Council to hear more on nuclear waste
COMMUNITY opinion on a nuclear waste dump is on the forefront of the a local mayors mind. Flinders Ranges Council Mayor Peter Slattery said the council is yet to...
Mental health funding
REGIONAL areas are set to benefit from the federal government’s announcement to mental health funding changes. Country SA's Primary Health Networks (PHN) will now manage how...
Teaching students make the grade
MAJORITY of student teachers who have been undertaking literacy and numeracy tests are making the cut.Federal Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said nine out...
Elders’ nuclear site angst
PROPOSED nuclear waste sites at Hawker and Leigh Creek have sparked outcry from traditional owners.Adnyamathanha elders released a statement this week denouncing the federal...
UPDATE | Fireworks to go ahead despite fire ban
THE MAYORAL Party fireworks display will go ahead this evening, despite there being a total fire ban today.Port Augusta Council gained permission to run...
Don’t leave kids in cars
PARENTS and carers are being reminded by the state government not to leave children in cars, especially as the weather heats up. Health minister Jack...
Man arrested after domestic assault
PORT Augusta Police arrested a 36-year-old man yesterday after a domestic violence assault.The man was arrested on Wednesday, December 2, at 6.20pm after an...
Holiday reading club for kids
IT IS going to be a hot summer, but that does not mean children will be stuck inside with nothing to do.This holidays the...
Services celebrate international day
DISABILITY SA, Uniting Communities and Carers SA have all come together in Port Augusta to celebrate International Day of People with a Disability.The groups set up...
Council aims to make splash at awards
District Council of Orroroo Carrieton is one of five finalists for annual awards recognising contributions made to public health by local government in South...
