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Bubsie’s historic journey

PORT AUGUSTA – Gladstone Square was filled with history and nostalgia on December 22 as the community celebrated 100 years since a small Citroën,...

Graf disappearance declared major crime

REGION - Police have declared the disappearance of Trisha Graf, from Andamooka, a major crime. The 41-year-old’s disappearance has detectives believing it is suspicious after...

From the editor’s desk

2026 arrives carrying more than a change of calendar; it offers Australians a chance to pause, reflect and do better. The past year exposed...

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Sport

PACA mid season review

REGION - We are now halfway through the season of the PACA A Grade competition and the ladder is beginning to separate the stronger...

Ladder is tight at the top

PORT AUGUSTA - Following Irak-Iran’s loss in round nine of the Port Augusta Eightball Association competition, Tip N Balls have established a four point...

Year that was in sport -December

DECEMBER 04/12/2025: North Whyalla completed its undefeated season in the Whyalla Football League women’s competition, defeating West Augusta to claim the 2025 premiership. 11/12/2025: The...

Year that was in sport – November

NOVEMBER 06/11/2025: Only three rounds into the Port Augusta Cricket Association A Grade competition, but the ladder was already beginning to take shape with interesting...

Year that was in sport – October

OCTOBER 02/10/2025: After a tough loss, South Whyalla bounced back with a convincing victory over newcomers Central Augusta in its women’s football clash at Bennett...

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...

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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Train derailment near Pirie

REGION - Australia's main rail corridor has been shut down after a train derailment south of Port Augusta on Tuesday, January 6. The freight train...

Festival winners announced

PORT AUGUSTA – Creativity and festive spirit shone at this year’s Christmas Tree Festival, which was held in the Port Augusta City Council conference...

Council extends Australia Day nominations deadline

PORT AUGUSTA – The Port Augusta City Council has extended the deadline for nominations for the Australia Day Awards to Friday, January 9, giving...

Discover what’s on in the Spencer Gulf

PORT PIRIE CARDS AND GAMES LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH - Saturday, January 10, cards and board games from 1.30pm to 4pm, at 390 The Terrace, Port Pirie $3,...

SES issue warnings, tips around extreme weather

REGION - The SES has published information around how to remain safe across this week as South Australia will have widespread and severe heat...

Basketball season set to restart in late January

PORT AUGUSTA - The Port Augusta basketball season recommences on January 27, with third ranked F grade Wildcats women having a real tough time...