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Joy's final farewell
It was a grey day when the Port Augusta community farewelled late mayor Joy Baluch at a service ...
Crean commends former mayor's passion for city
A former senior government minister has commended former mayor Joy Baluch’s passion for seeing federal, state and local ...
NBN information website to be launched
Port Augusta will have a localised website displaying specific information about the National Broadband Network.
Joy Baluch AM Bridge officially unveiled
One of the most important pieces of infrastructure in Australia now has a name to match its significance.
Bridge mural artists come forward
The artists responsible for the painting of late mayor Jay Baluch that appeared on the bridge on Friday ...
New mayor to be selected by September
Port Augusta residents will be asked to elect a new mayor on September 9 this year.
State opposition praises rail operation
State Opposition leader Steven Marshall has praised the Downer EDI Rail operation in Port Augusta during a visit ...
Cinema future still uncertain
The future of Cinema Augusta is still uncertain as the Port Augusta City Council negotiates with the state ...
Staff raise awareness for kidney disease
Staff in the Renal Dialysis Unit at the Port Augusta Hospital will be raising awareness of kidney disease ...
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GALLERY: BRW Rich 200
FORMER billionaire Nathan Tinkler has failed to qualify for this year’s BRW Rich 200.
Hunters shoot at property owner
ORANGE: Police are looking for two men who shot at a Springside farmer yesterday.
INTERACTIVE: Tornado death toll revised down
OKLAHOMA: Death toll from massive tornado revised down to 24 but dozens are still missing.
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South Augusta back on the winners' board
South Augusta finally got on the winners’ board for season 2013 with a gutsy victory over bitter rivals ...
Netballers compete in Quorn
Last week I spoke about the OPAL project.
Refrigeration Eagles mean business
The Port Augusta Refrigeration Eagles proved that it means business in 2013 with another great win in the ...
Under 11 girls come home champions
The under 11 division 2 team had a fantastic netball carnival going through the day undefeated.
Women's pennant played out
The pennant season for Spencer Gulf Womens’ Bowling Section ended at the Port Augusta Bowling Club with the ...
Local teams show improvement
Let’s start this week with a couple of unique family events.
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National
A big drop, but Rinehart is still richer than everyone else
Gina Rinehart's personal wealth has shed a staggering $7 billion in the past 12 months, but even her ...
Qantas aims to close fuel surcharge loophole
Savvy frequent flyers are avoiding as much as $610 in fuel surcharges on Qantas international flights by exploiting ...
Costs rise on raising children
Cost of raising children up 50 per cent past five, new modelling shows.
Tom Waterhouse is ruining industry, rival says
Betting in sport: Australia's biggest corporate bookmaker, Sportingbet, has backed calls for a complete ban on the spruiking of live ...
Betting blitz hits junior footballers on club website
Junior footballers checking club's website recently were bombarded with betting ads.
Childcare, schools lead rise in cost of raising children
The cost of raising children has risen 50 per cent in the past five years with a middle-income ...
Women
More than just scones
The CWA is busy building a place in the hearts of the younger generation.
Angie 'an inspiration'
Breast cancer survivor Jackie Marcus-Aare praises Hollywood actress Angelia Jolie's latest move.
Planning ahead
Time poor? Not a problem, says Bill Granger, who has the answers.
A feast of flavours
Recipes for Moroccan spiced chicken; barley, roasted cauliflower, almond and feta salad; and basbousa with pistachio and almond.
Bill to ban 'anti-vax' kids from preschools
Early childhood centres could have the right to refuse children who haven't been vaccinated.
Obese mums-to-be on rise
Health concerns have been raised over pregnant women in the Hunter Valley
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Dressing down for a cause
Port Augusta Secondary School students are dressing down to raise funds for children in hospital.
Students run for funds
Port Augusta locals ran for a cause last weekend, participating in a fundraiser for the Port Augusta West ...
Students participate in youth of the year competition
Two year 11 students have developed some life skills whilst participating in the Lions’ Youth of the Year ...
Young artists encouraged to apply for scholarships
Young South Australian artists have the chance to apply for a share of $50,000 worth of scholarships to ...
Entertainment
'Offensive and hurtful': Hadley returns fire after Carlton spray
Ray Hadley has returned fire at his former radio rival Mike Carlton, describing him as "the most hateful ...
Easybeats film 46 years on? Too easy
It took Peter Clifton more than 40 years to get his first film onto the big screen, but ...
Mike Carlton lashes Australian Story for 'selective edits' over Ray Hadley comments
Mike Carlton has launched a stinging attack on the ABC's Australian Story, claiming his comments were "selectively edited" ...
Brutal reviews: Baz felt full force of Gatsby bullies
As The Great Gatsby continues a triumphant opening around the world, Baz Luhrmann has conceded that some of ...
Life & Style
Daily horoscopes: Wednesday, May 22
Read Alison Moroney's daily stars for Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
Limited options upset medical students
The ACT Health Directorate has been accused of bullying final-year ANU medical students.
The mother of all super shortfalls
with Penny Pryor
The life of a fat cell is not as simple as it looks
Life inside a fat cell may be as complex as the universe itself.
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Live life to the fullest
Funerals can be wonderful celebrations of life, writer Donna Kelly shares.
Labor sets a booby-trap as it heads for the door
Trap. Wedge. Trick. Ploy. All these words have been used to describe Wayne Swan's latest federal budget.
Uni reform to hurt students
Four in five university students must work to support their studies, juggling an average of 16 hours of ...
The waiting game
Donna Kelly, like most people, wishes doctors had more time in the day to treat their patients.
The sober truth
Councils have to lift their game - and their sights
Travel
Qantas aims to close fuel surcharge loophole
Savvy frequent flyers are avoiding as much as $610 in fuel surcharges on Qantas international flights by exploiting ...
Win an escape to Novotel Twin Waters
As the weather cools down, we thought it time to spice things up with a chance for you ...
The 'budget airline of hotels' set to open in Australia
The Tune hotel chain could offer some of the lowest room-rates in years.