Independent Member of Parliament Geoff Brock has today announced he will contest the upcoming South Australian State Election, reaffirming his commitment to strong, independent representation for regional South Australia in the electorate […]
The final section of the Birdsville Track in South Australia is now fully open following repairs at the Cooper Creek causeway. This 5km stretch restores full access for freight, locals, and 4WD […]
REMINDER & REVISED DATES/TIMES GEOFF BROCK MP TO HOLD LISTENING POST AT COOBER PEDY 19-01-2026 (Due to a bereavement in the family, Geoff has altered days and times and there will be […]
The South Australian Government and the City of Port Augusta have announced a joint $542,000 investment to improve safety in the city’s CBD and residential areas. This funding represents the second stage […]
Tom Venning, Liberal Member for Grey (and others)83 Florence Street Port Pirie, SA, 554015 December 2025 Dear Mr. Venning, I am writing on behalf of the Coober Pedy Shooters Club members and […]
Virtual fencing has been legalised in South Australia, allowing producers to use the game-changing technology to improve cattle management, reduce infrastructure costs and help protect native vegetation. An amendment to the Animal […]
South Australians are reminded to protect themselves and their loved ones against mosquito-borneviruses during the 2025/2026 mosquito season. This year, there have been early detections of Ross River virus in trapped mosquitoes […]
PLUS feedback from the Coober Pedy Community Alliance, and The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association After receiving widespread backlash from regional Australians, Labor has abandoned their plan to lower speed limits […]
Coober Pedy – Area 1 Extent of prohibition The consumption of liquor is prohibited and the possession of liquor is prohibited. Period of prohibition Continuous. Description of area The area at Coober […]
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has just released new data revealing there is almost $19 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation waiting to be claimed by over 7 million people. ATO Deputy […]
Federal Member for Grey, Tom Venning, and Liberal candidate for Stuart, Leon Stephens, have called out the State Government for leaving the outback township of Coober Pedy behind; and committed to championing […]
Canberra, Wednesday 27th August: In a new report, Australia’s leading tech and engineering academy has highlighted the urgent need for Australia to reduce reliance on diesel in mining, road freight, agriculture, fisheries […]
On 18 August, our nation pays tribute to all those who served, suffered and sacrificed in the Vietnam War between 1962 and 1973. Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price Shadow Minister for Defence Industry […]
South Australian businesses can now switch to energy-saving LED lighting easily and at low cost through a government-backed program. The LED Lighting Upgrade South Australia is part of the Retailer Energy Productivity […]
Make lifestyle changes the foundation of care Australia’s mental health crisis isn’t just about underfunded services; it’s about choices. Too many preventable illnesses are being driven by unhealthy lifestyles, and taxpayers are […]
By Margaret Mackay, Concerned Community Member Coober Pedy’s story has always been one of tough, resilient people who carved out life and industry from an unforgiving desert. In the 1980s and 90s, […]
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting of 25 June 2025 the District Council of Coober Pedy adopted its valuations and declared its rates for the 2025-26 financial year. The Council […]
Federal Senator, the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism will officially open Coober Pedy’s 36th Opal Festival on Saturday 14th June, 2025. While visiting Coober Pedy Minister Farrell will meet […]
The District Council of Coober Pedy invites feedback regarding the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget 2025-26It is the community of Coober Pedy’s opportunity to have their say about the services […]
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park is located about 750km north of Adelaide. HOW TRAVELERS FROM ADELAIDE OR DARWIN ON THE STUART HIGHWAY CAN ACCESS THE LAKE EYRE N. PARK VIA COOBER PEDY […]
Nicknamed by the community, Geoff “the entrepreneur” Sheridan and “Microphone” Mike Edgecomb; the dynamic duo recently did a deal with BHP to spend $500k to rebuild the prehistoric basketball courts in Coober […]
Stephen Mullighan MP Minister for Police along with the State Government, is pleading for people to be safer on our roads as National Road Safety Week begins. Already this year 29 lives have […]
Drive through at Opal Inn Hotel Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy. SipnSave supports the responsible service of alcohol. Specials apply 11/04/25 to 22/04/25 or while stocks last.Prices may vary in country areas due […]
13 Mar 2025 1:47pm. Port Augusta Police held another ‘Day of Action’ targeting anti-social behaviour, criminal offending and dangerous driving resulting in four arrests and five reports. On Wednesday 12 March 2025, […]
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