Seats to savour at Arid Lands garden
THE KINDNESS and generosity of the Port Augusta public shines again.This time, it’s the city’s crown jewel – the Arid Lands Botanic Garden – reaping the...
How Fred rediscovered a war hero
JUST over 20 years ago, on ANZAC Day, a local Navy veteran went about putting poppies on the graves of servicemen, as he had...
PORT AUGUSTA’S PAST | Decimal turns 50
IT’S almost been half a century since we lost our pounds, shillings and pence when decimal currency came into effect on February 14, 1966.Many people in...
Summer rain attracting frogs to city
SUMMER showers will not only bring relief from the stifling heat, but it’ll also see an influx in local frogs calling Port Augusta home.According to the...
Spencer Netball Academy trial dates
ASPIRING young netballers are being encouraged to try our for a spot in the Spencer Gulf Netball Academy.Players born from 2000 to the end of 2005 are...
Turning point
LEIGH Creek Energy (LCK) has achieved a major milestone at its groundbreaking Leigh Creek Energy Project.The company recently announced positive results from an independent assessment of their...
Pellekaan offered new opposition portfolios
STUART MP Dan van Holst Pellekaan was among the winners to emerge from the state Liberal’s front bench reshuffle.He gained the Police, Corrections and Regional Development portfolios and remains Shadow Minister for...
Fire bans across state
WITH the scorching conditions today total fire bans have been declared in most areas across the state.Police are reminding members of the public of the...
No holiday relief at fuel pumps
PORT Augusta’s rating improved slightly last month, but still struggles against other South Australian regional cities for fuel affordability.This is despite fuel prices in...
Ambo injured after attack
AN AMBULANCE officer was left with a cut when attacked by two youths in Port Augusta on New Years Day.SA Police were called to a...
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...
