Ross gains global honour
FLINDERS Ranges man Ross Fargher has been recognised for his commitment to the region’s unique fossil history, collecting the Harrell L. Strimple Award for outstanding...
2017 SA Community Achievement Award winners crowned | VIDEO
The winners of the prestigious 2017 Community Achievement Awards were announced at an awards gala presentation dinner at the Hilton Adelaide on Friday, November 17....
Hip hip hooray for graduates
SIXTEEN children were draped in caps and gowns to celebrate their graduation from the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) at Central Oval...
Photos of the week from South Australia
Fairfax Media’s team of journalists and photographers working across rural and regional South Australia have been busy.Click or swipe on the image above to...
Arid Lands shine at tourism awards
One of Port Augusta’s very own has been recognised for excellence in tourism at the 2017 South Australian Tourism Awards.Bringing home two awards on the...
Our four special graduates
FOUR Port Augusta Special School students shared a memorable night together at the school’s first ever graduation dinner on Thursday, November 16 at Central...
Funding promise
Construction of the Joy Baluch AM Bridge duplication could begin as early as next year according to a recent announcement from the Weatherill government.The...
Protect our flying doctors
Member for Stuart Dan van Holst Pellekaan has labelled the state government’s refusal to provide additional protection for the staff of the Royal Flying Doctor...
Writers’ Group’s new recipe
THE PORT Augusta Writers’ Group was excited to launch its new anthology, ‘Recipes for Living’, on Wednesday, November 15 at the Port Augusta Library.Collaborating with the Whyalla Writers’...
Grand opening in north
The outback’s newest tourist destination was opened at Quorn with a celebration to mark the completion of Great Northern Lodge.The new 4.5 star motel and function centre...
Rural projects gain vital funding
REGION – Remote and rural communities across Australia are set to benefit from a major funding boost, with nearly $1 million allocated through the...
