday...

  Police are preparing a report for the Coroner following the death of a boy in Whyalla Norrie over the weekend.  About 8.30pm on Saturday 13 February police and ambulance officers attended the Westland Shopping Centre after reports that a boy had collapsed within the centre. A 14-year-old local boy was treated at...

Due to tight restrictions on international borders, The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge has officially been cancelled for 2021. The event has run for over 30 years, and brings teams of engineers from across the world to the Australian outback to race solar powered vehicles from Darwin to Adelaide....

In Quorn, residents have been advised from SA Water of a water main upgrade on Short Street. This is part of the water main renewal program. SA Water along with contractor Fleurieu Civil will be installing 150 metres of new water pipes along Short Street. The works are scheduled to start from mid-February...

  This Saturday, get your dancing shoes on to raise money for The Breast Cancer Network! The event is taking place in Port Augusta! The Mid Summer Night Ball will be held outside on Central Oval at the South Augusta Football Club from 7pm to fund raise and support Breast Cancer Network Australia. There...

  You have until tomorrow the 17th of February to get your submissions in for the next nightly Wallaroo Silo Light Show theme of Sport. The new theme will begin on Friday the 5th of March. The Copper Coast council is calling for any photos, videos, words, drawings, music and sounds. The Council advises If your...

The Whyalla City Council monthly meeting will be held tonight in the Council Chambers in Whyalla.  The meeting is due to commence at 5.30 pm. On the agenda is The future of the Whyalla beach cafe.  In response to community feedback, Whyalla City Council released a survey in January which enabled residents to...