SACOME lobbies for bridge duplication
Duplication of one of Australia’s most pivotal sections of road has become a key state election priority for the South Australian Chamber of Mining...
Khatija takes on a new challenge
“I kept moving around between here and there, but I would always end up back home in Port Augusta,” Khatija Thomas said, almost surprised by her...
Libs target mobile phone black spots
THE MARSHALL Liberal government has announced plans to address mobile phone ‘black spots’ in the Stuart electorate through a $10 million funding commitment if elected.The...
Grass fire on vacant block on View St
POLICE are investigating a deliberately lit fire on a vacant block on View Street that occurred on Thursday evening, January 18. Police and fire crews...
Tempers flare over doctor shortage
With only 10 full-time general practitioners (GP) employed in a town populated by over 14,000 people, the doctor shortage in Port Augusta has reached...
Aussie Day in Augusta
PREPARATIONS are in full swing for Port Augusta’s traditional Australia Day morning celebrations at Gladstone Square. Kicking off at 7:30am with a free breakfast, the event...
Extreme heat emergency warning
With sweltering conditions forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology, the State Emergency Service (SES) have issued an Extreme Heat Warning, effective from 09:30am on Thursday, January...
Laurel’s got heart
One of Port Augusta’s most passionate health care workers has been accepted into the Heart Foundation’s prestigious Nurse Ambassador Program for 2018. Laurel Dodd will...
Augusta awaits Fringe fun
LOCAL, national and international performers will come together to take to the stage at the 11th annual Desert Fringe on March 3-4.The event will display circus,...
Students pass with flying colours
PORT Augusta Secondary School (PASS) students have laid the foundations for their post-school pathways, with 49 students achieving their SACE.Among the school’s successful Class...