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23 May 12 | The Port Augusta branch of the Salvation Army has labelled this year’s Red Shield Appeal Doorknock in the town a relative success following efforts over the weekend.
Sue’s higher calling to assist
23 May 12 | For the past five years, Sue Hocking’s friendly voice is the first thing you’d hear when you call the Port Augusta City Council switchboard.
Shining light on carbon
23 May 12 | Port Augusta has become a development site for a tool to measure the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.
Evacuated
23 May 12 | The Metropolitan Fire Service and leadership at Caritas College have commended staff and students for their efficient evacuation after a potential fire scare last week.
$1 land sale refused
23 May 12 | The $1 sale proposal of two road reserves to a developer was knocked back at a special meeting of council last Monday.
Our qualified miners
23 May 12 | Five Indigenous locals have just completed a three-year traineeship program and are now looking towards a bright future.
Fire crews kept busy
23 May 12 | Emergency services were kept busy last Wednesday with various fires around the town.
Great spot for dog club
23 May 12 | The Port Augusta Dog Club called the old croquet club on Flinders Terrace home from April last year, and president Vikki Bemmerl said it is an “ideal” location for the group.
Baby’s quick exit
23 May 12 | Not many people can say they have “National Highway One” listed as their place of birth on their birth certificate, but Izaiah Marich-Warren will be able to do just that when he grows up.
The Block
23 May 12 | A crowd of reality TV fans and renovators converged on Better Homes Supplies Mitre 10 as Brad and Lara from The Block dropped in to promote the show.
23 May 12 | The country’s largest superannuation fraud was fuelled by high commissions received by financial advisers and a shortfall in policing which allowed the illegal transaction to go unnoticed.
Down every street appeal
18 May 12 | Volunteers for Novita are knocking on doors in Port Augusta asking for donations for the Down Every Street Appeal. The donations go towards providing equipment for children with a disability in Port Augusta and surrounding towns. Local optometrist Mitch Hancock, of Gulf & Ranges Optometrists kick started the campaign with a $1000 donation to Novita.
Busy day for firefighters
17 May 12 | Emergency services were kept busy yesterday with various fires.
Port Augusta’s all-rounder
16 May 12 | One of the faces seen around the local volunteering scene is Chris Couzner.
16 May 12 | Groups around the country are giving a little back to those who give endlessly to them as they celebrate National Volunteer Week.
Graduates keep dreaming
16 May 12 | Eight women have graduated from courses which they hoped would lead on to further study or employment.
Wirrabara fire burns 770 hectares
16 May 12 | A prescribed burn off broke containment lines at Wirrabara last week and burned through 770 hectares.
16 May 12 | The state government this month announced a draft of the marine park boundaries for the Upper Spencer Gulf region.
Teachers live in caravan
16 May 12 | Some local teachers are forced to live in caravans or house sit due to lack of government housing.
Bridge work finishes early
16 May 12 | Work on the Port Augusta Bridge has finished before schedule as less maintenance was required than expected.
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