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
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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 […]
THREE ARRESTED FOR BREAK-IN & ASSAULT
Police have arrested three youths after a break-in at Port Lincoln yesterday. At about 6.45pm, three men allegedly forced their way into a Cronin Avenue house and assaulted two men inside the […]
MINISTER HUNTER STATEMENT – FREGON FIRE
Minister Ian Hunter, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation has issued the following statement relating to a fire that destroyed the Fregon Community Store on the APY Lands earlier today.
FIRE DESTROYS FREGON COMMUNITY STORE
Police in the state’s Far North are investigating the circumstances of a fire that has destroyed the Kaltjiti/Fregon community store, causing an estimated $2m in damages. The alarm was raised before midnight […]
TAX ON CHARITIES WILL NOT PROCEED
The Community Council for Australia has commended the Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos and the Abbot government for not proceeding with a new tax that would have brought into question all the income-producing […]
POLICE SET SIGHTS ON ILLEGAL HUNTERS
The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) and South Australia Police are working together to detect illegal hunters and poachers in the Kingston District. Anyone hunting feral species, such as […]
TEENAGERS ARRESTED AFTER TRACKING APP FINDS STOLEN IPAD
A man tracked his stolen iPad to a Greenacres address using the ‘Find my iPad’ tracking app yesterday. Police attended and searched the premises at about 5.45pm on Tuesday 17 December, allegedly […]
FIRE BAN & FIRE DANGER RATING ADVICE FOR 19 December 2013
Issued at: 16:46 on Wednesday, 18 December 2013 TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for Thursday, 19 December 2013 in the following Fire Ban Districts:
FREE SMARTPHONE APP TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY REPONSE
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has welcomed the launch of the Emergency+ smartphone app by the Australian Government. When activated, the Emergency+ app provides users with their GPS reference which they […]
“PHONE APP” LEADS TO ARREST & RECOVERY OF STOLEN PROPERTY
“Police encourage the use of tracking apps as they are a very useful tool in detecting lost or stolen property” Police have arrested a 34-year-old woman from Hallet Cove after a “phone […]
PORT AUGUSTA DRINK DRIVER – FOUR TIMES OVER LEGAL LIMIT
Monday, 16 December 2013. Police have arrested and charged a 32-year-old man from Port Augusta for drink driving and driving with an expired learners permit. At about 12.50am Sunday 16 December, police […]
SAPOL ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN & ROAD TRAUMA STATISTICS
Over the past five years, on average, nine people have died on South Australian roads each December. In the crucial period from 23 December to 3 January, three have died and 27 […]
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