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Cost of living key for youth

WHYALLA - Young people in Whyalla have identified cost-of-living pressures, mental health concerns and uncertainty about the future as key issues affecting their lives,...

Travel games to keep kids entertained

School holidays often mean a great long weekend of fun at a destination of choice, but getting there can be a battle when it...

Year that was in Augusta – July

JULY 03/07/2025: The Port Augusta City Council hosted an Elders Morning Tea as part of NAIDOC Week to celebrate First Nations Elders in the community...

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Sport

Year that was in sport – July

JULY 03/07/2025: Magpies had all the deserved fanfare with a blistering win over St Joseph's 62-45 in the Port Augusta A Grade netball competition. 10/07/2025: At...

Year that was in sport – June

JUNE 05/06/2025: The Magpies triumphed over St Joseph’s in spectacular performances in the Port Augusta A Grade netball clash. 12/06/2025: It was a monumental moment for...

Year that was in sport – May

MAY 01/05/2025: The Spencer Gulf Football League started its 2025 season with games played in Port Pirie and Port Augusta on Anzac Day. 08/05/2025: St Joseph’s...

Year that was in sport – March

MARCH 06/03/2025: The Port Augusta Basketball Under 9 competition was conducted in a round-robin format, with 11 Division One boys’ and girls’ teams and 12...

Year that was in sport – February

FEBRUARY 06/02/2025: There were some great games of cricket played in the Spencer Gulf League, with three out of the four matches coming right down...

Year that was in sport – January

JANUARY 02/01/2025: Round eight of local cricket was played before the holiday break, with Proprietary taking on, and defeating, South Port in the A Grade...

SA Government

Vouchers directly boost visitation

THE hospitality and tourism sector in the Whyalla region is seeing a welcome boost this summer, thanks to the Coast is Calling Travel Voucher...

Tackling SA’s algal bloom

A harmful algal bloom has been impacting large stretches of South Australia’s coastline since mid-March. South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Executive Director Professor...

How to access business support through algal bloom

The State Government’s Department of State Development is providing a range of measures to support impacted businesses, and their owners and staff, through the...

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Those were the days, Santa Claus

Santa Claus, who did not want to share his age - but said he was "as old as my tongue and a little younger...

Year that was in Augusta – April

APRIL 03/04/2025: The Eastside Foreshore Pontoon was officially opened, marking a significant addition to the city’s waterfront. The opening ceremony on Monday, 31 March, celebrated the...

Delicious festive leftover meal

CHRISTMAS LEFTOVER PAN-TOASTED SANDWICH Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Serves: 2 people INGREDIENTS 4 slices sourdough or bread of your choice Butter,...

Inside Santa’s workshop

NORTH POLE - We are sitting down to have a chat with Twinkles McJingle, who is the Senior Sleighside Elf in Santa Claus’ workshop,...

Wharf plans on review

PORT AUGUSTA – The Port Augusta Wharf, a historic landmark of the gateway into the Flinders Ranges and Spencer Gulf, is set to undergo...

Year that was in Augusta – March

MARCH 06/03/2025: Umeewarra Downtown 'Where the Desert Meets the Sea', returned at The Barracks, which brought together an impressive line up of musicians and talented...