Mixed claims on carer figures
CLAIMS have been made suggesting Families SA’s carer numbers in Port Augusta are far worse than previously indicated.The Public Service Association suggests figures released...
Andamooka celebrates rain
THE FAR-NORTH of South Australia has been battered by heavy rains and thunderstorms all last week, resulting in the Main Street of Andamooka flooding. Matilda Moylan-Blaike...
New relaxing courtyard for headspace
A RELAXED outdoor area is being developed at headspace thanks to two Occupational Therapy students.The UniSA students said the youth crew labelled the project ‘Operation Donut’...
Port Augusta events calendar
WHAT: Shirley LunchWHEN: Wed, March 16, 12.30pm.WHERE: Hannahville Hotel.WHAT: Welcome to Port Augusta BarbecueWHEN: Thurs, March 17, 6pm.WHERE: The Barracks, Beauchamp Lane.WHAT: Leprechaun TossWHEN: Thurs March 17, 6.30pm.WHERE: Port...
Truckie caught drug-driving
POLICE have reported a truck driver after he was allegedly found drug-driving at Port Augusta overnight.At about 1am on Thursday, March 10, patrols stopped a prime...
Another accident on highway
TWO vehicles collided on Wednesday, just metres from the scene of a recent double fatality on the Eyre Highway outside of Port Augusta.A four-wheel drive allegedly...
Hospital reunion a blast
CURRENT and former Port Augusta Hospital staff and faculty celebrated a long-awaited reunion last weekend.One of the event’s organisers, Marlene Seymour, said it was a memorable...
Let’s hire locals!
UPPER Spencer Gulf contractors are being showcased to some of the state’s largest employers.Global Maintenance Upper Spencer Gulf group (GMUSG) will host customers at Port...
So You Think You Can Dance, Port Augusta?
PORT Augusta cheer and dance enthusiasts will take to the stage this Sunday in the city’s first ever local dance and choreography competition under the keen eye of...
Smoking diners banned
PORT Augusta outdoor dining areas will be be smoke-free from July 1, 2016.Under the laws, smoking will be banned in outdoor dining areas at all...