Update – Fatal shark attack on Yorke Peninsula. Sunday, 9 February 2014 6:38am Police and Emergency Services crews will resume the search this morning for a 28-year-old man from Adelaide, who went […]
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NEW LIQUOR LAWS HALVE RELATED VIOLENCE IN COOBER PEDY
Police believe alcohol fuelled violence has halved since new licensing conditions were imposed in Coober Pedy last September. The conditions, imposed by the Liquor Licensing Commissioner as necessary for public order and […]
COURT ORDERS FORMER CEO TO PAY OVER $1.2 MILLION IN FINES AND COMPENSATION
In a ground breaking decision, the Federal Court in Sydney today ordered Mr Damien Matcham, the former CEO of the Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Community and Medical Services (Katungul) to pay over $1.2 […]
MEASLES WARNING FOR COUNTRY SOUTH AUSTRALIA
SA Health has been notified of a case of measles in a Western Australian resident who has been travelling through regional South Australia whilst infectious. Professor Paddy Phillips, SA Health’s Chief Medical […]
FIRE BAN & FIRE DANGER RATING ADVICE FOR TUESDAY 04 FEBRUARY 2014
TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for Tuesday, 4 February 2014 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Northwest Pastoral – Severe Northeast Pastoral – Severe Flinders – Severe Mount Lofty Ranges – […]
BOM: SEVERE WEATHER WARNING – for DAMAGING WINDS
The BOM has issued a Severe Weather Warning for people in the Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Flinders, Mid North and parts of the North East Pastoral districts. […]
SACOSS: CONCESSIONS NOT KEEPING PACE WITH COST OF LIVING
The South Australian Council of Social Service reveals that new cost of living data shows a clear need for increases in state government concessions for low income households. The latest SACOSS Cost […]
MAJOR CRIME INVESTIGATION BRANCH TO BE EXPANDED
The South Australia Police Branch responsible for investigating the state’s most heinous crimes is to be expanded. Major Crime Investigation Branch (MCIB), which is responsible for tracking down murderers and putting them […]
NEW COMMUNITY CONSTABLES FOR PORT LINCOLN
The most recent graduates of the Police Academy’s community constable program are Nellie Hirschausen and Swayne Ackland, who now take up their positions at Port Lincoln. Community Constable Swayne Ackland’s graduation comes after […]
EXTREME HEAT ADVICE FOR COUNTRY RESIDENTS
Country Health SA hospitals will once again be open to the public for people to stay cool during South Australia’s ongoing very hot weather. Helen Chalmers, Chief Operating Officer of Country Health […]
COUNTERFEIT $50 AND $100 NOTES CIRCULATING
A man was arrested yesterday after counterfeit notes were passed at several places across Adelaide in the past week. The 49-year-old man from Auldana was arrested and charged with utter forged currency […]
SES EXTREME HEAT WARNING – COMMUNITIES MUST BE ACTIVE & FOCUSED
With the extreme weather conditions forecast, the CEO of the State Emergency Service, Chris Beattie, has issued a warning and is urging people to take appropriate precautions to ensure their wellbeing
COOBER PEDY SHINES IN ‘TRAVELLER’S CHOICE’ AWARDS 2014
Coober Pedy has had the spotlight shone on them after the recent TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2014, under the B&B and Inns category. The Coober Pedy Underground B&B has won the 2014 TripAdvisor […]
GOOD LUCK SENIOR COMMUNITY CONSTABLE WALKER
Senior Community Constable Dean Walker was last year named the South Australian Local Hero in the prestigious Australian of the Year Awards – with the national winners to be announced this coming […]
RELIEF FUND OPEN FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY RECENT BUSHFIRES
**How we can donate ** The South Australian Government has launched an Emergency Relief Fund for people wanting to donate money to help those affected by the bushfires. Minister for Communities and […]
JOB TRAINING UNDERWAY IN THE FAR NORTH
More than 50 additional people in the Far North will receive tailored employment assistance for jobs in priority areas through an expansion of the Skills for Jobs in Regions program. Skills Minister […]
SA LIBERALS COMMIT TO PERMANENT RENAL DIALYSIS ON APY LANDS
If elected to Government in March, State Liberal Leader Steven Marshall has committed to working with the Federal Government to ensure a permanent renal dialysis unit, with the capacity for four renal […]
COUNTRY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY TO OPEN AT WHYALLA
Whyalla will be the first country community in South Australia to have a specialist, country-based inpatient mental health facility when the Whyalla Integrated Mental Health Inpatient Unit (IMHIU) opens later this year.
MEASLES WARNING – CHECK IMMUNISATIONS
Country North South Australia Medicare Local chair and GP, Dr Alison Edwards, said children interacted very closely with each other in schools, kindergartens and child care centres and it was vital that […]
GLOBAL TEMPERATURES: CARBON DIOXIDE HIGHEST IN 800,000 YEARS
Scientific evidence says the level of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere presently is higher than at any time in the past 800,000 years. In 1880, the first year included in the GISS analysis, the […]
PREMIER WEATHERILL ANNOUNCES $60 MILLION JOBS PLAN
Premier Jay Weatherill has released the State Government’s response to the closure of Holden’s Elizabeth plant and the challenges facing the community as a result of Holden’s decision. Our Jobs Plan – […]
HEAT CLOSES PUBLIC ACCESS ROUTES IN OUTBACK
In line with recent announcements regarding the Simpson Desert parks closure over summer, three Public Access Routes (PARs) located in the State’s outback are also closed over the hottest months of the […]
WHITE POINTER SHARK REPORTED IN PORT LINCOLN MARINA
Port Lincoln police are advising the community to be aware that a white pointer shark has been seen in the marina. This afternoon police were notified of the sighting, which took place […]
700 FIREFIGHTERS DEPLOYED OVERNIGHT AND EMERGENCY RELIEF AT PORT PIRIE
An emergency relief centre has been established at the Lions Football Club, Mary Elie St, Port Pirie to assist anyone who chooses to leave their home as a result of the Bangor […]
NASA VIEW OF BUSHFIRES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
In January 2014, an intense heat wave and strong winds fueled an outbreak of hundreds of bushfires in South Australia. NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this image of grass and shrub fires raging in Yumbarra Conservation Park on […]
$1 MILLION FOR SOLAR THERMAL STUDY IN PORT AUGUSTA
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced it would partner with natural gas and electricity provider, Alinta, and the South Australian Government to undertake a $2.3 million full feasibility study into […]
HEAT WAVE UPDATE: EXTREME HEAT ADVICE FOR COUNTRY RESIDENTS
HEAT WAVE UPDATE: On 16 January 2014, there were a total of 65 heat-related presentations to metropolitan Adelaide hospitals. In SA country hospitals there were a further 25 admissions for heat-related conditions.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA PREPARES FOR 2014 CHEMCLEAR CLEAN-UP
All South Australian waste holders must register their unwanted chemicals before 28 March for the 2014 ChemClear program being planned for an April/May collection. So far more than 16,000L/kg of obsolete product […]
HEAT WAVE: CHECK ON FRIENDS, RELATIVES AND NEIGHBOURS LIVING ALONE
With temperatures predicted to rise above 40 °C continuing, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, today reminded Australia’s veteran community to take steps to ensure the heat doesn’t impact […]
CONSIDER WILDLIFE AND PETS IN EXTREME HEAT CONDITIONS
With more scorching days forecast this week, South Australians are being reminded to take care of pets and native animals as well as the people around them. Department of Environment, Water and […]
WORKING IN EXTREME HEAT – SAFEWORK WARNING
As temperatures are forecast to soar in South Australia over the coming days, SafeWork SA reminds workplaces to ensure they have measures in place to cope with the heat.
FUNDING BOOST FOR YORKE PENINSULA SPORT & REC CLUBS
Four sport and community clubs across the Yorke Peninsula will share in $256,925 funding to build a new pool, a skate park and install important irrigation and watering systems, as part of […]
SIGN OF THE TIMES ON WEATHERILL’S WATCH
In a letter to the editor of the Coober Pedy Regional Times on 29 August 2013, Liberal Candidate for Giles, Bernadette Abrahams drew attention to the dilapidated welcome sign just out of […]
PORT LINCOLN’S NEWEST MILLIONAIRES CLAIM MEGADRAW PRIZE!
A local couple have come forward to claim their first division prize of more than $1.4 million from Saturday’s $30 Million X Lotto Megadraw! The winning woman was absolutely astounded when she […]
$200,000 REWARD TO HELP POLICE SOLVE COLD CASE MYSTERY
A reward of up to $200,000 is now on offer for information that leads to the location or conviction of those responsible for the disappearance and suspected murder of Port Lincoln woman […]
VACSWIM BEGINS ACROSS SOUTH AUSTRALIA
After months of planning the SA Water Vacswim 2014 program has commenced. This annual water safety program provides lessons in swimming pools, lakes and beaches at over 130 locations throughout the state. […]
MILLION DOLLAR LOTTO WINNERS AT COOBER PEDY & PORT LINCOLN
Three individual winning entries each worth $1,428,571.43 were purchased in Coober Pedy, Port Lincoln and West Beach in South Australia. There were also two winning syndicates of 20-members each in Berri and […]
FIRE BANS: FAR NORTH TOWNS WILL REACH 48C ON NEW YEAR’S DAY
Total Fire Bans have been declared in EIGHT fire ban districts across the State. Interactive Weather Map of heat affected areas of South Australia for 1 January 2014 Temperature forecast for the region for […]
THIEVES TARGET PETROL IN MID NORTH TOWNS
Over the past two months there has been a significant increase in the amount of reported fuel thefts in the Mid North region. The thefts have mainly occurred from large agricultural vehicles, […]
SPEED CAMERAS CATCH 158 MOTORIST IN ONE DAY
Speed cameras detected 158 motorists speeding in the Adelaide Hills last weekend as part of Operation Safe Hills, equating to over 12% of the 1227 vehicles that went through the speed cameras deployed […]
POLICE SEEK ASSISTANCE FOR MISSING WOMAN
UPDATE: Monday, 30 December 2013 5:33pm Missing woman Julie Richards has been located safe and well by an Adelaide patrol a short time ago. Police thank everyone for their assistance in this matter.
10-YEAR OLD BOYS ARRESTED AT PORT LINCOLN
Two 10-year-old boys were arrested at Port Lincoln after allegedly breaking into cars. The offences occurred at the Port Lincoln Foreshore area on Sunday 29 December and about 4.45pm.
2000+ SHEEP MISSING FROM EYRE PENINSULA PROPERTY
Police are investigating the disappearance of 2442 sheep from a rural property on the Eyre Peninsula.
CEDUNA MAN ARRESTED FOR THEFT
Police have arrested a 42-year-old Ceduna man for theft and assault.
CANNABIS CROPS DISCOVERED IN CONSERVATION PARK
Police are searching for the owners of two cannabis crops at Coffin Bay and Wanilla. On Sunday 29 December, following a report from a member of the public, police located 25 small […]
CARRIETON – DRINK DRIVERS LOSE LICENCE
Sunday, 29 December 2013 5:19pm Police have reported two women for drink driving in the States mid-north this morning.
RADEKA DOWNUNDER LIGHTS UP COOBER PEDY
During Christmas in Coober Pedy this year you must visit Radeka Downunder and see the amazing “Christmas Lights Display” and Electric Trains, from Tuesday December 24th until Saturday December 28th., 9pm – […]
DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL WORK SPARKS DISQUALIFICATION
An electrician from the north-eastern suburbs has been banned from working in the industry for his dangerous electrical work. On 10 December 2013, in proceedings brought against him by South Australia’s consumer […]
IMPACT OF CONFLICT MINERAL LEGISLATION ON JEWELLERY BUSINESS
to be examined at seminar during VICENZAORO Winter show VICENZA, ITALY: DECEMBER 23, 2013 – The new year is likely to be a most significant one in terms of the regulation of […]
A CHRISTMAS WISH FROM COMMISSIONER GARY BURNS
This year’s road safety message from police and Motor Accident Commission’s is: All we want for Christmas is you. It is simple and a more light-hearted message than the sombre note we […]
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