Sydney, Tuesday, 30 July 2024: Regional Express Holdings Limited (ACN 099 547 270) and a number of its subsidiaries (ASX: REX) (the Rex Group) have entered voluntary administration. The wholly owned subsidiaries […]
The (new) Minister for Local Government, the Hon Joe Szakacs MP will visit Coober Pedy on Wednesday 31 July 2024. COMMUNITY MEMBERS are hereby invited to attend a public forum at the […]
24 Jul 2024 6:35am A man will face court after he was reported for extreme speed on Wednesday. About 3.45pm on Tuesday 23 July patrols were conducting mobile speed detection duties on […]
The Ampol Glendambo Roadhouse located at the town of Glendambo on the Stuart Highway SA is about 254 kilometres south of Coober Pedy, and 286km north of Port Augusta. The Roadhouse will […]
16 Jul 2024 9:16am South Australia Police (SAPOL) has produced a new advertisement targeting tired drivers to demonstrate the impact of fatigue on road safety. Fatigue is a major contributor to road […]
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District Council of Coober PedyAdoption of Valuations and Declaration of RatesNotice is hereby given that at its meeting of 5 July 2024 the District Council of Coober Pedy adopted its valuations and […]
Statement by the Hon. Ann Vanstone KCCommissioner, Independent Commission Against Corruption This morning I advised the Governor of my resignation as Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, effective 6 September 2024. […]
UPDATE: Public Disorder Declaration Concludes – Alice Springs Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy will not be requesting an extension of the Public Disorder Declaration (PDD) for Alice Springs. The declaration will […]
Lot 163 Paxton Road, Coober Pedy • Former commercial property – 3 bed, 1 bath • Zoned -Township • Land – 1300 sqm approx. • Leased at $165 per week Lot 102 […]
Launched today, by the South Australian Government, all drivers of ultra-high powered vehicles are required to complete a new training course, to obtain a U-class licence. The new licence class – an […]
At approximately 11:00pm on Tuesday 2-7-2024, CFS firefighters from the Marla and Mimili Brigades responded to reports of a structure fire in Iwantja, of the APY lands in the northwest of the […]
As part of the 2024-25 Federal Budget, South Australians aged 45 to 49 can now participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and access a free bowel screening test. People aged […]
SA Unions welcome the wins for SA workers starting from today, including: + 3.75% Annual Wage Review pay rise+ Cost-of-living bonus for every taxpayer+ $300 energy bill relief for every household+ Lift […]
The South Australian State Government has made the biggest reforms to our state’s rental laws in a generation and we are leading the nation in delivering on the National Cabinet’s plan for […]
Restrictions on the sale of takeaway alcohol in Coober Pedy will be ongoing from 1 July 2024, following a decision made by the Liquor and Gambling Regulator. The impact of the (same) […]
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On 28 June 2024 at 9:41 pm, Coober Pedy’s emergency services were called to a mining field, north of the town, along the Stuart Highway (potentially the 17 Mile Field). It had […]
27 Jun 2024 4:09pm A man has been flown to hospital in Adelaide following a light plane crash at Evelyn Downs (north of Coober Pedy) this afternoon. About 2pm on Thursday 27 […]
People found displaying swastikas in public or performing a Nazi salute could be fined up to $20,000 or face a year in jail, under tough new laws passed by the State Parliament […]
27 Jun 2024 About 9.30am on Thursday 27 June, police received reports of a light plane crash near Mulgathing, south-west of Coober Pedy. The pilot and sole occupant of the light aircraft, […]
27 Jun 2024 8:59am. A speeding driver has been detected in the far north yesterday. About 2.15pm on Wednesday 26 June, Woomera Police were performing speed detection duties on the Stuart Highway […]
The State Government will fund a review of services and assets in Coober Pedy, answering calls for support from administrators of the local council.
Australia’s peak GP body has welcomed the Senate passing reforms cracking down on the market for nicotine vapes. The Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Bill 2024 passed today restricting […]
26 Jun 2024 2:19pm SA Police are issuing a warning to the community about scammers sending text messages claiming to be from South Australia Police. On Tuesday 25th June, three members of […]
25 Jun 2024 1:05pm. A group of teenagers aged 13 and 15 have been arrested following the theft of vehicles in the Port Augusta area this week. On Sunday 23 June, a […]
25 Jun 2024 7:09am A woman has been arrested following a fatal crash at Kootaberra yesterday. At about 2.50pm, Tuesday 25 June, police and emergency services were called to the Stuart Highway […]
Geoff Brock MP; Minister for Local Government; Minister for Regional Roads; Minister for Veterans Affairs I seek leave to make a Ministerial Statement: [Leave granted] Mr Speaker, serving as Minister has been […]
Integrity Matters – January 2024 An important aspect of good government is ensuring the integrity of public administration. This means ensuring that public administration is conducted robustly, honestly, fairly, transparently, and in […]
Sunday 14 January 2024 18:34:29 The Coober Pedy Police and Coober Pedy CFS with two CFS appliances responded to a report that there was a “car on fire, being towed upside down” out […]
Works have begun on a flood-prone section of the Oodnadatta Track in South Australia’s far northwest to improve access after rain and help motorists avoid becoming stranded between Marla and Oodnadatta. Five […]
SA’s first mobile phone detection cameras will soon be rolled out on key metropolitan corridors in a $15.9 million initiative as the State Government pushes to reduce road trauma caused by driver […]
New driving laws aimed at ensuring drivers whose carelessness results in the death or serious injury of others face justice have come into effect. The laws were developed in response to the tragic […]
29 Dec 2023 4:20pm: A statement from Assistant Commissioner of State Operations Service Ian Parrott, on Road Safety in 2023. 2023 has been absolutely heartbreaking for families, friends, communities and workmates of […]
Smoking and vaping will soon be banned near beach jetties and patrol flags, schools, kids’ sporting events and shopping centre entrances as part of tough new laws to protect the community. These new […]
NEW ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS FOR COOBER PEDY, CURRENTLY IN THE GRIP OF A CRIME WAVE The worst crime wave in Coober Pedy’s history has beset the Opal Capital of the World. Nightly break-ins […]
AMA(SA) and the Rural Doctors’ Association of South Australia (RDASA) have successfully negotiated a new agreement for rural GPs with SA Health’s Rural Support Service (RSS). Health Minister Chris Picton announced the […]
2023/24 Fire Danger Season dates Adelaide Metropolitan: TBC Eastern Eyre: 1 November 2023 -15 April 2024 Flinders: 16 October 2023 -15 April 2024 (early start) Kangaroo Island: TBC Lower Eyre Peninsula: 15 […]
Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared an El Niño event underway
On the evening of Tuesday the 12th of September at around 6:30PM, off-duty Community Constable Dean Walker was alerted by a member of the public that a kangaroo had become trapped at […]
Work is underway on the construction of a purpose-built house for health workers on the APY Lands, as part of safety enhancements stemming from Gayle’s Law.
More than 700 people have now been screened as part of the State Government’s bolstered efforts to fight the Tuberculosis outbreak on the APY Lands. SA Health has been working closely with the […]
WANTED Due to the growing number of dog attacks and subsequent complaints in Coober Pedy, local residents are advised that the dog pictured below is dangerous. Do not try to approach this […]
Reducing the number of dog attacks Led by the Dog and Cat Management Board, the campaign aims to put South Australia at the forefront of responsible pet ownership. At the heart of […]
A new multi-agency facility on the APY Lands will help improve community safety through greater collaboration between key agencies. The Umuwa Multi-Agency Facility was jointly funded by the Commonwealth and State Governments, […]
MONDAY 24 – 7- 2023 A woman has been charged following an investigation into a hit-and-run crash at Coober Pedy last week. About 6.50pm Friday 21 July police were called to Hutchison […]
YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE A SAY! Council is seeking feedback on the RAA’s Proposal to Install Electrical Vehicle Chargers in front of the Visitor Information Centre. The RAA EV Charge Network document […]
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