Sundrop supports community garden
THE Common Ground Port Augusta community garden is coming up roses – in the form of tomatoes, chilies, jalapenos, capsicums and silver beet –...
Legacy given to local student
PORT Augusta student Makayla Brown has been for her educational efforts in the past and now she’s received a little boost to help her along.Last week, Makayla...
Changed borders for fire season
THE COUNTRY Fire Service’s regional fire ban districts will be realigned, and the changes will affect Port Augusta.The new boundaries are a change directly related...
Spark continues to shine for Lavene
LAVENE Ngatokorua continues to be a beacon of light for Port Augusta and the Davenport Community.The determined community leader not only won the Premier’s...
Port Augusta escapes wild weather
PORT Augusta had almost 20mm of rain bucket down on the city within a few hours last night, but it was nothing compared to other...
Exciting chapter begins for your local paper
TODAY marks an exciting chapter in the history of The Transcontinental.You will see a dramatic change in the way we share the stories of...
Port has Melbourne Cup fever
IT was a reasonably subdued crowd at the Sky Tavern in Port Augusta this afternoon, during the running of the 2015 Melbourne Cup.Long-odds runner...
Post office’s ‘green’ gong
THE PORT Augusta Post Office was identified in the top four Australia Post recycling locations in South Australia recently.The branch has excelled in providing a...
Almost half a century service for volunteers
BEING rewarded for commitment and longevity is one thing, but doing a job well over a long period time deserves special attention.Quorn’s Meals-on-Wheels program celebrated...
Gonski funding
THE STATE Government has given school funding a $31 million boost under the Gonski agreement.The extra funds will be allocated to schools next year as...
Health network awards
REGION - Individuals and services were rewarded for their contributions to Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (FUNLHN) during their 2024 Our People, Our...
