Extra funding for schools
THE STATE Government has given school funding a $31 million dollar boost under the Gonski agreement.The extra funds will be allocated to schools next...
Dancers finish season
THE ANDERSON Dancers successfully finished their Panto season for the year presenting Mary Poppin's and the Rouge Elves to great fanfare. The ‘Tinies’ did their very best...
AFL at new oval?
LOCAL Member for Stuart Dan van Holst Pellekaan has made a case to the AFL for a 2017 NAB Challenge game in Port Augusta.The MP...
Job seekers gain from pony club’s kindness
PORT Augusta Pony Club is assisting local job seekers become connected to the workforce by hosting Work for the Dole projects.By participating in Work...
Students learn vital road safety lessons
STUDENTS in Stirling North, Quorn, Hawker and Leigh Creek learned vital road safety lessons recently with a program delivered by the RAA.Street Smart Primary...
Competition success for concert band
A SUCCESSFUL Port Augusta Combined Schools Concert Band returned home from a state competition with a number of first place honours.The band competed as...
People divided on bike rules
NEW laws are giving cyclists some room to move on the road, and the regular pedal-movers are happy about it.But while it makes for safer...
The hidden treasures of local Undercover Markets revealed
HAPPY couple Annette Morse and George Welk have been the organisers of the local Undercover Markets for 17 dedicated years.They came up with the idea after...
Norma’s a willing host
PORT Augusta West resident Norma Denton, 96, hosted guests for an alfresco lunch at her home in a setting resembling a European bistro recently. It...
Desexing reform push
THE STATE government’s Dog and Cat Management Citizen Jury has pushed for mandatory desexing for dog owners.The Citizen’s Jury recommended the mandatory desexing as an effective way...
Mega event a great success
PORT AUGUSTA - The recent Mega Machines school holiday event, which involved several emergency services and local businesses, was a success as many families...
