COMMUNITY CONSULTATION – DISTRICT COUNCIL COOBER PEDY
The District Council of Coober Pedy invites you to “Have Your Say” on the draft Coober Pedy Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2026-2030 You can access the Draft Plan here and the Community […]
HON. GEOFF BROCK MP, LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR RECONFIGURED STUART ELECTORATE
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 […]
BIRDSVILLE TRACK IN SA RE-OPENS RESTORING FULL ACCESS FOR FREIGHT, LOCALS & 4WD TOURISTS
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 18 & 19-01-2026
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 […]
LABOR’S $542,000 INVESTMENT IN PORT AUGUSTA SAFETY
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 […]
OPEN LETTER: GOVERNMENT OVERREACH – FIREARMS RESTRICTIONS
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 […]
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES: VIRTUAL FENCING BECOMES A REALITY IN SA
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 […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES NEWSPAPER 12-12-2025 (Download)
SOUTH AUSTRALIANS WARNED MOZZIES SUCK
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 […]
TOM VENNING: A WIN FOR REGIONAL SA: LABOR BACKFLIPS ON SPEED LIMIT REDUCTIONS
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 REGIONAL TIMES 21-11-2025 (DOWNLOAD)
COOBER PEDY DRY AREA MAP
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 […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 07-11-2025 (Download)
$19 BILLION IN LOST & UNCLAIMED SUPER – IS SOME OF IT YOURS?
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 […]
DEMANDING ANSWERS FOR COOBER PEDY – TAKING THE FIGHT TO CANBERRA
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 […]
LISTENING POST APPOINTMENTS WITH GEOFF BROCK – SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 24-10-2025 DOWNLOAD
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 10-10-2025 (DOWNLOAD)
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 19-09-2025 (Download)
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 5-9-2025 (DOWNLOAD)
MOVE TO PHASE OUT DIESEL FUEL
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 […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 22-8-2025 (DOWNLOAD)
VIETNAM VETERANS’ DAY 18 August 2025
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 […]
ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES CAN SAVE, WITH LED LIGHTING UPGRADE, IN SA
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 […]
YOUR HEALTH, YOUR BILL: STOP MAKING TAXPAYERS PAY FOR PREVENTABLE ILLNESS
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 […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 8 AUGUST 2025 (DOWNLOAD)
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 25-07-2025
Opinion: COOBER PEDY DESERVES & NEEDS TO KEEP ITS MOST PRECIOUS ASSET, ITS WATER
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, […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 11-07-2025 -FOCUS ON WATER SUPPLY
District Council of Coober Pedy: ADOPTION OF VALUATIONS & DECLARATION OF RATES
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 […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 20-06-2025
MINISTER FOR TRADE & TOURISM DON FARRELL TO OPEN COOBER PEDY OPAL FESTIVAL 2025
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 […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 6 JUNE 2025
COOBER PEDY SIP N’ SAVE SPECIALS 6-6-2025 – 17-6-2025
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES NEWSPAPER 23-05-2025
DCCP COMMUNITY CONSULTATION ON ‘DRAFT ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN & BUDGET’ CURRENTLY OPEN FOR COMMENT. CLOSES FRIDAY 6 JUNE 2025
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 […]
HOW TO REACH LAKE EYRE NATIONAL PARK FROM THE STUART HIGHWAY AT COOBER PEDY
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 […]
OPINION: STOP THE DESTRUCTION at COOBER PEDY LEAVE OUR DRIVE-IN ALONE (reprint from Sept 2024)
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 […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES NEWSPAPER 09-05-2025
PLEA FOR SAFER BEHAVIOUR WITH NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK
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 […]
AEC FEDERAL ELECTION SATURDAY 3-5-2025 VOTING IS COMPULSORY
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES NEWSPAPER 02-05-2025
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 18 APRIL 2025
EASTER LONG WEEKEND at COOBER PEDY
COOBER PEDY SIP N’ SAVE SPECIALS 11-4-2025 – 22-4-2025
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 […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 04-04-2025
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 21-3-2025
PORT AUGUSTA DAY OF ACTION, TARGETTING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, CRIMINAL OFFENDING & DANGEROUS DRIVING RESULTED IN 4 ARRESTS & 5 REPORTS
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, […]
COOBER PEDY MINER’S ASSOCIATION SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING 15-3-2025
Coober Pedy Regional Times 