Sir Peter praises Port
GOVERNOR-General Sir Peter Cosgrove praised Port Augusta’s resilience during his visit on Thursday, August 24.The Governor-General and his wife, Lady Lynne Cosgrove, spent time at...
Couple arrested on drug related charges
Two Port Augusta residents have been arrested and charged with possessing cannabis for sale following a search of their residence earlier today.Just before midday police, armed...
Our Kelsey returns as a champion
Newly appointed National Champion Kelsey Spencer can add a few more medals to her already impressive collection after walking away from the DanceStar National competition...
Mining our future
THE OZ Minerals board approved the $916 million development of the Carrapateena copper gold mine on Thursday morning, August 24.The Carrapateena mine – Australia’s largest undeveloped...
A call to fund our neighbourhood
AN INFORMATION session for the statewide Fund My Neighbourhood program was held in Port Augusta on Tuesday, August 22, giving locals the chance to...
Port loses power
Port Augusta has been the subject of intermittent power outages over the past two days.Lasting from one hour to over five, residents have been...
Fast-food disturbance
Police have arrested two Port Augusta locals following a disturbance at a fast-food outlet on Victoria Parade this morning.Just after 11am, police arrived at...
Good news for local businesses
Local businesses from around the Upper Spencer Gulf region will soon see the playing field levelled as BHP Olympic Dam launches its Local Buying...
Kat dives in the deep end
In less than a month, 18-year-old swimmer Katherine Turner will be sitting in a classroom 16,505 kilometres away in West Virginia, embracing college life as a...
Charlie charges into town
TAIL End Charlie the Tractor and his team rolled into Port Augusta on day 46 of their 60th Anniversary Round Australia Rally, raising funds for breast...