Playford B chimney demolished
The Playford B stack fell to the ground this morning, the latest casualty of the decommissioned coal-fired Northern Power Station. The 80 metre high concrete brick chimney...
Murder accused denied bail: Dash cam footage emerges
The Quorn woman charged with the murder of Nathan Freer was today denied bail in the Port Augusta Magistrates Court. Adriana Tennant’s lawyer asked she be released on...
Renewed commitment for Far North Indigenous program
An Indigenous pastoral project north of Port Augusta has received a three year funding extension from the state government.The grant announcement was made on the...
Groundbreaking!
INDEPENDENT power producer Nexif Energy officially broke ground on its $450 million Lincoln Gap Wind Farm project on Tuesday, January 23.When completed, the 212MW wind farm – located...
Premier’s regional tour arrives in Port
PREMIER Jay Weatherill visited Port Augusta on day three of his regional South Australia tour to celebrate milestones for three major projects.After visiting Port Pirie and...
SolarReserve move in on Commerical Road
The new SolarReserve shop front on Commercial Road marks the historical beginning of the world’s largest solar thermal plant in Port Augusta.Opened by South...
Striving to seal Strzelecki
A REPORT on the ‘Economic and Community Benefits of Sealing the Strzelecki Track’ has been launched in a bid to move forward with the...
Local runs for Upper House
Port Augusta family business owner Mahanbir Grewal is the latest Labor candidate vying for a seat on the Legislative Council in the state election.The former mechanical engineer...
Local artist’s pilgrimage in paint
The walls of the Yarta Purtli gallery are lined with brightly painted canvas’ depicting the inspiring journey of local artist Ineke van den Hout.Over 65...
Chimney set to be demolished
EXPLOSIVE charges will be used to demolish the Playford B Chimney at the Augusta Power Stations site on Thursday, January 25.Specialist company Precision Demolition will...