Tag: Port Pirie 5540
Smelter contractor unfazed by Nyrstar plans
The company that contracts workers to the Port Pirie smelter says it is not concerned about possible changes to the way Nyrstar runs operations.[MORE]
Longer daylight saving locked in for SA
Regulations gazetted to start daylight saving earlier in SA.[MORE]
Mintabie miners told to accept restrictions or leave
The general manager of the APY Lands Board, Ken Newman, says miners angry about new legislation to be imposed on them should leave.[MORE]
Opposition put focus on country health, water
South Australian Opposition Leader Martin Hamilton-Smith says water security and country and metropolitan health will be its key focus heading into the next election.[MORE]
Miner defends community consultation group
Penrice Soda Holdings has denied its soon-to-be-formed community consultation group is just a gesture to keep the community happy.[MORE]
Moonta Paralympian gets special send-off
Paralympian Grace Bowman from Moonta last night had a special send-off to next month's Paralympics by dual Olympic gold medallist Gillian Rolton.[MORE]
Council rejects BHP haulage road plan
Port Augusta Council has warned BHP Billiton it will not approve construction of a haulage road through a proposed major residential development.[MORE]
Country health concerns persist: SA Oppn
The State Opposition is accusing the Government of ignoring the task force set up to investigate proposed changes to country health services.[MORE]
Opposition wants big role for regions in Games bid
The South Australian Opposition says regional areas will be a big part of an Adelaide bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.[MORE]
Residents worried about Pt Lowly plans: MP
Greens' MP Mark Parnell says the South Australian Government needs to start taking the concerns of Point Lowly residents seriously.[MORE]
Two sites earmarked for geothermal plans
The company searching for potential geothermal energy locations in South Australia's far north has reported its first findings under the industry's new code of practice.[MORE]
Endangered lizard search heads to opal fields
Coober Pedy residents are being asked to help with research into an endangered reptile.[MORE]
Miners say Mintabie legislation breaches civil liberties
A group of Mintabie miners is preparing a formal submission to the South Australian Government in opposition to legislation it says will breach the civil liberties of local residents.[MORE]
Council under fire over Wallaroo supermarket
Democrats' MLC Sandra Kanck says the Copper Coast Council is going against the community in allowing a major supermarket to be built in the Wallaroo town centre.[MORE]
Ideas sought on dealing with outback ferals
The Arid Lands Natural Resources Management Board hopes the public can give it ideas on how to best manage large feral animals in outback South Australia.[MORE]
Kangaroo Is ferry deserves highway funds: Democrats
The Democrats' candidate for the federal seat of Mayo, Andrew Castrique, wants the ferry service to Kangaroo Island to get national highway funding.[MORE]
Mintabie miners reject police checks plan
Miners at Mintabie, in South Australia's far north, say proposed State Government legislation will stifle the future of their town.[MORE]
Salvos to leave Port Pirie
The Salvation Army says a dwindling congregation and limited funds have forced it to leave Port Pirie at the end of the year.[MORE]
Call for review into SA freight tracks
The Australian Trucking Association is calling for an internal review into safety controls for South Australia's freight rail tracks.[MORE]
Housing deal struck for APY Lands
The SA Govt says remote Aboriginal communities have finally struck a deal to build new housing.[MORE]
Power station plan, as Santos boosts profit
Santos announces plans for a power station, as its half year profit rises 58 per cent.[MORE]
Record whale numbers off southern Australia
Tourists and marine researchers have been delighted to see record numbers of whales in the Great Australian Bight this season.[MORE]
Council wants mine expansion community group
The Barossa council says it will object to a licence application by Penrice Soda to expand its mine at Angaston, until a community compliance group is formed.[MORE]
Pool rules toughened for SA homes
From next month, South Australians will have to make sure their backyard swimming pools or spas meet safety standards before a house can be sold.[MORE]
