Changes to local RFDS auxiliary
THE local Royal Flying Doctor Auxiliary has undergone a few changes in the past year.For 10 years Jim Langdon has been the honorary secretary...
Home broken into
PORT Augusta detectives are investigating a break-in on Phillips Street which occurred this morning.A 14-year-old girl was confronted by an intruder around 6am before he fled...
How do you like them pineapples?
THE SUGGESTION of growing pineapples in a semi-arid climate would likely send professional horticulturalists and green thumb novices into raptures.But that’s exactly what Port...
Marshall calls for political dissolve | OPEN LETTER
We live in the best state in the country but South Australia is in urgent need of help.We have record high unemployment, the highest...
Extreme heat warning
A NUMBER of state schools and preschools located in bushfire-prone areas around the state will close today, including in the Flinders. Melrose Primary School, Orroroo Area School, Orroroo...
SES reminds residents to ‘be safe’ as the weather heats up
RECENT soaring temperatures prompted a warning from the State Emergency Service.Port Augusta SES unit manager Frank Woolfe said the public should be careful during the heat.“We recommend people...
Busy festive season ahead
WHAT: Exhinbition: Celebrating Melva – 50th Curdnatta Birthday Celebrations.WHEN: Throughout November.WHERE: Curdnatta Platform Gallery.WHAT: Handheld – A Country Arts SA Visual Arts Touring Exhibition.WHEN: Exhibition on display November 20 to December...
Severe fire warning
THE FLINDERS Fire District had a severe fire warning declared in the wake of stifling weather today.35 seperate fire incidents were reported to the CFS up...
Great Northern cash boost
QUORN business-owners Robert, Wendy and Sally Brown are proving that dreams come true. The family is in the midst of developing the Great Northern Lodge, a 4.5...
Energy project provides hope
LEIGH Creek mine officially closed its gates for the final time under the influence of Alinta, but there could be light on the horizon...
Ready to cook up a storm
The Port Augusta Salvation Army has been running its Cooking Groups Program for the past six years, providing a welcoming space for the community...
