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Celebrating new citizens

PORT AUGUSTA - A journey that began in India and passed through some of Australia’s biggest cities has led Jaspreet Kaur to call...

Australia Day: Pt Augusta

Transcontinental photographer Sue Dalla Santa captured the many locals who came out to listen to live music, enjoy watching the annual 'Thong Toss' and...

Celebrations in Augusta

Sophie O'Hanlon celebrated her 18th birthday in style and children took in some holiday fun in Pt Augusta recently.

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Ready for women’s footy

PORT PIRIE - The Port Bulldogs Football Club has announced it wants to form two teams for the upcoming Mid North Women's Football Competition...

Bowls brilliance from Daisy

Gladstone’s young bowling star has claimed another honour, cementing herself as one of the sport’s brightest talents. Daisy Coe added a second consecutive State Under...

Local players set to compete in Country Cup

PORT AUGUSTA - During the break, three talented basketballers will make the trip to compete in the 2026 Albury/Wodonga Australian Country Cup. Eagles No. 35...

Battle for second heats up

REGION - While South Augusta look certain to stay on top of the table, Quorn, Central Augusta and Punjabi Warriors are all in contention...

Plenty of action at Carrieton

To station owners and the stockmen and women of the Flinders Ranges, New Year means only one thing - Carrieton Rodeo. For more than 70...

Clubs clarify merger talks

WHYALLA - Two football clubs in Whyalla have moved to clarify their positions following recent public commentary regarding possible merger discussions. North Whyalla and...

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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Dedicated Douglas receives OAM

PORT PIRIE - At 93 years of age, Douglas Ahola has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General...

Those were the Days: Elaine Schuster

Full name: Elaine Schuster Town of residence: Port Augusta Town of birth: Adelaide Year of birth:1948 Age: 76 Mother and Father's name: Edith and David Lambert (No. of)...

Greg’s impact on sport and school

PORT PIRIE - For more than 50 years, Greg Congdon has been a prominent figure within sports and school teaching in Port Pirie. Born in...

Crows community camp to run in the Upper Spencer Gulf

REGION - The Adelaide Crows are set to hold an open training session, coaching clinics as well as visits to schools during a two...

Heather to farewell Fringe

WHYALLA - After 11 years at the helm, Whyalla-raised arts leader Heather Croall will step down as director and chief executive officer (CEO) of...

Assistance for drought-affected businesses

REGION - Registrations have opened for Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North’s (RDAYMN) new Business 2 Business Drought Program. It will provide free and...

Magnetite expands hold on Braemar

REGION - Magnetite Mines has announced it has been granted another exploration licence, expanding its footprint in the Braemar iron ore region as it...

Port Augusta workshop to help those with dementia

PORT AUGUSTA - Dementia Australia will be holding a Communication and Dementia in Port Augusta session on Wednesday, 25 February. The session will supply information...

Flood recovery works along Stuart Highway finished

Flood recovery operations along the Stuart Highway at Lake Windabout have been completed, strengthening the important freight route between South Australia and the Northern...

Beyond Support and Training to hold sessions later in January

PORT AUGUSTA - Beyond Support and Training has grown its offering, having recently added EMS training to its schedule. The organisation runs courses for...