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Isaac Selby is a reporter for the Messenger based in the Upper Spencer Gulf.

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Gladstone locals have vented their frustration over the continued closure. Picture: Isaac Selby

‘Rattle the cage’: Country town demands reopening of iconic gaol

A rural community is concerned that the continued closure of one of its biggest historical draw cards will exacerbate the building’s condition and hurt their economy.

Upper Spencer Gulf

The Ryan Mitchell Swimming Centre had only been re-open for two days before the alleged assault. Picture: Facebook

New restrictions at public pool following violent teenage brawl

A regional public pool has put restrictions on young patrons in the aftermath of a wave of teenage violence in the state’s Upper Spencer Gulf. See what’s changed.

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Some of SA's most infamous country killers.

Listed: SA’s most notorious country town killers

SA’s history of violent country town murders has made headlines not only in Australia but around the world. Here are some of the state’s most notorious country killers.

Upper Spencer Gulf

Vince Roberts was arrested after police investigation into a string of robberies spanning multiple country towns. Picture: Facebook

Alleged Mid North serial burglar arrested after police manhunt

Police have arrested a 33-year-old man following an extensive investigation into an alleged spate of thefts from a range of country businesses and vehicles.

Upper Spencer Gulf

Telstra area manager Michael Patterson in front of the upgraded transmission tower on King Island

Mega rural SA phone tower proposed after grain silo closure

New telecommunications infrastructure in a remote SA town has been proposed to meet phone network coverage needs after a company was asked to vacate a former silo site.

Upper Spencer Gulf

Released footage shows multiple incidents of students cowering on the ground while being punched and kicked. Picture: Facebook

Sickening student fight videos emerge from notorious college

Three videos of school children from a notorious secondary college fighting have emerged online, with one depicting a child being kicked in the head multiple times while on the ground.

Upper Spencer Gulf

Port Pirie Regional Council director of infrastructure Kathryn Johnson said the council is excited to unveil their detailed plans for the Riverbank Precinct. Picture: Isaac Selby

Revealed: Multimillion foreshore development plans for SA town

Detailed plans for a multimillion-dollar foreshore development at a regional SA city have been revealed to revitalise affordable entertainment for tourists and the local community.

Upper Spencer Gulf

The site of the Samphire Project was previously drilled by Uranium SA before being disbanded in 2012. Picture: Facebook

‘Farming next to a uranium mine’: SA drilling plan under fire

The resurrection of a historical uranium drilling site near a major SA city has left neighbouring farmers concerned about the potential impact on their environment and livelihood.

Upper Spencer Gulf

Police were called after the B-double grain truck rolled over at approximately 4:45am. Picture: Isaac Selby

Grain truck rollover delays traffic on notorious SA highway

Police and clean up crews are working to restore normal traffic conditions after a B-double grain track rolled over on an SA highway scheduled for upgrades.

Upper Spencer Gulf

Dylan and John Weimer were involved with a pub brawl that escalated onto the streets of Port Augusta.

Father-son outburst sparks epic country pub brawl

A father and son have faced court over their involvement in an all-out country pub brawl, with the hotel’s owner telling court she had “never seen anything like it”.

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