The BitWaves Radio Whyalla Show weekend is almost here, and we’re bringing the excitement straight to you. On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August 2025, BitWaves Radio will broadcast live from the Whyalla Showgrounds. Our Whyalla crew — Kurt, Stuart, and Paul — will be there both days, sharing music, interviews, and the buzzing atmosphere. You’ll hear the roar of the rides, the cheers from the arena, and the sound […]
It may seem peaceful now, but strong winds are already sweeping across South Australia with raised dust reported in multiple regions. Conditions are expected to rapidly worsen. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS For people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of West Coast, North […]
Winter’s first major weather event has arrived early in South Australia, bringing with it damaging winds, heavy rain, and the risk of record-high sea swells. A severe weather warning has been issued for multiple regions of the state, including parts of Kangaroo Island, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Upper and Lower South East, West Coast, and the Murraylands districts. As a cold front moves across southeastern parts […]
This weekend, southern South Australia will face extreme weather conditions as damaging winds, heavy showers, thunderstorms, and potentially record-breaking waves and sea levels are forecast. These severe weather events come after the state’s driest start to the year on record, particularly affecting agricultural areas. Adelaide and surrounding regions will be bracing for wind gusts ranging between 90-120km/h, with the South Australian State Emergency Service (SES) urging residents to take precautions. […]
A dust storm has rolled through parts of South Australia this morning, just ahead of a cool change that’s expected to bring rain and gusty winds across the state later today. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting up to 5mm of rain in some areas, but the wild weather is bringing more than just showers. A Road Weather Alert has been issued for Adelaide, warning of slippery conditions and urging […]
🚨 Fatal Truck Crash on SA Highway – Driver Charged 🚨 A 57-year-old man from Marleston has been charged over a fiery truck crash that tragically killed a 77-year-old Port Augusta man on the Port Wakefield Highway early Thursday morning. The devastating collision saw both trucks erupt into flames, with firefighters working for hours to bring the blaze under control. Tragically, the Port Augusta man died at the scene. His […]
🔥 BREAKING: Total Fire Bans Declared for Saturday 🔥 Issued: 18 April 2025 – 3:22 PM The SA Country Fire Service has declared TOTAL FIRE BANS for Saturday, 19 April in the Mid North Fire Ban District, with a Fire Danger Rating of EXTREME. This means very hazardous fire weather conditions are expected. ⏰ The ban is in place from midnight tonight to midnight Saturday. 🏠 What this means for […]
Mount Lofty Ranges locals – fire season isn’t over yet. The Fire Danger Season for the Mount Lofty Ranges has been extended by two weeks to 14 May, due to exceptionally dry conditions, high fuel loads in forest and scrub, and no meaningful rain forecast for the coming months. While most other districts – including the Mid North, Murraylands, Riverland, Lower and Upper South East, Yorke Peninsula, Adelaide Metro and […]
🚨 **UPDATE: Port Lincoln Bushfire – Passat Street** 🚨 🕑 *Issued: 2:12 PM, Thursday 10 April 2025* **⚠️ Advice – Threat is Reduced** Good news, Port Lincoln – the immediate threat from the grass fire near Passat Street has eased. However, **caution is still advised** in the area. 🌫️ **Smoke may continue to affect visibility**, and there's a **risk of falling trees or branches**, especially in fire-impacted zones. ✅ **What […]
