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12/02/2026

12/02/2026

AIR QUALITY. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE BREATHING IN? WHEN IS IT OK TO LET THE CHILDREN OUTSIDE TO AVOID TOXICITY?
PM 10
Poor
Particulate Matter is are inhalable pollutant particle with a diameter less than 10 micrometers. Particles that are larger than 2.5 micrometers can be deposited in the airways, resulting in health issues. Exposure can result in eye and throat irritation, coughing or difficulty breathing, and aggravated asthma. More frequent and excessive exposure can result in more serious health effects.
79
65 µg/m³
NO 2
Poor
Breathing in high levels of Nitrogen Dioxide increases the risk of respiratory problems. Coughing and difficulty breathing are common, and more serious health issues, such as respiratory infections, can occur with longer exposure.
57
48 µg/m³
PM 2.5
Fair
Fine Particulate Matter is are inhalable pollutant particle with a diameter less than 2.5 micrometers that can enter the lungs and bloodstream, resulting in serious health issues. The most severe impacts are on the lungs and heart. Exposure can result in coughing or difficulty breathing, aggravated asthma, and the development of chronic respiratory disease.
31
9 µg/m³
O 3
Fair
Ground-level Ozone can aggravate existing respiratory diseases and also lead to throat irritation, headaches, and chest pain.
20
60 µg/m³
CO
Excellent
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas, and when inhaled at high levels, it can cause headache, nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. Repeated long-term exposure can lead to heart disease
1
45 µg/m³
SO 2
Excellent
Exposure to Sulfur Dioxide can lead to throat and eye irritation and aggravate asthma as well as chronic bronchitis. 0
0 µg/m³

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12/02/2026

Volunteer numbers have continued to drop in regional areas and service clubs are feeling the impacts as the average age of their members continues to rise.

12/02/2026

Council "Free Days"
If you are planning the clean-up for a specific date, the Port Pirie Regional Council has scheduled Free Hard Waste Disposal Days at the Waste Transfer Station:
Upcoming Dates: Sunday, 2 August 2026 (Hard Waste) and Sunday, 1 March 2026 (Domestic Disposal/Clean Up Australia Day).
Money-Saving Strategy:
Call a scrap metal collector (like North Western or DSG) first to take away the metal for free.

take advantage people clean up

05/01/2026

Notice to all stakeholders, companies benefiting from complimentary advertising are hereby notified to cease the campaign forthwith due to an ongoing dispute with a former photographer. The photographer in question was engaged to capture images and gather information for submission to the publisher. Regrettably, the photographer's subsequent request to retract their work following compensation was declined. Fortunately, three individuals contributed $15 each towards settling outstanding fees and debts, while a client's payment for services rendered helped mitigate some financial burdens. However, a novel challenge has emerged in the form of Darren Talbot and Julie Kotzapetros, who operate their own site, albeit non-functioning, and have illicitly accessed and misused company data, including contact details and emails, via unauthorized access to the company computer. Efforts to retrieve our data without permission have proven arduous, and the situation has been brought to the attention of the police and Google. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding in this matter.

05/01/2026

BREAKING: A huge haul of illegal drugs has been found in Adelaide’s CBD.

Police say a 21-year-old Salisbury Plain man boarded an overnight bus from Melbourne to Adelaide and when he arrived at the Franklin Street bus station, police searched his luggage and found 10kg of co***ne and 10kg of m**h.

The accused has been charged with two counts of trafficking a large commercial quantity of a controlled drug.

13/12/2025

MERCEDES BENZ C300 GIVEAWAY BY BILLY CARSON is raising funds online with Raffle Creator!

27/11/2025

The owner of the Port Pirie and Hobart smelters says its operations will "simply not survive" without taxpayer support to combat alleged market distortion from China.

27/11/2025

Many businesses are struggling in Port Pirie due to the economic uncertainty surrounding the large Nyrstar smelter, which is losing millions of dollars monthly. This instability is impacting the broader community by causing a ripple effect on local spending and creating a general climate of financial hardship, exacerbated by cost of living pressures and drought impacting farming communities.
Economic instability from the Nyrstar smelter
The Port Pirie smelter, a major employer and the town's key industry, is facing financial distress.
The company has stated it is losing tens of millions of dollars per month due to market distortion from China, and that its long-term viability requires government support.
Concerns about the smelter's future have created a significant "cloud of doubt" over the town, as a closure would have a devastating impact on local businesses that rely on the smelter's workforce and the wider economy.
Community-wide financial pressures
The economic uncertainty is having a "ripple effect" on the entire community, leading to a general downturn in local spending.
Residents are facing tough times due to cost of living pressures, which further reduces discretionary spending on local businesses.
The drought has also impacted the local farming communities, with the effects rippling out to the broader community.
Impact on small businesses
The overall economic downturn and the pressure on the town's largest employer have made it difficult for smaller businesses to survive.
Some local businesses are struggling to stay afloat as residents cut back on spending or lose their jobs due to the wider economic effects.

27/11/2025

Port Pirie has a higher rate of violent crime and theft compared to other regional areas, driven by its role as a regional hub and challenges with accessing services. Recent data shows a slight decrease in violent crime, a significant increase in motor vehicle theft, and a drop in break-ins between 2020-22 and 2022-24. While night-time safety is a concern, many residents describe a strong sense of community.
Crime rate trends
Violent crime: Decreased slightly by 0.6% between 2020-22 and 2022-24, with a rate of 6,278 incidents per 100,000 residents.
Motor vehicle theft: Increased significantly by 46.6% between 2020-22 and 2022-24, to 712 incidents per 100,000 residents.
Break-ins: Decreased by 6.9% between 2020-22 and 2022-24, to a rate of 1,895 incidents per 100,000 residents.
Contributing factors
As a regional hub, Port Pirie attracts people from surrounding areas, which can lead to a higher likelihood of interpersonal crime.
Challenges in accessing services like health and employment support may contribute to higher conflict rates.
Other safety indicators
Night-time safety is a concern for the community.
Despite some crime statistics, many residents report a strong sense of community.
Maybe 2026 will be a safer place now everything is changing.