Extreme heat warning
A NUMBER of state schools and preschools located in bushfire-prone areas around the state will close today, including in the Flinders. Melrose Primary School, Orroroo Area School, Orroroo...
SES reminds residents to ‘be safe’ as the weather heats up
RECENT soaring temperatures prompted a warning from the State Emergency Service.Port Augusta SES unit manager Frank Woolfe said the public should be careful during the heat.“We recommend people...
Busy festive season ahead
WHAT: Exhinbition: Celebrating Melva – 50th Curdnatta Birthday Celebrations.WHEN: Throughout November.WHERE: Curdnatta Platform Gallery.WHAT: Handheld – A Country Arts SA Visual Arts Touring Exhibition.WHEN: Exhibition on display November 20 to December...
Severe fire warning
THE FLINDERS Fire District had a severe fire warning declared in the wake of stifling weather today.35 seperate fire incidents were reported to the CFS up...
Great Northern cash boost
QUORN business-owners Robert, Wendy and Sally Brown are proving that dreams come true. The family is in the midst of developing the Great Northern Lodge, a 4.5...
Energy project provides hope
LEIGH Creek mine officially closed its gates for the final time under the influence of Alinta, but there could be light on the horizon...
Time to give to the Christmas Appeal
UNITING Care Wesley and Target have launched their 2015 Christmas Appeal and is encouraging locals to take part.In 2014, the appeal helped support more than 42,000...
Pain at the pump
PORT Augusta remains near the bottom of the pile when it comes to fuel prices, according to the RAA’s Regional Fuel findings.Port Augusta ranked...
Local tourism winner
PORT Augusta’s Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden has been named a winner at the recent South Australian Tourism Awards.The garden was the winner in the Eco Tourism...
Future of lake looks smelly
BIRD Lake is an environmental disaster waiting to happen, if Alinta and the state government don’t agreement on its future.Located adjacent the power station, the Bird Lake’s...
Ignite Cheer and Dance group place first at Aussie champs
PORT AUGUSTA - Ignite Cheer and Dance had 25 athletes compete in the Aussie Gold National Championships in Adelaide earlier this month, with the...
