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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...

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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...

Port Augusta eight ball players compete in carnivals

PORT AUGUSTA - The Port Augusta Eightball Association competition resumes on Tuesday, 20 January. Meanwhile, during the holiday period, the association selected three representative teams...

Cricket back for new year

REGION - Cricket returned to Port Augusta and Whyalla last weekend, with the Port Augusta Cricket Association’s A Grade comp getting back underway after...

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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Council’s free movie screenings popular with the public

PORT AUGUSTA - Thanks to the generosity of the Benevolent Society, the community has been enjoying free movie screenings at Cinema Augusta since 2023. Council...

Birdsville Track open in SA

COOPER CREEK - The Birdsville Track has been opened to road users in South Australia after minor works were carried out close to the...

Long time local musician Kate Fitzgerald given life membership

PORT AUGUSTA - Long time local musician Kate Fitzgerald has been inducted as a life member of Port Augusta Music Club. Ms Fitzgerald was honoured...

Sue’s View: Fame and athletes

Do you ever have that pensive moment where you think about the public life our elite sportspeople endure, and whether it becomes a distraction...

Important year for region

REGION - The Spencer Gulf Cities Association (SGC) is preparing to hit the ground running in 2026, following a significant 12 months for the...

State Government supply loan to Hallett Group project

PORT AUGUSTA - The State Government has backed in a new project in Port Augusta by supplying a $12 million loan to Hallett Group...

Support for local’s battle ahead

Face painting and balloon characters were all part of the fundraiser fun for the young in supporting Tasmin Gill’s Leukemia journey.

Investment made to improve safety in Port Augusta

PORT AUGUSTA - The State Government and the City of Port Augusta Council will partner to deliver a more than half a million dollar...

Spencer Gulf drives copper

REGION - South Australia’s copper sector has reached a new milestone, with refined copper exports surpassing $3 billion for the first time, reinforcing the...

Shaving for a great cause

The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) held a fundraiser for Tasmin Gill at the Augusta Motors car yard on Saturday to support his Leukemia journey.