Port Pirie R.Council

🔥 FIRE DANGER SEASON STARTS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 🔥 Please be advised that the upcoming Fire Danger Season for the Mid North District will officially commence this Sunday, 1 November 2026 and will end on 30 April 2027. For more information, visit: cfs.sa.gov.au

🕊️ A New Symbol of Peace at Solomontown Beach The Rotary Club of Port Pirie has added a meaningful new feature to our foreshore, with the installation of Peace Totems at Solomontown Beach. Council would like to thank Rotary for their contribution to our community.

In this month's update, Mayor Leon Stephens shares some important funding news for the following community and sporting groups: ✅ Napperby Memorial Hall ✅ Crystal Brook Oval Management Committee ✅ Port Pirie Softball Association Watch the video here. 🔗pirie.sa.gov.au

We love welcoming schools into our Council Chamber and getting a glimpse at our future local leaders. Mid North Christian College joined us yesterday for a mock Council Meeting. Thank you for coming to see us! We look forward to seeing these young community leaders thrive 🌟

Nominations are open for the 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards, recognising young people across the Port Pirie region excelling in sport, education, leadership, the arts, volunteering, community service and more! Nominate now at: pirie.sa.gov.au/awardnominat…

Delay in Red Bin Collection – Napperby & Nelshaby Only Please note that some red bins were not able to be collected today in Napperby and Nelshaby. ✅ Any red bins not collected today will be collected TOMORROW. ✅ Please leave your red bin out until it has been collected.

Excited to hear what is next for Pirie Voices? Join us at the 1000 Voices Report Launch on Monday! 📅 Monday 2 November 2026 🕚 11:00am – 12:30pm 📍 Parham Street Centre, Port Pirie 📣 RSVPs close 5pm, Thursday 29 October 👉 Register here: trybooking.com/DQXVV

Planning a community project, program or event in January, February or March 2027? Round 4 of the Port Pirie Regional Council CAF is now open! 📝 Apply here: tinyurl.com/pprcCAFapp Applications close at the end of November and will be assessed in December 2026.

🎉 LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE PORT PIRIE NYE ACTION! 🎉 Are you a food vendor, market stallholder or local business looking to be part of one of Port Pirie's biggest celebrations of the year? Applications close 5pm this Friday, 30 October - apply now: tinyurl.com/ppnye2026app

Our Cat & Dog Desexing Contribution Program is available to help eligible residents access affordable desexing for their pets. For more information and to apply online, visit tinyurl.com/cat-dog-desexing… Helping promote responsible pet ownership and improve animal welfare.

Council invites Expressions of Interest for an Independent Member of Council's Audit & Risk Management Committee. More information on the Committee and the position can be found here: tinyurl.com/pprc-audit-commi… Expressions of Interest should be submitted by 5pm Monday 2 November.

Wrap up KIDtober at a FREE Movie Night! Get into the Halloween spirit with two family-friendly classics, Wednesday from 4pm. Tickets can be collected from Environmental Health Centre Monday and Tuesday (business hours) or Northern Festival Centre from 3.15pm Wednesday.

Bolts and screws were removed from the Woodward Park netball ring and beach shelter on the weekend. This creates safety risks and unnecessary costs. If you notice missing bolts, loose structures or anyone tampering with local parks or playgrounds, report it to us - 8633 9777.

Seeking Expressions of Interest for the future use and management of the former Crystal Brook Croquet Club facility at 17 Bowman Street, Crystal Brook. 🔗 EOI forms are available online at: tinyurl.com/croquetclubEOI BUT BE QUICK! Submissions close 5.00pm today, Monday 26 October.

We are excited to welcome a proven local leader to our management team. Daniel Willson joins as General Manager Corporate & Community Services, overseeing Council’s administration, finance, tourism, library, events and community functions. Please make Daniel feel welcome! 👋

We hope you're hungry - the Woodward Park Food Fair is back this Saturday! There will be multicultural flavours, sweet treats and so much more. Bring your picnic rug, family, friends and your appetite. We can't wait to see you there. 🔗tinyurl.com/4s2k744m

The countdown is on! The Navigate Asset Finance SA Masters Games are getting closer, with registrations expected to open this November. Keep an eye on the Games Facebook page facebook.com/SAMastersGames or website throughout November for registration details and event announcements.

Shape Your World: 2027 Council Elections Passionate about the future of the Port Pirie Region? Consider putting your hand up for the 2027 Council Elections and help make decisions that shape our community! Learn more about becoming a candidate at: councilelections.sa.gov.au

🚗 New Hospital Carpark Now Open 🚗 The newly developed carpark area on the corner of David St/The Terrace, adjacent to the Port Pirie Hospital, is now complete and open for use. This extra parking will help improve access and convenience for patients, visitors & staff.

LAWRIE PARK REOPENED We are pleased to advise that Lawrie Park has now reopened to the public following the recent prescribed burn undertaken by the Department for Environment and Water. While the park is open, visitors are reminded to take care when using the area.