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Free basketball clinic for kids

THE HOLIDAY break is set to start off on a good note for families in Port Augusta.This weekend a program called 'Stride's School 4...

Man caught with knife

Police arrested a man after he was allegedly carrying a knife in public.People reported the man walking along Carlton Parade with a knife. Police were...

Minister explains reduction

THERE has been plenty of discussion recently around the upcoming speed reduction to the Augusta Highway.So, State Road Safety Minister has responded to some of the concerns...

Booleroo farmer wins wool show

BOOLEROO Centre farmer Robert Koch won grand champion fleece at the 19th annual Port Augusta Wool Show. The wool show is a major social event for pastoralists as it...

Christmas: It is in giving that we receive

Well another year has almost ended and what a year it has been! As I get older I often have to glimpse back and...

Successful tourism students graduate

PORT Augusta residents are being up skilled thanks to Regional Development Australia, the state government and TAFE SA. Twelve people recently completed a Certificate III...

Bannon passes away

MR BANNON, who led SA from 1982 to 1992, died following a long illness, Premier Jay Weatherill has announced."As many people know, John bravely...

Project enters second year

SUNDROP Farms marked one year since the start of construction for the innovative tomato farm last month.Recently, 22 new team members from Port Augusta and...

Stalwart remembered

THE PORT Augusta Basketball Association paid tribute to a local basketball legend after the sudden passing of Owen Butler.Games were played in the old...

Far North bucks speed revenue trends

WHILE more motorists have been caught speeding across the state in the past financial year there have been less fines issued in the Far North...

Events, sport in Augusta

Photographer Sue Dalla Santa captured locals enjoying events across the city, which included The Biggest Morning Tea, Monsterball Amusements at Central Oval, local footy...