South Australian parents are paying the 2nd highest out-of-pocket fees for public schools in Australia – but today the Greens have announced a national plan to make public education actually free by […]
Negotiations on pay and conditions for SA Police conducted by the Police Association of SA. The Police Association of South Australia (PASA) has negotiated a historic enterprise bargaining deal for its members, […]
16 Dec 2024 9:37am Alcohol has been seized after an operation in Port Augusta last week. On Thursday 12 and Friday 13 December Far North Police with the assistance of PD Fang […]
The EPA has called for commercial businesses to be aware of persons cold calling and offering to provide waste tyre transport services, for a reduced fee. Enquiries by the EPA suggest regional […]
AGENDA Saturday 23 November, 2024. 4pm Italian Club 1.) Welcome to all stakeholders (Membership forms available) 2.) Monthly Report including Correspondence; feedback on petitions; and the Alliance Committee’s invitation to meet with […]
South Australia Police (SAPOL) is proud to announce the arrival of the first group of experienced international and interstate police officers, who are being sworn in today. The result of an international […]
More than 100 police have raided 17 shops selling illicit tobacco across the metropolitan area in the latest phase of Operation Eclipse. The raids were conducted on Thursday 7 November by police […]
Over 20 years, Sobia Hashmi and her husband Irfan have transformed healthcare in remote and rural communities in South Australia, including Coober Pedy where they still own the local Pharmacy and continue […]
Former Labor Minister, Patrick Conlon has been appointed as the principal administrator of the Coober Pedy Council where he will be tasked with delivering long-term solutions for essential services for the township […]
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) invites pilots of all licence categories to take part in the latest pilot safety seminar in William Creek this weekend. A pilot’s ability to make the […]
The State Government MUST remove Geoff Sheridan! Nicknamed by the community, Geoff “the entrepreneur” Sheridan and “Microphone” Mike Edgecomb; the dynamic duo recently did a deal with BHP to spend $500k to […]
Highlights Petratherm Limited (ASX: PTR) (“PTR” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce a high- grade heavy mineral sand (HMS) discovery at its Muckanippie Project area southwest of Coober Pedy in South […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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