State boost welcomed
PORT Augusta's Mayor and Local Member for Stuart have welcomed additional state support to the area, with some reservations.Last week the state government announced workers would be...
New markets to feature at local Fringe
THE DESERT Fringe will be back bigger and better in March, thanks to the relocation of a popular community event on the program.This year’s event will...
Stolen car set alight | VIDEO
RESIDENTS on the westside of Port Augusta may have noticed a bit of commotion on Saturday night. A car was set alight on Hanrahan Street...
Duo arrested after police search
FAR North Police have arrested a man and woman after a lengthy search in rough and hot conditions around 100 kilometres north of Lyndhurst over the weekend. The duo were...
Blanket NBN connection switched on
PORT Augusta has a blanket NBN capability after the final of the three service areas covering the city was switched on today.Around 6000 local homes and...
Boost for local club
A MUCH needed upgrade is now possible for the Port Augusta Senior Citizens Club. The club has received a nice boost from the State Government to...
Power station life extended
ALINTA has extended its Port Augusta power station’s lifespan by around five weeks until May 8. Local workers suggested the date change is thanks...
Rain tests local scouts
DESPITE over 100 milliliters of rain in only a few days the Port Augusta Scouts survived the 2016 Jamboree.Scout group leader Mark Foster said the...
Rare media combo
JOURNALISM can be a very isolated profession.Scenarios generally lend to working alone when it comes to the competitive nature of story gathering.It’s rare to see a...
Support for Port Augusta increases
SEVEN months after the announcement of the power station's closure, the state government has offered more support to Port Augusta. The Department of State Development...
Asking lenders for a hand
Major agribusiness finance providers are being urged to tailor support for South Australian grain producers who are under financial pressure because of ongoing drought...
