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Keeping your resolutions

As the calendar flips to a new year, millions of people around the world set New Year’s resolutions, aiming to embrace healthier habits, reach...

Arts program brings joy

PORT AUGUSTA - After a year of resounding success, the Port Augusta City Council has announced the continuation of its Age Friendly Arts Program...

50 songs of summer

Summer is sounding better already with the introduction of the 50 Songs of Summer, a hand-picked playlist celebrating the season’s biggest anthems and feel-good...

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Sport

Year that was in sport – September

SEPTEMBER 04/09/2025: In the Port Augusta A Grade netball final, top seeded Vikings settled quickly against Railways, winning by 10 goals. 11/09/2025: Solomontown secured its place...

Year that was in sport – August

AUGUST 07/08/2025: On the oval, Solomontown and PropRison met in a rematch of last season’s grand final, with the Lions reminding the Cats they were...

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...

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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Travel games to keep kids entertained

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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...

Heatwave risks on rise

REGION - While summer is the most enjoyable time of the year for many, South Australians are also being urged to stay safe during...

Year that was in Augusta – June

JUNE 05/06/2025: The Local Government Association of South Australia delivered funds for the Port Augusta City Council to begin planning its Coastal Hazards Adaptation Planning...

Boost for nature tourism

REGION - More than $600,000 in funding is set to deliver a major boost to South Australia’s nature-based tourism sector, with round four of...

Year that was in Augusta – May

MAY 01/05/2025: The Port Augusta City Council turned its focus once again to the future of the West Side Jetty, which had been closed since...