Ramsey pleased with new amendments
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is pleased with changes to the federal government’s proposed backpacker tax.Mr Ramsey said backpackers provide an essential...
Blackout hits outback towns
Dan van Holst Pellekaan is concerned after hearing last week’s state-wide storm and blackout has hit Port Augusta and surrounding communities hard.The state member...
Hospital team works together
Last week’s state-wide storm and blackout saw the Port Augusta Hospital tackle a range of challenges during the crisis.There were no presentations to the hospital...
Strong winds drag yacht
Bryan Kingham’s 34-foot yacht may have been dragged onto the Port Augusta foreshore last week but you can’t dampen this man’s spirit.Thankfully for Bryan,...
Daylight savings starts
THE weather hasn’t been all that spring-like, but residents need to remember to turn their clocks forward this weekend. Daylight savings officially starts at 2am...
Port Augusta storm wrap | GALLERY
PORT Augusta is in recovery mode after a sever thunderstorm and lingering cold front lashed the city with damaging winds and rain over Wednesday and...
Bridge closure for king tide
A KING tide is seeing Port Augusta plan for a possible bridge closure this evening.Highway One could be closed to all traffic or several hours from as...
Council avoids major issue in tough time
The Port Augusta City Council’s services and facilities were not immune to the statewide storm and blackout, but CEO John Banks says work is...
SES: We’re only halfway through it
PORT Augusta SES crews believe they’ve barely scratched the surface of expected call outs over the next 24 hours.Local SES crews got their first chance...
Blackout impact ‘huge’ for many
Pharmacies provide vital medication and other treatment options but last week’s state-wide storm and blackout has hit a Port Augusta pharmacy hard.Port Augusta based Carrigs Chemplus...
Touchy subject reveals issue
PORT PIRIE - At the December ordinary meeting of the Port Pirie Regional Council, a large group of protestors attended to bear witness to...
