OCTOBER IS OPAL BIRTHSTONE MONTH; CELEBRATING THE QUEEN OF GEMS AT THE OPAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD: COOBER PEDY
Celebrating Opal Month in the Opal Capital;
OPEN LETTER TO THE MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
What evidence says Coober Pedy is not ready for an elected local government? Hon Rhiannon Pearce MPPO Box 1104, GOLDEN GROVE VILLAGE SA 5125 Dear Minister, Re: Coober Pedy and the return […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 25-09-2026
Opinion Piece: STATE ADMINISTRATION TURNS INTO CHAOS at COOBER PEDY
A Bill has been introduced into Parliament that will stop Coober Pedy residents voting in our Council’s April 2027 periodic elections A FRINGE GROUP CONSTRUCTED BY FIFO PUBLIC SERVANTS, LUNGES FOR CONTROL […]
TOM VENNING MP: ROUND TABLE WITH TAFE SA – RE: BETTER SUPPORT FOR LOCAL OPAL MINING INDUSTRY
Mr Tom Venning MP (Federal Member for Grey) and TAFE SAare hosting a roundtable discussion with the Coober Pedy opal mining community to discuss how TAFE can better support the local mining […]
PASA SECURES LANDMARK ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT FOR SA POLICE + COOBER PEDY INCLUSION.
The Police Association of South Australia (PASA) has secured the terms of a proposed new enterprise agreement delivering major salary increases and extensive improvements to the pay and conditions of SA police. […]
CHILD PROTECTION WEEK OPERATION RESULTS IN MULTIPLE ARRESTS & CHARGES ACROSS SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Child Protection Week, held from 6 to 12 September 2026, brings Australians together to focus on how we can collectively keep children and young people safe, supported and heard. This year’s theme, […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 11-09-2026
CRIME SPREE’S AT COOBER PEDY WORSEN. POLICE APPEAL FOR VIDEO FOOTAGE
In the early hours of Sunday morning the 30th of August, 2026 several vehicles were broken into in Crowders Gully Road, COOBER PEDY. Personal property including cash, alcohol and an e-bike were […]
LOCUST WARNING: SA LANDHOLDERS URGED TO PREPARE
South Australia is facing a possible plague locust outbreak this spring and summer, with increased adult locust activity already reported in the Mallee, Riverland, Flinders Ranges and Eyre Peninsula. Recent rainfall has […]
TOM VENNING MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR GREY SPOKE OUT ABOUT COOBER PEDY YOUTH CRIME ON ABC North and West THIS WEEK. LISTEN TO INTERVIEW ATTACHED.
Dear Mr Venning, The Coober Pedy Community Alliance is asking for your assistance in addressing the growing youth crime and community safety problems affecting our town. We are particularly concerned about the […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 21-08-2026
Open letter to Tom Venning MP, Federal Member for Grey. COOBER PEDY YOUTH CRIME: WHERE ARE THE SERVICES AND WHERE IS THE ACCOUNTABILITY?
Dear Mr Venning, The Coober Pedy Community Alliance is asking for your assistance in addressing the growing youth crime and community safety problems affecting our town. We are particularly concerned about the […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 07-08-2026 (Download)
DRONES AT COOBER PEDY
IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT SPATE OF BREAK-INS, LOCAL RESIDENTS ARE QUESTIONING DRONE ACTIVITY SEEN ABOVE PROPERTIES IN THE COOBER PEDY DISTRICTS. THIS IS ALSO A REMINDER THAT DRONES HAVE LIMITED FLIGHT […]
TOUGHER PENALTIES NOW APPLY FOR FUEL PRICE REPORTING BREACHES
South Australia’s tougher penalties for petrol stations that fail to comply with the state’s real time fuel pricing scheme have now taken effect. Fuel retailers must update fuel prices and availability within […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 24-07-2026 (Download)
LETTER TO EDITOR: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A GOOD PARENT?
To the Editor, Recent incidents involving young people breaking into homes in our region raise a question that cuts across every culture, background, and community: what does it mean to be a […]
COOBER PEDY CFS – AGM: OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU
The Coober Pedy Fire Brigade has served our community for generations, protecting our homes, businesses, mining claims and lives when it matters most. Every member who volunteers their time deserves our sincere […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 8-7-2026
Umoona Community Council celebrates 50 years of Aboriginal Community Leadership in service to the Coober Pedy community
Coober Pedy is preparing to gather around one of its most important community stories, with Umoona CommunityCouncil Inc. celebrating 50 years of Aboriginal self-determination, culture, care and community leadership acrosstwo anniversary events […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 26-6-2026
POLICE ASSOCIATION DELEGATES PASS ‘NO CONFIDENCE MOTION’ IN COMMISSIONER GRANT STEVENS & DEPUTY COMMISSIONER LINDA WILLIAMS
Motion of no confidence in Police Commissioner Grant Stevens and Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams.
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 12-6-2026
DCCP: NAMING OF A NEW ROAD AT COOBER PEDY – HAVE YOUR SAY
District Council of Coober Pedy Community Engagement – Have Your Say! At the Meeting of Council held on 27 May 2026, Council resolved to seek community engagement on the naming of a […]
PSA/GREENS: “STOP PROTECTING HIGHLY PAID EXECS & HIGH-PRICED CONSULTANTS WHILE CUTTING FRONT-LINE WORKERS”
PSA: “STOP PROTECTING HIGLY PAID EXECS & HIGH-PRICED CONSULTANTS WHILE CUTTING FRONT-LINE WORKERS”
NEW PROPERTY RULES START ON 1 JULY 2026 (For everyone in Australia)
NEW PROPERTY RULES START ON 1 JULY 2026 (For everyone in Australia)
EPA WARN ABOUT ILLEGAL DISPOSAL OF WASTE TYRES
EPA WARN ABOUT ILLEGAL DISPOSAL OF WASTE TYRES
TOUGH NEW FUEL PENALTIES HAVE PASSED THROUGH STATE PARLIAMENT
TOUGH NEW FUEL PENALTIES HAVE PASSED THROUGH STATE PARLIAMENT
SEVEN CASES OF DIPHTHERIA HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Diphtheria a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance – 26 May 2026 26 May 2026: Australia’s Chief Medical Officer has declared diphtheria a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS). This assists […]
Australian Government delivering $4.8 million in relief to regional and remote airports
The Albanese Government has provided critical financial relief to 34 regional and remote airports through the Regional and Remote Airport Support Program. These relief payments will help airports, largely run by local […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 22-05-2026
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 08-05-2026
TOUGH NEW FUEL PENALTIES TO BE INTRODUCED TO SA PARLIAMENT
Anyone who believes a service station is in breach is encouraged to report it to Consumer and Business Services: https://cbs.sa.gov.au/campaigns/find-the-cheapest-fuel. The South Australian Government is introducing new legislation into State Parliament […]
COOBER PEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE MEETING SATURDAY 2 MAY 2026
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 24-4-2026
CAREERS COOBER PEDY: GHAN COACH DRIVERS – HR LICENSE PAID
The Ghan is looking for friendly and well-presented Coober Pedy locals to showcase their town to our guests. For a period of time we are offering fully paid HR ‘heavy rigid open’ […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 10-04-2026 (Download)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION BY AMYAC FOR A REVISED DETERMINATION OF NATIVE TITLE at COOBER PEDY.
A public notice has been issued advising that an application has been made to the Federal Court to revise an existing Native Title determination covering the Coober Pedy region and surrounding areas. […]
COOBER PEDY GEM TRADE SHOW EVENTS – EASTER LONG WEEKEND 2026
COOBER PEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE MONTHLY MEETING SATURDAY 28-3-2026
PAULINE & CORY, A FLYING VISIT TO THE OPAL CAPITAL
A visit to Coober Pedy this week by One Nation’s Pauline Hanson and Cory Bernardi has reinforced a growing sentiment across regional and remote Australia that many communities are ready for change. […]
NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF COOBER PEDY, IN PARTICULAR THOSE WHO HAVE NO WAY OF VOTING AT THE COMING ELECTION
The Coober Pedy Community Alliance has formally written to the Electoral Commission of South Australia regarding the unexpected removal of the town’s Election Day Election Day Polling Place, without notice or cause. […]
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 13-3-2026
REMINDER: VOTING IN REMOTE AREAS – MARCH ELECTIONS
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES 27-2-2026
COOBER PEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FEBRUARY MEETING 28-2-2026
COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES NEWSPAPER (13-2-2026
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 […]
