Local News

The Port Wakefield duplication and overpass project is currently on track and on budget, according to Transport Minister Corey Wingard. The minister was on site in Port Wakefield recently after completing a tour of the state’s key infrastructure projects in the Mid-North, stopping for visits in the Clare Valley, Port Augusta,...

A 37-year-old woman is fighting for life in the Royal Adelaide Hospital following an alleged serious domestic assault incident on the Yorke Peninsula. Police were alerted to the incident around 12.30pm on Monday (July 26) when the woman was transported by paramedics to the Wallaroo Hospital before being transferred to the...

The Crystal Brook Show Committee has announced that this year’s event scheduled for mid-August has been cancelled. With the show set to go ahead on August 14, and restrictions only easing today the event has been labelled as a risk due to the uncertainty of ongoing restrictions. The seven-day lockdown also allegedly...

As the state steps out of lockdown today there are several new restrictions which will be enforced for at least the next seven days. Sport training will be able to resume across the region today however competitions have not been given the green light to recommence this weekend, meaning another missed...

A short film created by and starring Balaklava High School students has been named as a finalist at the inaugural Adelaide Film Festival Youth competition this month. Silicone School was directed by Charlie Evans, co-written by Charlie with Lachlan Gaze, produced by drama teacher Suriya Umapathysivam, shot by cinematographer Madeleine Karklins...

  The streets of Whyalla have just got a little greener, thanks to a partnership between the Whyalla City Council and SA Power Networks. A tree planting project is underway on streets such as Ekblom Street and Gowrie Avenue which involves the installation of new tree species that are suitable to plant...

The current covid lockdown will very likely end as of 12.01am tomorrow (July 28) as originally scheduled, however several restrictions will remain in place. Premier Steven Marshall said in the press conference yesterday morning that regional and remote South Australia will not be exiting restrictions at a different pace to metropolitan...

While the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network may be booked out for Pfizer vaccinations for the next couple weeks, there are other clinics with stocks available. Whyalla's Nunyara Aboriginal Health Service have bookings available for all eligible vaccine recipients, for both Pfizer and Astra Zenica vaccinations. Registered Nurse at Nunyara...

Police are investigating machinery stolen from a property in Port Augusta within the last 12 months, and have now released photos to assist with the search. A drill rig frame, a drill rig hut and an air receiver on a skid were allegedly stolen between Tuesday June 23 last year and...

The Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council are calling for eligible regional event organisers to apply for financial support to help with event delivery. The Council is providing the Events Support Program with strategic financial support for local events which will deliver economic and social benefits to the community and attract tourists...