Vicky’s ‘honour’ roll
VICKY Welgraven’s passion for community issues continues to be driving force in her life, and it’s seeing her receive plenty of attention.The Port Augusta local was...
Pageant success despite the heat
PORT Augusta braved the stifling heat and showed strong support for its annual Christmas Pageant last Friday.Healthy crowd numbers and float entrants meant event director Steve...
Long lost Santa letter
WITH Christmas getting close I found my letter from Father Christmas, probably from around 1946 or '47. Living in Whyalla then I recall dad...
Council to hear more on nuclear waste
COMMUNITY opinion on a nuclear waste dump is on the forefront of the a local mayors mind. Flinders Ranges Council Mayor Peter Slattery said the council is yet to...
Mental health funding
REGIONAL areas are set to benefit from the federal government’s announcement to mental health funding changes. Country SA's Primary Health Networks (PHN) will now manage how...
Teaching students make the grade
MAJORITY of student teachers who have been undertaking literacy and numeracy tests are making the cut.Federal Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said nine out...
Elders’ nuclear site angst
PROPOSED nuclear waste sites at Hawker and Leigh Creek have sparked outcry from traditional owners.Adnyamathanha elders released a statement this week denouncing the federal...
UPDATE | Fireworks to go ahead despite fire ban
THE MAYORAL Party fireworks display will go ahead this evening, despite there being a total fire ban today.Port Augusta Council gained permission to run...
Don’t leave kids in cars
PARENTS and carers are being reminded by the state government not to leave children in cars, especially as the weather heats up. Health minister Jack...
Event supports community
WHYALLA - Money raised from the Whyalla Networking Event has been donated to the Whyalla Plaza Youth Centre and the Whyalla Road Safety Centre.
Both...
