Lavene named Citizen of the Year
ABORIGINAL community leader and mentor Lavene Ngatokorua is Port Augusta’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year. Ms Ngatokorua was recognised at the Port Augusta Australia Day...
Our newest citizens
FIVE residents have become our newest citizens during the Australia Day ceremony in Gladstone Square.Jitender Sharma, Parteek Mittal, Andrea Triggs, Sajitha Francis and Mandeep Kaur Virak...
State boost welcomed
PORT Augusta's Mayor and Local Member for Stuart have welcomed additional state support to the area, with some reservations.Last week the state government announced workers would be...
New markets to feature at local Fringe
THE DESERT Fringe will be back bigger and better in March, thanks to the relocation of a popular community event on the program.This year’s event will...
Stolen car set alight | VIDEO
RESIDENTS on the westside of Port Augusta may have noticed a bit of commotion on Saturday night. A car was set alight on Hanrahan Street...
Duo arrested after police search
FAR North Police have arrested a man and woman after a lengthy search in rough and hot conditions around 100 kilometres north of Lyndhurst over the weekend. The duo were...
Blanket NBN connection switched on
PORT Augusta has a blanket NBN capability after the final of the three service areas covering the city was switched on today.Around 6000 local homes and...
Boost for local club
A MUCH needed upgrade is now possible for the Port Augusta Senior Citizens Club. The club has received a nice boost from the State Government to...
Power station life extended
ALINTA has extended its Port Augusta power station’s lifespan by around five weeks until May 8. Local workers suggested the date change is thanks...
Rain tests local scouts
DESPITE over 100 milliliters of rain in only a few days the Port Augusta Scouts survived the 2016 Jamboree.Scout group leader Mark Foster said the...
Power rates holiday over
STATEWIDE - LGA South Australia has welcomed the move from Senator Frank Pangallo to introduce legislation that will remove a 25-year council rates holiday...
