Mining our future
THE OZ Minerals board approved the $916 million development of the Carrapateena copper gold mine on Thursday morning, August 24.The Carrapateena mine – Australia’s largest undeveloped...
A call to fund our neighbourhood
AN INFORMATION session for the statewide Fund My Neighbourhood program was held in Port Augusta on Tuesday, August 22, giving locals the chance to...
Port loses power
Port Augusta has been the subject of intermittent power outages over the past two days.Lasting from one hour to over five, residents have been...
Fast-food disturbance
Police have arrested two Port Augusta locals following a disturbance at a fast-food outlet on Victoria Parade this morning.Just after 11am, police arrived at...
Good news for local businesses
Local businesses from around the Upper Spencer Gulf region will soon see the playing field levelled as BHP Olympic Dam launches its Local Buying...
Kat dives in the deep end
In less than a month, 18-year-old swimmer Katherine Turner will be sitting in a classroom 16,505 kilometres away in West Virginia, embracing college life as a...
Charlie charges into town
TAIL End Charlie the Tractor and his team rolled into Port Augusta on day 46 of their 60th Anniversary Round Australia Rally, raising funds for breast...
New King of the Mountain
A new King of the Mountain has been crowned after 69 runners raced 7.8 kilomteres from Melrose to the summit of Mount Remarkable.Athletes from Port Pirie, Port...
Railways finish on top
With finals starting next week, what a time for the Magpies side to upset the reigning premiers! It was not just the win, but the fact...
Exploring the fun side of science
THE SHELL Questacon Science Circus was in town on Saturday, August 19, showing local kids that science can be both fun and educational.Held at...
Rural projects gain vital funding
REGION – Remote and rural communities across Australia are set to benefit from a major funding boost, with nearly $1 million allocated through the...
