Mint tour visits Port Augusta
THE ROYAL Australian Mint is bringing the minting experience to Port Augusta as part its Changeover Tour.The tour is travelling around Australia in celebration of...
Hard work paying off, but what next?
A $1 BILLION boost and a commitment to clean energy from the federal government last week has Port Augusta’s solar thermal plans looking more...
Ramsey: team effort still needed
MEMBER for Grey, Rowan Ramsey said his visit to Solar Reserve’s new concentrated solar and storage project in Nevada late last year opened his eyes to similar...
Repower: Cash a big step
REPOWER Port Augusta has welcomed a pending statement from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of a new Clean Energy Innovation Fund contributing to the large-scale solar...
Solar dream alive
SOLARRESERVE’S proposed solar thermal plant north of Port Augusta is set to be announced as one of the first projects supported by the federal government’s $1...
Water safety over Easter
EASTER is often a popular time for people to take up water-based activities, but the fun comes with some risks.Royal Life Saving is urging...
Operators rejoice scrapped tax
PORT Augusta and Quorn’s thriving backpacking industry is safe after a tax on backpacking travellers to Australia was put on hold by the federal government...
Locals support church rally
PEOPLE from Port Augusta were among a crowd of revelers rallying at the annual Palm Sunday Peace Rally in Whyalla last Sunday. Demonstrators threw their support...
Woman stabbed
A MAN has been arrested after a woman was stabbed in Port Augusta early last Tuesday morning, March 22.Police were called to Welk Street...
Crack down on path parkers
PORT Augusta City Council is appealing to motorists to not park vehicles on footpaths or nature strips.Acting CEO Lee Heron said council is warning residents...