Quorn Pass tests tour
THE ICONIC winding road of the Pichi Richi pass provided cyclists with some challenging twists and turns on day three of the Leukaemia Foundation’s inaugural ‘Ride as One’.Riders departed Whyalla...
NBN information session
A COMMUNITY information session on the NBN will be held to better inform Port Augusta locals on the newly available internet network.Community Affairs Manager SA Tim...
Quilters learn from expert on their Port Augusta patch
PORT Augusta quilters guild members enjoyed a workshop presented by international quilting teacher Gloria Loughman recently. Ms Loughman tutored local guild members on contemporary...
Cannabis find after house search
POLICE seized four large cannabis plants and dried cannabis from a Port Augusta address last Friday afternoon.Police used a drug warrant to search a property...
Expert endorses aged-care sell off
AN independent aged-care consultant has recommended Port Augusta Council sell its aged care facilities.Aged care expert Greg Adey of G88 Consultancy was hired by council to endorse a...
Wood workshop planned
A WORKSHOP in Aboriginal wood carving will be held in Port Augusta aiming to create a collection of artefacts to go on display in Adelaide later...
Cadets sign of support
THE STIRLING North Country Fire Service Cadets are rallying behind one of their own in a bid to help her better participate in group activities. They...
Reminder: Turn your clocks back
IT’S that magical time of the year when the weekend lasts an hour longer.Residents are reminded to turn their clocks back an hour, with daylight...
Pika Wiya’s nurses mark graduation
NURSES from Pika Wiya formally graduated from an enrolled nursing course last week.The students finished their course work last year but had to go...
Mayor slams rate cap bill
COUNCILS in the Upper Spencer Gulf have slammed the state Liberal party’s bill to introduce rate capping, saying it will result in local job losses...
Business to send welcome
The 2025 Masters Games are set to bring excitement and opportunity to Port Augusta, welcoming athletes of all skill levels and boosting the local...
