Council address Miriam High concerns
While public reactions to the pending closure of the Miriam High Special Needs Centre have been polarising, the governing body assures children and families...
Bungala cooking up employment for Aboriginal women
A portable canteen and a hostel kitchen are providing Aboriginal women with the opportunity to forge meaningful paths in the hospitality industry.Bungala Aboriginal Corporation's...
Health needs considered
A microscope has been placed over the health needs of the Whyalla and Port Augusta communities with a new push to improve service outcomes.The...
Doors close on Miriam High
Miriam High Special Needs Unit will close its doors for good in September under the guidance of Port Augusta City Council.The centre has been...
Men’s Shed celebrates 20 years
When it opened in 1999 the Port Augusta Men's Shed was one of the first of its kind in the world.For two decades the...
Port Augusta’s youngest green thumbs
Port Augusta's youngest green thumbs have joined kids across the nation who have been inspired to make a positive change for their local environment.Students...
Chasing goats in the bush kept Charlie fit
As a young stockman in the outback, Charlie Jackson kept fit by chasing goats.He also droved cattle along the Birdsville Track and elsewhere, all...
Umeewarra serves up a musical feast
Port Augusta will be a hive of energy this weekend as Aboriginal artists take to local venues performing everything from hip hop and country,...
Contracts saga: Ramsey responds
A federal parliamentarian has hit back at criticism of South Australia's contract system for projects such as the $200 million Joy Baluch AM Bridge...
Tougher penalties for emergency service assaults
A new legislation has passed through Parliament this week, imposing the strongest penalties in the state's history for offenders who assault emergency service workers....