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Whyalla Stuart R-7 Campus has been forced to close its carpark after an Asbestos scare late last week. Alarm was raised when an unknown substance was found in recently laid gravel of the carpark. Following tests, it was revealed the substance contained potentially deadly asbestos. The carpark was immediately blocked off to students...

With last week’s hot temperatures soared in regional SA and hot fire danger season being brought forward in the Flinders, Mid North, and Yorke Peninsula Districts, concerns have been raised about the Governments delay on a revised AlertSA App. The App alerted residents of emergencies in their area, however was scrapped...

The Clare and Gilbert Valley Council has expressed disappointment that a large part of the community has been ‘disconnected’ from mobile and internet services provided Telstra. The Clare Valley region has been severely impacted across multiple days over the last month, with local enterprises unable to carry out their business. Residents, many...

Port Augusta has the opportunity to benefit from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure’s state-wide ‘Jetties Strategic Plan’. The strategy will review existing jetty infrastructures, including those in the Spencer Gulf, Yorke Peninsula and Eyre Peninsula. A long-term management plan will be created in an effort to guide future infrastructure investment...

Two boys aged just 10 and 12-years-old have been arrested following a series of thefts at local Port Pirie shops. Port Pirie Police arrested the two boys after they were identified from CCTV, allegedly stealing items from a local service station. Both boys were also wanted following a series of thefts and...

The Burra Picnic Races are on tomorrow at the Thistlebeds Station. Gates open from 9am for the all ages event and is set to attract locals and tourists, with the first race ‘The Elder’s Open’ kicking off at 12pm. Burra’s Picnic Races are sponsored by the Royal Flying Doctors, with the event...

Regional Development Australia have supported more than 330 businesses and facilitated over $28 million dollars of investment into the Yorke and Mid North region over the past year. The review has shown that 83 local organisations assisted to apply for grants or funding, with over 1,000 locals attending events, training sessions...

Port Augusta Council are set to sponsor the upcoming 2020 event, Green Power Festival. At council’s most recent meeting with Mayor Brett Benbow and councillors present, declared that $5,000 would be allocated to support the festival, under the basis the festival occurs as described in the Business Plan provided. The Green Power...

The Yorke Peninsula’s AGL Wattle Point Wind Farm Community Funding is now open. Funding of $15,000 has been allocated for the Community Fund Program, where applicants can request a specific amount of funding for their initiative. All applications are set to be assessed on the cost of their initiative, in relation to...

The Teddy Bear fence has seen its final days with the removal of the fence taking place this week. The decision to remove the fence comes after discussions between Honourable Stephan Knoll, MP, DPTI, Andrew “Cosi” Costello and representatives from surrounding councils, where they were unable to find a suitable, safe...