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31/10/2025

Despite a touch of rain and wind, the annual Quandong Festival turned Quorn into a hive of colour, culture, and community over the weekend of October 25–26, with visitors from across the state filling the town’s streets to celebrate the native fruit that has become synonymous with the region.

QUORN – Despite a touch of rain and wind, the annual Quandong Festival turned Quorn into a hive of colour, [...]

31/10/2025

A collaborative workshop hosted by Little Athletics SA and Disability SA in Port Augusta earlier this week has helped local sporting volunteers and families build their knowledge on supporting neurodiverse athletes, promoting inclusion across regional sporting clubs.

REGION – A collaborative workshop hosted by Little Athletics SA and Disability SA in Port Augusta earlier this week has [...]

31/10/2025

South Australia’s Ikara-Flinders Ranges and Outback was the only Australian location to make a list as one of the world’s top travel destinations for the upcoming year.

FLINDERS RANGES - South Australia’s Ikara-Flinders Ranges and Outback was the only Australian location to make a list as one [...]

30/10/2025

The 43rd Mindful Aus Pichi Richi Marathon was announced the South Australian winner for Best Small Regional Event during the recent Australian Event Awards.

QUORN/PORT AUGUSTA - The 43rd Mindful Aus Pichi Richi Marathon was announced the South Australian winner for Best Small Regional [...]

20/10/2025

Early childhood services and community organisations in regional and remote South Australia now have the opportunity to access grants valued up to $150,000, designed to attract and retain early childhood professionals in hard-to-staff areas.

REGION – Early childhood services and community organisations in regional and remote South Australia now have the opportunity to access [...]

20/10/2025

Tourism in the Flinders Ranges and Port Augusta is set to benefit from renewed collaboration between local and state governments, following a recent meeting between key council representatives and State Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison.

QUORN – Tourism in the Flinders Ranges and Port Augusta is set to benefit from renewed collaboration between local and [...]

19/10/2025

Ghosts, ghouls, and goblins are set to take over the Barracks in Port Augusta this Halloween, with the Port Augusta City Council hosting two Halloween discos for children and teens on Friday, October 31.

PORT AUGUSTA – Ghosts, ghouls, and goblins are set to take over the Barracks in Port Augusta this Halloween, with [...]

17/10/2025

A night of brain-teasing fun is set to support a vital cause this month, as the Port Augusta Rotary Club hosts its annual quiz night and raffle to raise funds for the Lift the Lid on Mental Health campaign.

PORT AUGUSTA – A night of brain-teasing fun is set to support a vital cause this month, as the Port [...]

16/10/2025

Schools across South Australia are celebrating after Credit Union SA announced the 25 recipients of its School Impact Program (SIP), awarding a total of $100,000 to schools and communities affected by recent droughts.

REGION - Schools across South Australia are celebrating after Credit Union SA announced the 25 recipients of its School Impact [...]

16/10/2025

The Mimili Men’s Shed in the APY Lands is set to benefit from a $30,000 State Government grant, part of a broader push to support community sheds across South Australia.

APY LANDS – The Mimili Men’s Shed in the APY Lands is set to benefit from a $30,000 State Government [...]

16/10/2025

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15/10/2025

Around 200 union members gathered at the East Foreshore last week, demanding fair wages for essential workers, as part of a statewide campaign to “lift them out of poverty."

PORT AUGUSTA – Around 200 union members gathered at the East Foreshore last week, demanding fair wages for essential workers, [...]

15/10/2025

The annual Quorn Quandong Festival promises a weekend of gourmet food, market stalls, guest speakers, and cultural experiences for locals and visitors alike, set for October 25-26.

QUORN – The annual Quorn Quandong Festival is set to return on October 25-26, promising a weekend of gourmet food, [...]

14/10/2025

An R U OK? in the Workplace breakfast was held in the Central Oval Complex recently, highlighting the importance of building a supportive mental health culture in local organisations.

PORT AUGUSTA - A workplace breakfast at the Central Oval Complex has highlighted the importance of building a supportive mental [...]

14/10/2025

Tickle Belly Hill will host a Halloween Quiz Night alongside Let’s Get Quizzical, offering a Spooky Canape Menu during the quiz.

QUORN - Tickle Belly Hill will be hosting a Halloween Quiz Night alongside Let’s Get Quizzical, offering a Spooky Canape [...]