Tag: Port Pirie 5540
SA bushland 'under threat'
Conservationist say that more than 4,000 hectares of native South Australian bushland is under threat as a result of Federal Government funding cuts.[MORE]
UniSA denies Govt's Vacswim claims
UniSA has denied any involvement with Vacswim, contradicting claims by the State Govt. [MORE]
SA records wage drop
Business SA says a drop in wages shows employers are responding to the global financial crisis.[MORE]
SA housing cost rise 'not all bad':REI
The Real Estate Institute says there is a bright side to rising house costs in SA.[MORE]
Nyrstar future decided soon
The future of the Nyrstar smelter at Port Pirie could be decided within days.[MORE]
Fire damages Nyrstar smelter
Fire has caused $200,000 damage to the Nyrstar smelter at Port Pirie overnight, destroying the laundry.[MORE]
Vacswim changes 'dangerous'
The Royal Life Saving Society has slammed changes to the annual Vacswim holiday swimming program.[MORE]
SA says no to GM crops
The SA Govt says its moratorium on genetically modified crops will remain.[MORE]
Uncertainty over Augusta, Pirie ABC childcare centres
The future of the ABC Learning childcare centres in Port Augusta and Port Pirie are in doubt.[MORE]
Rail crossings to be upgraded
Some of South Australia's most dangerous rail level crossings will be fixed under a new state and local government plan.[MORE]
Country birth plan 'scandalous'
The SA Opposition says women who give birth in country hospitals could be discharged within hours under a new Govt plan.[MORE]
Hallett blaze now contained
Country Fire Service (CFS) crews have contained a grass and crop blaze near Hallett in the mid-north of South Australia.[MORE]
Growth forecast for SA super scheme
The South Australian Government superannuation scheme, Funds SA, is forecasting it will grow over the next 10 years.[MORE]
Elders cutting 5pc of workforce
Rural services business Elders is cutting 140 jobs from its head office in Adelaide and other support centres around Australia.[MORE]
School closures, mergers announced
The South Australian Government says population changes are behind a plan to close two schools and merge others.[MORE]
Singer facing new assault charge
Aboriginal leader Bernard Singer is facing a new assault charge with just a week before the APY Lands Board election.[MORE]
Bleak environment assessment for SA
An EPA report paints a bleak environmental picture for South Australia.[MORE]
Prominent Hill mine commissioning delayed
The commissioning of the OZ Minerals copper and gold mine at Prominent Hill, south of Coober Pedy, has been delayed.[MORE]
Govt urged to boost wireless support
As plans for a national high-speed broadband network move forward, there has been a call for the Federal Government to greatly boost its use of wireless technology for country areas.[MORE]
Police warn of bikie raids
SA police say outlaw motorcycle gang members can expect random home raids from midnight.[MORE]
SA Unions criticise Fair Work bill
SA Unions says the Federal Govt's proposed workplace relations system does not go far enough to protect workers.[MORE]
Unions eye SA mining royalties
SA Unions is pressing for a greater share of South Australian mining wealth to go toward community programs.[MORE]
Car swept away in floodwaters
Many roads in the far north of South Australia are impassable because of heavy rain.[MORE]
Outback SA soaks up more rain
Parts of outback South Australia have again recorded heavy falls overnight.[MORE]
Opposition questions smelter exemption pledge
The South Australian Opposition Leader says Premier Mike Rann's visit to Port Pirie was a political stunt, used to gain support ahead of January's by-election for the state seat of Frome.[MORE]
