Scary thoughts for keen traveller
John Lowe has enjoyed his time in Port Augusta but the SA blackout has put a hurdle in his road-trip.The Darwin businessman was travelling...
Kinghams stay prepared in blackout
Anne and Ron Kingham’s house was a scene of torches and candles yesterday, but the couple in their mid-seventies were prepared for a blackout.The...
Port Augusta still on high alert
A SEVERE thunderstorm warning for destructive winds, heavy rainfall and large hailstones has been issued for the local area.A once-in-50 year storm passed over...
NBN survey: more locals are online
ONE of the largest surveys of internet usage in Australia (10,000 people in total) has suggested users of the National Broadband Network in South Australia have a...
Spirit of ANZAC coming to Port Augusta | VIDEO
The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience, Australia’s largest travelling exhibition, is coming to Port Augusta. It’s part of a nationwide tour visiting 23 towns and cities across Australia...
‘One-in-50 storm’ on its way
PORT Augusta is being urged to be prepared for a ‘one-in-50’ storm sitting on the city’s doorstep.Port Augusta SES Unit Manager Frank Woolfe has spent...
Dan questions corrections
Dan van Holst Pellekaan has asked state Minister for Correction Services Peter Malinauskas to disclose details about prisoners attempting to escape Port Augusta Prison...
Disclose or go to court
The Department for State Development (DSD) has until October 21 to supply information about Alinta’s Northern Power Station closure.The other option is to challenge Dan van Holst Pellekaan’s Freedom...
Thanks for backing Thin Green Line
Two months ago, I held a fundraiser for the Thin Green Line Foundation who raises awareness and funds for overseas Rangers who work in...
Port plays role in history
Port Augusta played an important role in connecting Australia to the world 144 years ago.The Overland Telegraph, from Adeladie to Darwin, was completed on August 22, 1872.News...
Wish to ‘Loch’ in 60 limit
Members of the Lochiel community have expressed support for the 12-month trial which has seen the speed limit along the section of the highway...
