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Augusta gets colourful

The Transcontinental photographer Sue Dalla Santa captured the colour and fun at the Multicultural Festival in Port Augusta on Thursday, March 19.

Students working through new forest project

Students from Seaview Christian College are helping grow more than just their knowledge through the school’s Forest Project. The Forest Project over four years has...

Author talk entertains

REGION - South Australian author Leanda Herring recently visited several Spencer Gulf libraries on a book tour to promote her new crime novel Beneath...

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Sport

Lining up championships

REGION - Fourteen teams representing seven eightball associations contested the annual Eyre Peninsula eightball carnival during the March long weekend. Hosted by the...

Big wins across the tables

PORT AUGUSTA - Results of round 18 of the Port Augusta Eightball Association. Waldos Mob 3, PABC Shooters 13 Bottom-placed team, Waldos Mob struggled against fourth-placed...

Souths crowned champions

PORT AUGUSTA - South Augusta have gone undefeated after beating Quorn to win the 2025/26 Port Augusta Cricket Association A grade premiership. South were...

Pickleball a hit with locals

PORT AUGUSTA - One of the sports featured during the 2025 Masters Games in Port Augusta was pickleball. The sport captured the interest of...

Misfits get win over Waldos

PORT AUGUSTA - Round 17 of Port Augusta Eightball was played out during the week, with some close games being played including a tie...

Some big wins in eightball

PORT AUGUSTA - There were some big wins in the recentl Port Augusta eight-ball competition. RSL Misfits 5, RSL Woftam 11 Woftam comfortably accounted for the...

SA Government

The pain behind the loss

“THE harm creeps up on you — by the time you recognise it, it's already well and truly taken hold.” These are the words of...

See the signs, stop the harm

RECOGNISING the damage done early, and reaching out for support, are crucial to overcoming gambling harm for regional South Australians. Department of Human Services...

Strong support for regional communities

WHILE the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. ...

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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Time to rediscover Kirra

There’s something about Kirra, from the pristine open beach to the laidback community vibe to the latest restaurant openings - it’s a popular seaside...

Players celebrate 70 years

WHYALLA - The Whyalla Players celebrated a historic milestone this month, marking the group’s 70th anniversary with a day of reflection, performance and recognition....

Odd socks for a good cause

WHYALLA - Whyalla residents are being encouraged to show their support for inclusion and diversity by wearing odd socks to mark World Down Syndrome...

Kids art workshops return

PORT AUGUSTA – The Platform Gallery has reopened its Free Family Art and Craft workshops for the next six months, thanks to funding from...

From the editor’s desk

Rain sweeping across much of South Australia in recent weeks has been welcomed by farmers eager to begin seeding. After dry periods that left...

If election “information” doesn’t reach, it can’t serve a democracy

The Electoral Commission’s main public information spend this election has been channelled into outdoor advertising and digital. That might look modern on a spreadsheet,...

Lead by example

During her first official portrait session as First Lady, Michelle Obama turned an awkward moment into a lesson in humanity. A nervous photographer accidentally...

Runners set for Pichi Richi

REGION - The 44th annual Mindfull Aus Pichi Richi Marathon is set to take place on Sunday, June 28, with registrations open for runners...

Mid North bowler eyes Glasgow

REGION - A Mid North bowler is hoping to represent Australia at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Nathan Black has been selected in the...

Bacon sizzles at Worlds debut

An ascent to the very top of his craft was achieved by a Jamestown shearer, after he traveled to New Zealand to represent Australia...