Heatwave risks on rise
REGION - While summer is the most enjoyable time of the year for many, South Australians are also being urged to stay safe during...
Year that was in Augusta – June
JUNE
05/06/2025: The Local Government Association of South Australia delivered funds for the Port Augusta City Council to begin planning its Coastal Hazards Adaptation Planning...
Boost for nature tourism
REGION - More than $600,000 in funding is set to deliver a major boost to South Australia’s nature-based tourism sector, with round four of...
Year that was in Augusta – May
MAY
01/05/2025: The Port Augusta City Council turned its focus once again to the future of the West Side Jetty, which had been closed since...
Special Christmas leftovers
HAM AND ZUCCHINI SLICE
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves: 8 people
INGREDIENTS
200g leftover Christmas ham, roughly chopped, plus extra...
Apprentices key to future
WHYALLA - The strength of the Whyalla Steelworks’ future workforce was highlighted recently, with OneSteel apprentices receiving significant recognition at the Mine Spec Whyalla...
Those were the days, Santa Claus
Santa Claus, who did not want to share his age - but said he was "as old as my tongue and a little younger...
Year that was in Augusta – April
APRIL
03/04/2025: The Eastside Foreshore Pontoon was officially opened, marking a significant addition to the city’s waterfront.
The opening ceremony on Monday, 31 March, celebrated the...
Delicious festive leftover meal
CHRISTMAS LEFTOVER PAN-TOASTED SANDWICH
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves: 2 people
INGREDIENTS
4 slices sourdough or bread of your choice
Butter,...
Inside Santa’s workshop
NORTH POLE - We are sitting down to have a chat with Twinkles McJingle, who is the Senior Sleighside Elf in Santa Claus’ workshop,...















