Port Augusta City Council

02/01/2025

We are encouraging everyone to get involved in Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 2nd March 2025 and help us make this the BIGGEST ever! Register your community clean up group today https://www.cleanup.org.au/cleanupaustraliaday

02/01/2025

****UPDATE - TICKETS FOR ALL SESSIONS ARE NOW BOOKED OUT ***

02/01/2025

FINAL CHANCE TO NOMINATE Australia Day Awards 2025
Nominations are invited for the following Awards:
• Port Augusta Australia Day Citizen of the Year
• Port Augusta Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year
• Port Augusta Community Event of the Year
• Award for Active Citizenship
• Environmental Sustainability Award
Awards are presented by the Mayor at the Australia Day Celebrations (Breakfast) held on 26 January.
Nomination forms, including guidelines are available from the Council Office, 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta, or on the Council’s website https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/community/australia-day-awards
Forms are to be lodged with the Executive Assistant, in a sealed envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL - lodge before 3rd January 2025.

01/01/2025

Have you registered for the 2025 SA Masters Games yet? https://www.revolutionise.com.au/samastersgames/registration

29/12/2024

Eastside Jetty & Swimming Pontoon Update!

We wanted to share an update on the Eastside Jetty and Swimming Pontoon project.

After the identification of some design challenges, there will be a delay in the anticipated opening. The good news is that the Department of Infrastructure and Transport, along with the Port Wakefield to Port Augusta Alliance, is set to begin work soon! This project will raise the piles to elevate the jetty deck above the mean high tide level, aiming to reduce the frequency of inundation during high tide events.

While it is acknowledged that the deck may still face potential inundation during extreme tides (just like the previous jetty), we’re hopeful that these adjustments will result in a much-improved experience for everyone.

Please note that the Council is not funding these works or the fenced area surrounding the project. We also want to emphasise that ownership of the jetty and pontoon will only be taken once all design matters are fully resolved.

We share the disappointment regarding the extended timeframe of installation, especially during the summer when access to the pontoon is highly anticipated for recreation.

Stay tuned for more updates as they come in! Thank you for your continued support!

26/12/2024

24/12/2024

Deck the green bin with your food waste, fa la la la la la la la!

And we mean ALL your food waste – seafood, meat, bones, citrus, onion, dairy, fruit, vegetables, the lot!

Check out these tips for getting the most out of your green bin and kitchen caddy: https://www.whichbin.sa.gov.au/tips/green-bin-kitchen-caddy-use

23/12/2024

LEASH UP for dog’s sake!
Any dog can bite if it’s frightened, anxious or feels threatened. An approaching stranger can be enough to unsettle a normally passive dog. It’s not worth the risk, leash up! Learn more >> https://bit.ly/3nHaZR7

23/12/2024

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who donated to the Lost Dogs Christmas Tree at the Council office! 🎁 Your generosity has brought joy to so many wagging tails. 🐶💖

We're thrilled to share that all the gifts have been distributed to the dogs adopted out over this festive period. 🏡✨ Thanks everyone for your kindness.

22/12/2024

Australia Day Awards 2025
Nominations are invited for the following Awards:
• Port Augusta Australia Day Citizen of the Year
• Port Augusta Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year
• Port Augusta Community Event of the Year
• Award for Active Citizenship
• Environmental Sustainability Award
Awards are presented by the Mayor at the Australia Day Celebrations (Breakfast) held on 26 January.
Nomination forms, including guidelines are available from the Council Office, 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta, or on the Council’s website https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/community/australia-day-awards
Forms are to be lodged with the Executive Assistant, in a sealed envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL - lodge before 3rd January 2025.

22/12/2024

Community registrations are now open for individuals, friends, families, faith based groups and local community groups. https://www.cleanup.org.au/register

20/12/2024

20/12/2024

CROWS HEADING TO SPENCER GULF

Adelaide is hitting the road and taking its pre-season to fans on the Spencer Gulf for the next three years.

The Crows are excited to announce a new partnership with Spencer Gulf Cities – which represents the regional cities of Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla – to host the Club’s annual Community Camp and pre-season internal trial game.

The partnership begins next year with players to spend two days visiting schools and the community in Port Pirie, the home town of dual premiership captain Mark Bickley, and culminates with the internal trial game at Memorial Oval from February 13-14.

There will also be junior clinics, an open training and fan signing session and players will deliver the Crows Foundation’s mental health and education programs to local schools.

As part of the agreement, the Club’s regional visits will continue in Port Augusta in 2026 and Whyalla in 2027.

Crows CEO Tim Silvers acknowledged it was sometimes more challenging for regional members and fans to watch the team train or attend games.

“We are very fortunate to have supporters all over the state and this new partnership with Spencer Gulf Cities allows us to build greater connections and relationships with fans, partners and the wider football community across this really important region,” Silvers said.
“In addition to delivering our community programs, coaching clinics and a signing session, Crows fans will have the opportunity to watch our internal trial game which is a really important hit-out in preparation for the start of the season.”

Port Pirie Mayor and Spencer Gulf Cities Chair Leon Stephens said the regional cities were excited about the three-year partnership.
“The big attraction for us was the broad range of activities with a focus on community, our sporting clubs and schools,” Mayor Stephens said.

“The social and economic impacts for our towns that this partnership will deliver will be tremendous. Port Pirie is kicking it off in 2025, with Port Augusta in 2026 and Whyalla in 2027, and the camps will see all of our communities able to be engaged at some level in each year.”

https://www.afc.com.au/news/1706097/crows-2025-community-camp-set-for-port-pirie

20/12/2024

🌱 Caltrop Alert: Stop the Spread Early! 🌱

🌦️ After the good rains in November and December, caltrop (with the dreaded three-corner jack prickle) is popping up everywhere! Act now before they become a painful nuisance for feet, tyres, kids, and pets. Here’s how to tackle them effectively:

Step 1: Catch Them Early
• 🌱 Young Plants: Pluck them out early (within 1-3 weeks of summer rain) before they flower and set seeds.
• 🔍 Identify Early Growth: Look for the small, low-lying green leaves before they spread. (Here’s what they look like when they first appear 👇).

Step 2: Avoid Common Mistakes
• ❌ Don’t Rely on Roundup Alone:
o It doesn’t kill the seeds (jacks/prickles).
o It takes weeks to work, and the plants may set more seeds in the meantime.
• ✅ Physical Removal is Key:
o Pull the plants when green to keep most seeds attached.
o Use a broom and pan to sweep up any loose prickles. Dispose of plants and seeds in a sealed bin—don’t compost them!

Step 3: Prioritize and Tools of Choice
• 🛤️ Start with High-Traffic Areas: Focus on clearing main walkways to protect people and pets.
• 🔨 Best Tool for the Job:
o A stirrup hoe works wonders! Its blade dips into the soil a few centimetres to cut the root below ground, causing minimal soil disturbance. It’s quick, efficient, and perfect for mass removal.

🌼 Older Caltrop: Watch for their yellow flowers and sprawling vines—this is when they’re setting seeds!

💦 Remember: Caltrop germinates after every summer rain. Eradication depends on acting fast, so strike hard 1-3 weeks after rain!

Information supplied by: John Wallace, Pastoral Care Worker, Carlton School

19/12/2024

✨🥁🎄 DRUM ROLL PLEASE! 🎄🥁✨

We are thrilled to announce the People's Choice Winners for this year's Light Up and Shine Christmas Lights Trail! 🎅🎉

The 2024 Peoples Choice winners are:
1st Place - 2 North Terrace, Stirling North
2nd Place - 41 Simms Street, Port Augusta
3rd Place - 34 Clontarf Street, Port Augusta

A huge congratulations to our community stars who spread the festive cheer with their dazzling displays. 🌟

Prizes can be collected from the Civic Centre customer service counter at 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta. Please bring ID with you when collecting.

The community lights trail is still available to view up until Christmas Day https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/news-and-events/christmas-in-port-augusta

Thank you to everyone who voted and made this season merry and bright!

19/12/2024