South Australian Police are investigating the theft of a large quantity of opals and fossils from a home at Kangaroo Island in the states south. Thieves broke into a residence on […]
OPALS STOLEN FROM KI PROPERTY MAY BE OFFERED FOR SALE!
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‘BURIED’ MALADMINISTRATION REPORT SURFACES AT COOBER PEDY COUNCIL AFTER 3 YEARS!
Letter to Editor RE: INVESTIGATION IN RESPONSE TO A REFERRAL FROM [ICAC] COMMISSIONER PURSUANT TO SECTION 24(2) (b) OF THE INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONER AGAINST CORRUPTION ACT 2012 (ICAC ACT)…. 2015/000390. Dear Editor, As I […]
NEW ERA IN COOBER PEDY AS NICKO FARANTOURIS BUYS ICONIC OLD TIMER’S MINE
One of Coober Pedy most well known icons the Old Timer’s Mine owned by the Gough family, was recently sold to former Coober Pedy resident and opal industry son Nicko Farantouris.
EDDIE HUGHES (GILES) ADDRESSES THE POTENTIAL FUTURE OF COOBER PEDY!
Dear Resident(s), I was in Coober Pedy for three days at the end of January to listen to concerns from a cross section of residents. As a result of that visit […]
SA BEST WILL CALL FOR A MORATORIUM ON PROPOSED GAB FRACKING
SA-BEST candidate for Giles, Tom Antonio, says his party will be calling for a moratorium on proposed fracking in the Arckaringa Basin, east of Coober Pedy, following concerns from residents of the […]
DEATH NOTICE: Milan Rako – Opal in the rough!
Milan RAKO Born 15th April, 1945 Province of Imotski Croatia Arrived in Australia October, 1967 Passed away suddenly on 29th January, 2018 in Mintabie. A man of many colours, like the opals […]
COOBER PEDY ITALIAN CLUB – MID SUMMER PARTY SATURDAY 27 JANUARY
The town is gearing up for the biggest event of summer, with the Italian Club’s Mid-Summer Party this coming Saturday 27 January. Featuring music by DJ Paolo, summer cocktails, hot and cold […]
COOBER PEDY TAP WATER IDEAL FOR SWIMMING – CHLORINE OVER THE TOP SAY RESIDENTS
Coober Pedy residents complaining of both stagnant-smelling and over-chlorinated tap water since the weekend of 6/7 January 2017 have taken to testing their own water before letting their children near it or […]
CHRISTMAS DAY CHEER, BUT COOBER PEDY MAY SOON BE A TOWN WITHOUT WATER
Firstly I would like wish the community of Coober Pedy a very Happy Christmas, and at the same time register support for the entire Waterworks Department at Coober Pedy who have reluctantly tendered their resignations, […]
DCCP ALLEGATIONS AGAINST LGA – “NO FURTHER ACTION” SAYS ICAC BOSS!
UPDATE: Last month the Local Government Association (LGA) self-reported to the Office for Public Integrity (OPI) allegations recently made by the District Council of Coober Pedy. (see original report below)
COOBER PEDY: ONE OF EIGHT REGIONAL AIRPORTS AND AERODROMES TO RECEIVE UPGRADES
The State Government will contribute $887,833 towards the following upgrades at eight regional airports and aerodromes as part of its Support Regional Aviation initiative:
NEW FUNDING FOR CPAS TO ESTABLISH ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM
$374,476 jointly funded by the Coalition Government’s and South Australian Government Indigenous Advancement Strategy will help establish an Alternative Learning Program at Coober Pedy Area School.
SACE RESULTS ONLINE AND DELIVERED FROM TODAY (TUESDAY)
A record 15,175 South Australian students including Coober Pedy Area School students are today celebrating completing their South Australian Certificate of Education.
COUNCILLOR MISCONDUCT AT COOBER PEDY – FINDINGS
It is alleged that during a confidential meeting of the District Council of Coober Pedy on 19 January 2016, Cr Paul Reynolds failed to declare and appropriately deal with an interest in […]
REMOTE TOWN IN CRISIS SEES COUNCIL WORKERS FORCED TO TAKE INDUSTRIAL STRIKE ACTION
Unprecedented Industrial strike action has commenced in the opal mining township of Coober Pedy today by Coober Pedy District Council workers protesting against senior management attempts to reduce Enterprise Agreement conditions. The […]
Coober Pedy renewable hybrid project achieves 24 hour 100% renewables milestone
Energy Developments is pleased to announce the South Australian town of Coober Pedy has been successfully powered entirely off 100% renewable energy for more than 24 hours uninterrupted for the first time […]
COOBER PEDY RESIDENTS WANT AN ADMINISTRATOR INSTALLED
Coober Pedy Regional Times 07-09-2017
ANNUAL COOBER PEDY RACES FRI 11 AUG – SAT 12 AUG
YAMI LESTER OAM – 24 August 1941 to 21 July 2017 R.I.P.
It is with great sadness that the family of Yami Lester announce the passing of Yami Lester (Poppa Yami), Yankunytjatjara leader and Elder, Land Rights and anti-nuclear campaigner on 21 July 2017, […]
TOURISTS CAMPING & DEFECATING IN OUR PRECIOUS CREEKS!
Tourists on holidays, too mean to use hygienic toilet facilities are camping and defecating in a conservation creek at Coober Pedy. As the filth builds up the locals have begun complaining and want the local authority to do it’s job.
RODEO – COOBER PEDY 1 JULY 2017
OMBUDSMAN FINDS MAL-ADMINISTRATION & MISCONDUCT AT DCCP
Coober Pedy Regional Times 15-06-2017 PDF But where does the buck stop?
OMBUDSMAN INVESTIGATES 11 POTENTIAL ISSUES OF MISCONDUCT AND MALADMINISTRATION AT COOBER PEDY COUNCIL
OMBUDSMAN’S REPORTS Former Finance & Administration Manager The Former CEO
EDL HYBRID PROJECT UPDATE, & POWER OUTAGES REPORT
The Coober Pedy Renewable Hybrid Project is progressing well. During March and April 2017, the remaining major equipment (which comprises the Diesel Uninterruptible Power Supplies (DUPS), Heat Banks and Switchboards) arrived and […]
EASTER CELEBRATIONS – STREET PARADE
Easter Street Parade Coober Pedy
DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS IN SOUTH AUTRALIA
FATAL CRASH AT MIMILI IN STATE’S FAR NORTH
A man has died following a crash near Mimili yesterday evening.
THE MINTABIE PROBLEM IS SHALE OIL
Mintabie Opal mining town and the exploration history of shale oil at Officer Basin Petroleum exploration began in the 1960s, initially by Exoil, Conoco and Outback Oil. Seismic, aeromagnetic and gravity surveys […]
CROCODILE HARRY’S ORIGINAL DUGOUT, AND BOB’S HUT NOW LISTED AS STATE HERITAGE PLACES
As at 14 March 2017, the Chair of the South Australian Heritage Council (the Council) formed the opinion that the properties nominated for the South Australian Heritage Register (Register) may meet one […]
INDUSTRIAL HEMP CULTIVATION FOR SA – IN PARLIAMENT
The South Australian Government will support legislation before parliament which would allow for the cultivation of industrial hemp in South Australia.
COUNTRY CABINET WHYALLA & CENTRAL OUTBACK REPORT
On Sunday 20 to Tuesday 22 November 2016, Premier Jay Weatherill and Cabinet Ministers visited Whyalla, Coober Pedy and Roxby Downs communities as part of the Country Cabinet Whyalla and Central Outback […]
IMPORTANT INTERNET NOTICE: INTERIM SATELLITE SERVICE WILL SHUTDOWN ON TUESDAY 28 Feb 2017
If you haven’t yet ordered a service act now Homes and businesses still on the Interim Satellite Service (ISS) need to act right now. nbn will be closing down the ISS on 28 […]
COMMUNITY GROUPS & COUNCILS SHOULD APPLY FOR ‘BUILDING BETTER REGIONS’ FUNDING NOW
Infrastructure Projects Stream closes 28 February 2017 Community Investments Stream remains open until 31 March 2017 COMMUNITY GROUPS and Local Councils across the regions are being reminded that applications for Infrastructure Projects […]
20+ RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS WILL COMMENCE IN 2017
Coober Pedy’s $37m Wind Solar energy project is just one of more than 20 major renewable energy projects are already under construction or will start this year, delivering an unprecedented program of […]
WIND POWER – COOBER PEDY’S CHANGING LANDSCAPE
Rotor blades being lifted to the top of a tower by crane. Teams worked during the night at Coober Pedy due to the day temperatures and other weather conditions Coober Pedy Renewable […]
STATE GOVERNMENT STEPS IN AND FUNDS COOBER PEDY POOL ENTIRELY UNTIL JUNE 2018
The State Government has stepped in for the second time, and will now cover all costs to ensure the Coober Pedy Swimming Pool remains open.
NEW POLICE OFFICERS GRADUATE TODAY
Probationary Constable Rachel Bagshaw and Probationary Constable Grant Archer graduate today from the Police Academy, as members of a course of 16 new police officers. Probationary Constable Bagshaw, a former ambulance officer […]
FRIDAY: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NE/NW PASTORAL
for HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of the North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts. Issued at 6:52 am Friday, 20 January 2017. Severe thunderstorms are likely to […]
UPDATE: POLICE INVESTIGATE DEATH AT WEST BEACH
Police have identified the body of a man found at West Beach yesterday as a 67-year-old from Coober Pedy.
OPINION PIECE: ONLINE COMPLIANCE SYSTEM (CENTRELINK)
…it is a disappointing reality that some people abuse the welfare system and get payments they are not entitled to.
FUND MY IDEA VOTING CLOSES FRIDAY!
Voting for the Whyalla and Central Outback round of Fund My Idea closes on Friday 20 January at 5pm. Whyalla, Coober Pedy and Roxby Downs residents are encouraged to have their say […]
4 LEGIONNAIRES CASES IN SA URGES A CHECK OF AIR CONDITIONERS
SA Health is urging businesses in metropolitan Adelaide to decontaminate their air-conditioning cooling towers following the notification of four cases of Legionnaires’ disease.
INDUSTRIAL HEMP & MEDICINAL CANNABIS INDUSTRIES ROUNDTABLE
The South Australian Government will bring together key stakeholders on January 30 to discuss the potential for the establishment of industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis industries in the state.
NEW WIND TURBINES FOR COOBER PEDY
The new power project at Coober Pedy has today seen the first mast of two Senvion MM92 turbines from the company’s two-megawatt (MW) portfolio standing verticle against the western horizon.
LOW COST GLASSES FOR SA LOW INCOME EARNERS
A new program has been launched to help vulnerable and disadvantaged South Australians with vision problems to access good quality, affordable glasses.
COOBER PEDY IS SA’s MOST ACCESSIBLE SUBURB FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS
Adelaide is the only mainland capital city where first home buyers can get into the housing market with a deposit under $100,000. A new national report from Bankwest finds South Australia is […]
WEATHER WARNING – HEAVY RAINS FOR COOBER PEDY & FAR NORTH DURING CHRISTMAS!
Coober Pedy and surrounding areas can expect several days of heavy rain over Christmas.
MINING ROAD FUNDING REINSTATED FOR COOBER PEDY PRECIOUS STONES AREAS
Member for Giles, Eddie Hughes, has secured a boost in funding for road maintenance for mining roads in Coober Pedy and surrounds. The $25,000 boost is a reinstatement of funding that was […]
NBN SWITCH-ON DATES ANNOUNCED FOR SOME REGIONAL AREAS
From the 16-12-2016 to 30-12-2016 the nbn will switch on in areas including Moonta, Two Wells, Jamestown, Balaklava, Peterborough, Kadina and Wallaroo as well as parts of Edwardstown, Gawler and Gepps Cross […]
FIRE BAN & FIRE DANGER RATING ADVICE FOR MONDAY 19 December 2016
TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for Monday, 19 December 2016 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Northwest Pastoral – Very High Northeast Pastoral – High Flinders – Very High
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