MP fury on NRM levy increase
THE STATE Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Dan van Holst Pellekaan, has criticised the Natural Resources Committee’s decision to increase the National Resources Management...
Two car crash at Carlton Parade
At around 2.35 pm a sedan and truck crashed at the intersection of Carlton Parade and the Augusta Highway.A German backpacker was driving the...
Traffic increase ahead
Port Augusta residents can expect an increase in road traffic from June 21 to July 29 as Exercise Hamel takes place.Exercise Hamel will involve...
Incredible Ilse is 100
A former Port Augusta resident has celebrated her 100th birthday, in an inspiring story that embodies Australia’s rich history of migration.Ilse Dreyer turned 100 on...
Port Augusta calendar of events
WHAT: Gulf & Ranges Pichi Richi MarathonWHEN: Sunday, June 26.WHERE: Various start locations.WHAT: Port Augusta Races – Farmers & Graziers Squatters CupWHEN: Sunday, June 26.WHERE: Port Augusta Racecourse,...
Employer breakfast event
BUSINESS owners and employers are being invited to a Port Augusta Employers Breakfast to be held in Port Augusta on Friday, July 1. The free breakfast...
Environment is on topic
THE environment has taken a back seat to some of the more dire issues facing Port Augusta approaching the 2016 federal election.However, a location...
Online register launched
MORE than 60 businesses including construction companies, designers, cultural services, and caterers have joined a new online register for the state’s Aboriginal businesses.Aboriginal Business Connect...
Name your top Aussie heroes
Australians are being asked to nominate their local heroes and admirable Australians for the 2017 Australian of the Year awards.There are four award categories: Australian...
Govt to contribute $2m to black spots
THE state government has announced it will contribute up to $2 million to the second round of a federal government program aimed at installing...