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COOBER PEDY MINE RESCUE/SES RECEIVES MINISTERIAL COMMENDATION
A Nomination that was submitted by the SES Deputy Chief Officer, Dermot Barry on behalf of the Coober Pedy Mine Rescue/SES received a Ministerial commendation at a ceremony on 19 November 2018. […]
NEARLY 100,000 DRUG DEALS STOPPED FROM HITTING THE STREETS IN 2018
More than 25,000 phone and web reports received by Crime Stoppers SA in 2018 stopped an estimated 80,035 cannabis and 12,227 amphetamine street deals in South Australia. In addition, a total of […]
ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTED AT COOBER PEDY DISTRICT COUNCIL
The South Australian Governor has made a proclamation declaring the District Council of Coober Pedy (the Council) to be a defaulting council and appointing an administrator.
WHAT’S ON AT THE OPAL INN COOBER PEDY?
PARLIAMENT PROCRASTINATES OVER ADMINISTRATOR DECISION AT COOBER PEDY
“Minister Knoll must resolve Coober Pedy Council uncertainty.” The South Australian Parliament is still procrastinating over an Ombudsman investigation into the Coober Pedy Council that began in October 2016 and completed in […]
COOBER PEDY CELEBRATES MELBOURNE CUP AT OPAL INN
COOBER PEDY COLD CASES, NEW FOCUS – OPERATION PERSIST
Coober Pedy is an interesting place to visit, but it is not the opals or the scenery which keeps drawing senior police investigators back to the remote outback town. There are several […]
DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTION BALLOTS PAPERS (SOUTH AUSTRALIA)
Time to consider your vote – South Australian Council areas
COOBER PEDY AREA SCHOOL STUDENTS GET A HEADS UP ON THE CONNELLY PRE-CAMBRIAN IMPACT DISCOVERY
An asteroid that hit Australia 545 million years ago, was “big enough to crack a continent”
31st OCTOBER DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO SAVE MINTABIE
Should Government decisions on Mintabie be subjected to an Independent Review/Examination? We have until the 31st of October to email the South Australian Government about why they shouldn’t shut down the Mintabie […]
WOOMERA PROHIBITED AREA RANGE ACTIVITY WARNING NOTICE
Access to travel on the Stuart Highway SA will be suspended for up to 12 hours per suspension between 1 October and 21 October 2018
$100,000 GOLD NUGGET FOUND IN REMOTE WA
A stunning 68-ounce gold nugget, worth more than AU$100,000, has been uncovered in remote Western Australia by a prospector using a state-of-the-art Minelab GPZ 7000 detector.
NOMINATIONS CLOSING FOR 2018 COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Nominations close Tuesday 18 September, at 12 noon for the 2018 Council elections.
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2018 COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Nominations open today [4-9-2018] for the 2018 Council elections. Intending candidates can nominate by completing a nomination form available from any council or downloaded by following the links at ecsa.sa.gov.au and lodging […]
COUNCILS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – GRANT ALLOCATIONS 2018–19 [SA]
The Financial Assistance Grant program supports a wide range of community projects Councils can spend their grants according to local priorities More than $2.4 billion is being provided under the program this […]
GO FUND ME! COOBER PEDY KID BENJAMIN BLOBEL CHOSEN FOR UK SOCCER EXPERIENCE
By Margaret Mackay Coober Pedy Area School kid Ben Blobel is raising money to help his dream of becoming a professional soccer player come true.
ENROLMENT TO VOTE IN LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS CLOSING SOON!
This is a general announcement, even if your council does not end up going to an election. Enrolments close 5pm Friday 10 August 2018.
COOBER PEDY COUNCIL: “…ONE OF THE MOST SERIOUS EXAMPLES OF MALADMINISTRATION IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION…”
DCCP local government elections looking grim for the community in light of Ombudsman findings!
THE ICE AGE – DOES YOUR BUSINESS HAVE A DRUG POLICY IN PLACE?
close to 5,000 workers in safety-sensitive industries are turning up to their jobs under the influence of methamphetamines, and predominately ice.
OPEN LETTER TO ALL REGIONAL COMMUNITIES IN REX NETWORK
The aviation industry is amidst a global pilot shortage from which Australia is not spared.
MINTABIE LEASE TO BE TERMINATED 30 JUNE 2019 – ‘TRANSITION TO APY CONTROL’
Notice to licence holders at Mintabie: Mintabie township transition to APY Lands The Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan has given written notice to APY confirming his intention to […]
MAN RESCUED FROM COOBER PEDY MINESHAFT OVERNIGHT
Updated: A man has had a lucky escape after he fell down a mine shaft at Coober Pedy overnight.
RESIGNATION OF LGA PRESIDENT MAYOR LORRAINE ROSENBERG
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
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
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
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!
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!
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
Coober Pedy Regional Times 