A matter of the heart
TRAVELLING three thousand kilometers over hills and through the desert, while battling wind and heat, was a hard task for Todd Sloan.The Adelaide man had been making...
Loco leaves Port Augusta
IT was a sight to behold yesterday when the Diesel Loco 863 made its way back home to Peterborough. More than 250 people gathered to watch two 55-tonne cranes...
Is this your baby-teddy?
A PORT Augusta resident is taking a long shot, but believes the effort could pay off.Her ambitions involve a generic teddy bear – stock standard and...
Remembering Kapyong
IT was on ANZAC Day in 1951 in South Korea, when ended the battle of Kapyong – an action bringing added lustre to the proud...
Don’t paws on chipping pets
PORT Augusta animal lovers are being urged to do the right thing by their pets and have them microchipped.The call comes as the state government’s The Great SA...
Thank dedicated volunteers
THOSE who provide outstanding service to the community could be acknowledged at a state level.Members of the public are being encouraged to nominate people...
Grey MP looks to abolition of tribunal
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey is in favour of delaying the introduction of a Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal payment order until next year.“At the weekend the Prime Minister...
A good omen for farmers?
The Trictena atripalpis, also known as bardee, bardi grub, rain moth or waikerie, has been spotted around the southern mid-north.Wingspans of the female can measure up to a terrifying 16...
Looking Back at The Trans’ | GALLERY
Every Wednesday evening we’ll be having a look back at the faces to have appeared in The Transcontinental over the past 50 years.Weddings, birthdays,...
Drug and alcohol awareness expo
AFTER the huge response received for last year’s ICE forum there will be a drug and alcohol awareness expo in Port Augusta.Fifteen local service providers...
Rural projects gain vital funding
REGION – Remote and rural communities across Australia are set to benefit from a major funding boost, with nearly $1 million allocated through the...
