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RESIGNATION OF LGA PRESIDENT MAYOR LORRAINE ROSENBERG

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on June 8, 2018

LGA President Mayor Lorraine Rosenberg has resigned following a special meeting of the LGA Executive Committee on Thursday.

COOBER PEDY TO HAVE REPLACEMENT DOCTOR BY WEDNESDAY

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on May 22, 2018

Coober Pedy Hospital has access to doctors on a 24/7 on-call basis to provide patient and emergency care. On Saturday morning, the on-call doctor became unwell which meant he was unable to […]

2012-18 FEDERAL TAX AUDIT FOR COOBER PEDY COUNCIL

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on May 19, 2018

Coober Pedy District Council will undergo an (ATO) Federal Tax audit during May 2018, with tax auditors targeting 2012 as a starting point!

FRACTURE STIMULATION IN THE ARCKARINGA BASIN REPRESENTS AN UNREASONABLE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on May 12, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

Scientific evidence supports the view that fracture stimulation in the Arckaringa Basin represents an unreasonable risk to the environment The Coober Pedy community has until the 4th of June to submit comments […]

OPALS STOLEN FROM KI PROPERTY MAY BE OFFERED FOR SALE!

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on April 2, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

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 […]

‘BURIED’ MALADMINISTRATION REPORT SURFACES AT COOBER PEDY COUNCIL AFTER 3 YEARS!

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on March 27, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on March 23, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

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!

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on March 15, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

  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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on March 15, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

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!

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on February 8, 2018

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on January 22, 2018

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on January 19, 2018

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on December 25, 2017

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!

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on December 22, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on December 20, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on December 20, 2017

$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)

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on December 19, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on December 14, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on December 6, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on September 27, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on September 8, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

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ANNUAL COOBER PEDY RACES FRI 11 AUG – SAT 12 AUG

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on August 10, 2017

YAMI LESTER OAM – 24 August 1941 to 21 July 2017 R.I.P.

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on July 22, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

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!

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on July 14, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on June 30, 2017

OMBUDSMAN FINDS MAL-ADMINISTRATION & MISCONDUCT AT DCCP

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on June 17, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on June 11, 2017

OMBUDSMAN’S REPORTS Former Finance & Administration Manager The Former CEO  

EDL HYBRID PROJECT UPDATE, & POWER OUTAGES REPORT

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on May 7, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on April 11, 2017

Easter Street Parade Coober Pedy

DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS IN SOUTH AUTRALIA

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on April 1, 2017

FATAL CRASH AT MIMILI IN STATE’S FAR NORTH

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on March 31, 2017

A man has died following a crash near Mimili yesterday evening.

THE MINTABIE PROBLEM IS SHALE OIL

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on March 25, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on March 15, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on February 26, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on February 24, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on February 24, 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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on February 18, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on February 14, 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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on February 10, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on February 2, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on February 1, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on January 20, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on January 20, 2017

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)

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on January 18, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

…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!

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on January 18, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on January 17, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on January 15, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on January 12, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on January 4, 2017

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

By Coober Pedy Regional Times on January 3, 2017

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 […]

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