Story & Photos: Margaret Mackay © On Thursday 10 March 2022 at approx 3.30pm the Coober Pedy Mine Rescue/SES pagers went off requesting a response. An opal miner was stuck at the […]
FIRE DANGER SEASON FINISH DATES ALL AREAS SOUTH AUSTRALIA
COOBER PEDY TO HOST 10th NATIONAL OPAL SYMPOSIUM 31 MARCH -1 APRIL 2021
The Opal Symposium held at Coober Pedy this year, brings together opal miners from all the opal fields of Australia, major opal dealers and traders plus many from Australia’s Universities and the […]
UPDATE: MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN FLINDERS RANGES
A 20-year-old Kurralta Park man has been charged with murder following the discovery of the body of a woman in a shallow grave near Hawker
UPDATE: DETECTIVES INVESTIGATE DEATH IN FLINDERS RANGES NEAR HAWKER
Woman’s body found in Flinders Ranges – near Hawker 8-3-2021
DOUBLE FATALITY STUART HIGHWAY NEAR GLENDAMBO/PIMBA
07 Mar 2021 6:39am Two people have died following a crash on the Stuart Highway at Wirraminna in the State’s Far North. A crash involving a B-double truck and a Ford utility […]
SERIOUS CRASH ON STUART HIGHWAY IN FAR NORTH – ROAD CLOSED TWO-WAYS
UPDATE: Serious Crash on Stuart Highway in Far North 06 Mar 2021 5:17pm Emergency services are responding to reports of a serious crash on the Stuart Highway at Wirraminna in the State’s […]
OPINION: 2021 CURE THE TRANSIENT ALCOHOL PROBLEM, AT HOME!
How much longer are we prepared to allow this shameful situation to exist? Every able-bodied young Anangu male in 2021 is following in the undignified footsteps of their forefathers. “Is this deliberate”? […]
PURPOSE BUILT DIALYSIS TREATMENT FACILITY FOR COOBER PEDY
In a significant step for the region, a dedicated renal service will be available for the first time for patients in Coober Pedy and surrounding communities. A $200,000 grant from the Marshall […]
REGIONAL AIRPORTS LAND $66 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING
The Australian Government is continuing to provide unprecedented support for the aviation industry, with $66 million in grants under the Regional Airports Screening Infrastructure (RASI) grant program announced for eligible regional airports […]
UPDATED: SERIOUS CRASH AT COOBER PEDY OVERNIGHT
05 Dec 2020 4:09pm A man has died following a serious crash at Coober Pedy last night. About 10.20pm on Friday 4 December, police and emergency services were called to Robins Boulevard […]
PUBLIC CONSULTATION – COOBER PEDY COUNCIL REVIEW OF RATES & DRAFT ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN
GRASS ROOTS ANANGU FALLING THROUGH COVID-19 GAPS IN FAR NORTH SA
This article is aimed at providing some perspective for the local community as to why Anangu from remote communities are pouring into our town in mid winter amidst a declared pandemic.
MATTHEW KEY TO TAKE ON DEPUTY PRINCIPAL ROLE AT MOUNT GAMBIER
Local teacher at Coober Pedy Area School, Matthew Key has taken on a Deputy Principal role at Mount Gambier and will leave Coober Pedy with his family in July. Matt and Kim […]
AIRSPEEDER TESTING PROGRAM TO TAKE PLACE NEAR COOBER PEDY
A world first – electric flying craft racing series testing programme will take place near Coober Pedy
“9 YEARS OF NON-DEVELOPMENT AT COOBER PEDY IS GOVERNMENT’S FAILURE”
Coober Pedy – Out of Sight – Out of Mind
SHELTER SA REPORT FALLS UNDER LOCAL SCRUTINY AT COOBER PEDY
Ask any local – The liquor restrictions are simply not working effectively any more – by Margaret Mackay
LEARNING IN YOUR WAY AND AT YOUR PACE AT COOBER PEDY AREA SCHOOL
Previously disengaged students in Coober Pedy Area School, South Australia are coming back thanks to an innovative program customising school to meet each student’s individual needs.
COOBER PEDY’S MINE RESCUE/SES VOLUNTEERS TRAIN TO KEEP THEIR COMMUNITY SAFE
National Volunteer Week 2020 is Monday 18 May – Sunday 24 May 2020 “Changing Communities, Changing Lives” The Coober Pedy Mine Rescue/SES Unit is the primary rescue unit in Coober Pedy and […]
SIP N’ SAVE SPECIALS AT OPAL INN COOBER PEDY
FULL LIST OF FIRE & EMERGENCY CHIEF’S RECOMMENDATIONS TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
ELCA’s full list of recommendations for the Federal Government. Excerpt from letter sent by Greg Mullins to David Littleproud, 29 November 2019
NOMINATIONS CLOSING FOR 2018 COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Nominations close Tuesday 18 September, at 12 noon for the 2018 Council elections.
MAN AND WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER SEARCH IN STATE’S FAR NORTH
Police have arrested a man and a woman and located three children safe and well after a stolen car was dumped and set on fire on the Strzelecki track in the State’s […]
NEW CYCLING LAWS TAKE EFFECT SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 2015
Changes to road rules setting a minimum distance for overtaking cyclists and allowing all age cycling on footpaths will take effect tomorrow. The Transport and Infrastructure Minister Stephen Mullighan said the changes […]
WANTED MAN DANNY FERGUSON RELATING TO DEATH AT OODNADATTA
Police are seeking public assistance to help locate 35-year-old man Danny Ferguson. Ferguson is wanted for questioning following the suspicious death of a woman at Oodnadatta on Friday 3 July. He was […]
SUDDEN DEATH AT OODNADATTA
UPDATE: 5-7-2015 DEATH AT OODNADATTA DECLARED A MAJOR CRIME Police are searching scrubland for a man following the death of a woman at Oodnadatta on Friday. At 3.30pm on Friday […]
CHILDCARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING DRAFT REPORT RELEASED
The Productivity Commission today released its draft inquiry report on Childcare and Early Childhood Learning. “Our recommendations seek to make childcare more affordable, flexible and accessible. Furthermore they will provide a framework […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT
Warren Truss, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, and Jamie Briggs, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development have announced today that the Australian Government will provide up to […]
PRIME MINISTER’S COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS ON ITS WAY OUT
The Federal Coalition Government will be “winding down” the operations of the Prime Minister’s Council on Homelessness, Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has told a housing conference in his first major […]
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