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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...

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Sport

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...

Juniors’ carnival success

PORT AUGUSTA - At the recent Port Pirie Junior Carnival Port Augusta under 16B1, under 16G1 and under 12B1 were successful grand final winners....

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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Inside Santa’s workshop

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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...

Lance’s 50 years of pride

PORT PIRIE - Lance Leak has been honoured for 50 years of dedicated service to the Lions Club, a journey that began in Tintinara...

Strong year of growth

PORT AUGUSTA – The Port Augusta City Council says 2025 has been a year of remarkable progress, community engagement, and forward-looking initiatives, setting the...