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8 arrests from fights

Two men have been hospitalised and eight people arrested after a spate of fights in Augusta Park in the past week.

Two businesses to enter hall of fame

The glamour and prestige of Port Augusta’s business night of nights will return this month, with preparations for the Outstanding Business Awards for 2009 in full gear.

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Remembering Mary MacKillop

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All-rounder Anthony Freebairn has taken out his first Port Augusta Cricket Association A grade player of the year award in front of over 100 players, umpires, parents, officials and sponsors at the Parish Centre on Monday night.

Quorn, Westies in grand final battle

The Demons from Devil’s Peak are steeling themselves to halt one of the Upper North’s great sporting achievements.

Glass breaks javelin record, again

Kirkham claims BMX victory

Nation’s best vie for judo titles

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