Grants available for disaster resilience
Grants to help communities better prepare for natural disasters have opened for applications, with up to $250,000 per year available as a contribution towards projects.Member for...
Good news for local groups
The Port Augusta City Council have allocated funding for two community groups in support of their relocation from previously revoked community land. The Vehicle Restorers Club and...
Bridge budget confusion
Four leading South Australian infrastructure bodies have slammed the federal government for being misleading in its 2018-19 budget.A federal infrastructure breakdown has shown that only $60...
Disorderly behaviour arrest
A man was arrested following an incident at a licensed premises in Port Augusta. Just before 9pm on May 9, police spoke to a man...
Course aims to save lives
Three simple steps could help save a life from suicide.About 1000 people in the state’s regional areas will learn these steps through a free online suicide...
Transcontinental snippets from May, 1978
More than 200 people attended a medieval night held by the Port Augusta Branch of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, serving wenches included Ethel...
Nuclear project job boost
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has announced a boost in employment opportunities at the proposed national radioactive waste management facility.Previously expected to...
Harriet’s got heart
Eight children are born every day in Australia with a heart defect and on February 2, 2018, Lexie and her daughter Harriet – a newborn twin – became apart...
Celebrating ninety years
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has a rich and vibrant history.August 22, 2018, will mark 101 years since the death of a little-known outback...
Birds of a feather
A recent survey conducted by Birds SA discovered that Copley is home to several species of rare birds.The blue billed duck, elegant parrot, musk duck, Australasian...