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Articles for Coober Pedy

Permanent Aboriginal art centre in Umoona, near Coober Pedy, opens doors to artists
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Permanent Aboriginal art centre in Umoona, near Coober Pedy, opens doors to artists

ABC  

On the outskirts of remote opal mining town Coober Pedy lies the Aboriginal community of Umoona. Since then, Mr Cooley's work has taken centre stage in this year's Art Gallery of South Australia's Biennial "Inner Sanctum" and he, alongside Umoona collective member Keith Minunga, was a finalist in the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards. With funding from …

Community Art West Artists North Centre Collective
Man rescued from mine after becoming trapped in shaft at Coober Pedy opal field
11 months, 1 week ago

Man rescued from mine after becoming trapped in shaft at Coober Pedy opal field

ABC  

A man has been taken to hospital with injuries including a fractured leg after he was rescued from a mine shaft outside Coober Pedy in South Australia's far north, emergency services have said. Key points: Emergency services were called to Coober Pedy's Nine Mile opal field last night A person who had become trapped down a mine was rescued after …

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Regional bank closures have SA locals buying safes, scared for safety as MP calls for banks to do 'right thing'
1 year, 10 months ago

Regional bank closures have SA locals buying safes, scared for safety as MP calls for banks to do 'right thing'

ABC  

Locals in Coober Pedy are buying safes and are scared of being robbed while driving long distances to make major deposits, after the closure of the town's only bank. Key points: Coober Pedy's Westpac branch closed last week, forcing locals to travel 500km to deposit sums over $7,000 The closure of Kingston's BankSA branch is suspended while a Senate inquiry …

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Westpac closure leaves SA's Coober Pedy 'high and dry' without a bank, with closest facility six hours away
2 years ago

Westpac closure leaves SA's Coober Pedy 'high and dry' without a bank, with closest facility six hours away

ABC  

The remote town of Coober Pedy, which relies on large amounts of cash for its opal mining and tourism industry, is set to lose its only bank next year. Key points: Coober Pedy will lose its only bank when Westpac closes its branch in February Australia Post will provide limited banking services to the town Residents who don't use internet …

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British mum building ‘most luxurious cave imaginable’ in the desert
2 years, 2 months ago

British mum building ‘most luxurious cave imaginable’ in the desert

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 2,400 square metre recess, which will become a …

Land Work Three Months House Going Jennifer Desert
Sam Frost is PREGNANT!
2 years, 3 months ago

Sam Frost is PREGNANT!

Daily Mail  

Sam Frost is expecting her first child. your mum and dad love you so much already,' she added Jordie proposed to the Bachelorette beauty during a road trip from the Northern Territory to South Australia back in May. The former Bachelorette met Jordie through her younger brother, Alex Frost The former Home and Away star also explained why they chose …

Star Bachelor Bachelorette Jordie Home And Away Coober Pedy Sam Frost
Coober Pedy council to remain in administration pending government decisions for town's future
2 years, 4 months ago

Coober Pedy council to remain in administration pending government decisions for town's future

ABC  

Coober Pedy is gearing up for council elections that in all likelihood will not be held. Key points: The outback town council will remain in administration as far as 2026 Administrator Tim Jackson is calling time on his tenure in Coober Pedy Residents want the state government to purchase utilities to line with other councils Tim Jackson was appointed to …

Local Water Council Jackson Town Mr Jackson Coober Pedy
Easing of COVID restrictions helps fuel rise in tourism in outback South Australia
2 years, 6 months ago

Easing of COVID restrictions helps fuel rise in tourism in outback South Australia

ABC  

Outback traders in South Australia's remote north are experiencing a bumper season of trade as tourists hit the road after an easing of COVID restrictions. "Marree ran out of fuel on Tuesday but the petrol tanker was here the next day and it's all go again," Gerry said. High trading in hub towns Terry Brennan-Kuss from the Coober Pedy Retail, …

Think Busy Coober Pedy John Teague Outback Business Helps Fuel Mitchell Gawthorn
Port Augusta's alcohol sale restrictions target Aboriginal people, substance abuse expert says
2 years, 10 months ago

Port Augusta's alcohol sale restrictions target Aboriginal people, substance abuse expert says

ABC  

Temporary restrictions on the sale of liquor across the city of Port Augusta may unintentionally flare racial tensions in the city, a substance abuse expert warns. Key points: Temporary restrictions have been put on the sale of liquor in Port Augusta Similar restrictions are not working to curb antisocial behaviour in Coober Pedy Expert says providing more housing options could …

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Oodnadatta pub owner feeds 130 people in ‘forgotten’ flood-affected SA outback town
2 years, 10 months ago

Oodnadatta pub owner feeds 130 people in ‘forgotten’ flood-affected SA outback town

ABC  

Oodnadatta residents in South Australia's outback say food is running out, and they have been forgotten as supplies are sent to other flood-affected towns. Key points: Floods have cut off road access to Oodnadatta The town is running out of supplies and locals say a food drop is urgently needed The only fresh food is being flown in by the …

Food Town Supplied Mr Moore Supplies Mr Allen Coober Pedy
SA records wettest January in nearly four decades as floodwaters continue to isolate communities
2 years, 10 months ago

SA records wettest January in nearly four decades as floodwaters continue to isolate communities

ABC  

South Australia has recorded its wettest January since 1984 with parts of the state recording five times their average rainfall for the start of the year. Key points: SA has recorded its fourth-wettest January on record Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and parts of the far north have recorded five times their average January rainfall Authorities are still working to restore …

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Tonnes of food set to arrive in Coober Pedy as more rain predicted for SA's north-west
2 years, 10 months ago

Tonnes of food set to arrive in Coober Pedy as more rain predicted for SA's north-west

ABC  

More than 20 tonnes of food and other emergency supplies has started to arrive in Coober Pedy today as authorities monitor the impact of more rain on South Australia's sodden outback. Key points: Six flights carrying 20 tonnes of food and other supplies are headed to Coober Pedy More rain is expected to hit SA's north-west Rail lines are expected …

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Australian Defence Force prepares to drop food supplies into Coober Pedy isolated by floodwaters
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Defence Force prepares to drop food supplies into Coober Pedy isolated by floodwaters

ABC  

The Australian Defence Force is set to fly in 20 tonnes of essential food and supplies to Coober Pedy as SA's flood-stricken north prepares for more extreme weather in the next 72 hours. Key points: The ADF will drop 20 tonnes of food and supplies into Coober Pedy The emergency drops will start Monday morning More extreme weather is expected …

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Coober Pedy residents question delay in government assistance after isolating floods cause food shortages
2 years, 10 months ago

Coober Pedy residents question delay in government assistance after isolating floods cause food shortages

ABC  

Supermarket shelves in the remote South Australian town of Coober Pedy were left bare after a section of the Stuart Highway was flooded last week. Key points: The Stuart Highway remains closed near Glendambo due to flooding Coober Pedy residents have been affected by food shortages The federal government has now enacted its 'Disaster Response Plan' It was a situation …

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Floodwaters submerge parts of outback SA as rain washes away highway and cars
2 years, 11 months ago

Floodwaters submerge parts of outback SA as rain washes away highway and cars

ABC  

Rescue crews have been kept busy by outback floodwaters and record-breaking rains, which have continued to cause havoc in South Australia's north and west, washing away roads as well as cars. Key points: Emergency crews have rescued people trapped by floodwaters A section of the Olympic Dam Highway was washed away, blocking access between Roxby Downs and Woomera The bureau …

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Coober Pedy's only bank shuts for one week leaving vulnerable residents 'beside themselves'
3 years ago

Coober Pedy's only bank shuts for one week leaving vulnerable residents 'beside themselves'

ABC  

Coober Pedy's only bank has been shut until next week, leaving vulnerable residents who do not use debit or credit cards unable to easily access their money. Key points: Coober Pedy's Westpac branch has shut until Thursday It is the remote outback town's only bank Some locals choose not to use EFTPOS or debit cards The Westpac branch on Hutchison …

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Coober Pedy has the highest rate of domestic violence offences in SA, and its community is fighting back
3 years ago

Coober Pedy has the highest rate of domestic violence offences in SA, and its community is fighting back

ABC  

The remote South Australian town of Coober Pedy is best known for the opals mined underground, but scratch beneath the surface and there is a far more heartbreaking claim to fame. Key points: One in 10 Coober Pedy residents are affected by abuse There are two groups in the community aiming to combat domestic violence 'Sisters' is a group for …

Violence Domestic Violence Domestic Your Partner Haidarr Jones Petta Coober Pedy
Charges dropped against NSW trio who flew to Coober Pedy amid COVID-19 border restrictions
3 years, 3 months ago

Charges dropped against NSW trio who flew to Coober Pedy amid COVID-19 border restrictions

ABC  

All charges have been dropped against three New South Wales residents who flew to Coober Pedy in a private plane despite COVID-19 border restrictions, and were later found doing karaoke. Key points: The three NSW residents flew into Coober Pedy in June, before flying over Uluru One of the group claimed they were confused about state border rules The prosecution …

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Outback Coober Pedy is known for opal mining, but that may not be its most precious resource
4 years ago

Outback Coober Pedy is known for opal mining, but that may not be its most precious resource

ABC  

Known internationally as the Opal Capital of the World, Coober Pedy has a reputation for selling valuable examples of the precious gemstone. Key points: Coober Pedy locals pay three times more for water than the rest of South Australia Up to 35 per cent of water produced at the town's water treatment plant is lost due to leaks A confidential …

Water Council State Jackson Mr Jackson West Sa Luke Radford
Going underground — lessons for suburbia from subterranean Coober Pedy
4 years, 1 month ago

Going underground — lessons for suburbia from subterranean Coober Pedy

ABC  

It is summer in Australia and the temperature is soaring towards the 40s, so you reach for the air-conditioning remote but cringe at the thought of the energy bill come March. Key points: Residents of Coober Pedy live underground to escape the searing heat The University of South Australia's Stephen Berry says indoor conditions in underground homes are stable One …

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