Final coal haul reaches Augusta
THE FINAL coal haulage railed from Leigh Creek coal mine to Port Augusta Power Stations, marking the end of an era ahead of the closure...
Mint Tour hits Port Augusta
THE ROYAL Australian Mint was in town showcasing its Changeover Tour at Wharflands Plaza.For the first time ever, the Mint, normally located in Canberra,...
Ramsey: Subs offer hope
ACCORDING to Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey, the federal government's announcement to build Australia’s next fleet of submarines in Adelaide is, ‘a great day...
Opposition slams govt assistance
THE STATE opposition slammed the Weatherill Government’s support for Alinta workers, as the company’s final coal haulage arrived at Port Augusta’s power stations last week. Shadow Minister...
Police Foundation Day in Port Augusta
POLICE Foundation Day commemorates the establishment of the South Australian policing organisation.This year a ceremony will be held at the Port Augusta Police station to recognise...
Car fire arrest
Police and CFS responded to reports of a car fire on the Augusta Highway about five kilometres south of the CBD last week. When patrols arrived they found...
Local wins prestigious scholarship
A Port Augusta local will be awarded with a Playford Memorial Trust Scholarship tonight at a ceremony in Adelaide. The Playford Trust, named in honour of South Australia’s...
In tomorrow’s Trans’…
Dawn Services, the Gunfire Breakfast, the march and the mid-morning service at Gladstone Square all feature in our ANZAC Day coverage.Poll reveals South Australians...
People’s Poems – ‘Beginning’
Back to the beginning, by Malcolm Simes When I was born in ‘38, I was their pride and joyNo hair, no teeth, and...
Pichi Richi ‘Coffee Pot’
PLENTY of people enjoyed the launch of the ‘Coffee Pot’ in Quorn over the weekend. The train had been out of action for many years...
Imogen takes sports lead
GLADSTONE – Gladstone High School student Imogen Cunningham is using sport to make a difference, taking her ideas to Canberra as part of the...
