People divided on bike rules
NEW laws are giving cyclists some room to move on the road, and the regular pedal-movers are happy about it.But while it makes for safer...
The hidden treasures of local Undercover Markets revealed
HAPPY couple Annette Morse and George Welk have been the organisers of the local Undercover Markets for 17 dedicated years.They came up with the idea after...
Norma’s a willing host
PORT Augusta West resident Norma Denton, 96, hosted guests for an alfresco lunch at her home in a setting resembling a European bistro recently. It...
Desexing reform push
THE STATE government’s Dog and Cat Management Citizen Jury has pushed for mandatory desexing for dog owners.The Citizen’s Jury recommended the mandatory desexing as an effective way...
Blood service to visit city
WHAT: Red Cross Service Visit - The blood service will be visiting Port Augusta.WHEN: Wednesday, November 4 - 1.30pm-8pm, Thursday - 7.30am-1pm.WHERE: Parish Centre...
Local cheer group searches for home
PORT Augusta’s successful cheerleading group is on the lookout for a new home.After training in the Cooinda Club for 12 months Ignite Cheer and...
Local CFS cadet competes nationally
STIRLING North Country Fire Service cadet Callan Reynolds had an exciting experience at the Australian Fire Championships.Callen attended the champs at the end of...
Our brigade tops state
THE PORT Augusta Metropolitan Fire Service has taken out first place of the annual regional proficiency and safety audit.MFS sites across regional South Australia...
Anesbury comes home with Australian Army
TAKING part in Exercise Predators Run recently was a former Port Augusta local who is quite new to the Australian Army.Brett Anesbury said he has...
Faster action needed, says MP
SOUTH Australia’s Premier has employed another person to work on the Upper Spencer Gulf Task Force.The task force was established to look at new...