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Community groups furious Coalition nuclear plan would go ahead even if locals oppose it

Critics of policy say residents should be ‘very angry’ they will not be able to veto generators in their towns despite promise to consult them

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2025

Queensland could be nuclear hub under Coalition’s new energy plan

State’s existing coal-fired power plant sites being considered, along with NSW’s Hunter Valley and South Australia’s Port Augusta

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024

Unregistered doctor allegedly works at Port Augusta Hospital emergency department

Police and health authorities are investigating how the overseas-trained doctor saw at least 15 patients at the regional South Australian hospital. SA Health said it's not aware of any adverse patient outcomes.

ABC News · May 4, 2023

SA Police help Maltese family check on long-lost relative living in Port Augusta

An Australian-born woman living in Malta emails SA Police hoping to find a relative who has not been heard from for 20 years. An hour later she opens her inbox to see two smiling officers — and her long-lost uncle.

ABC News · Dec 16, 2022

Prison officer, who was victim of assault, slams Department for Correctional Services at Port Augusta

A woman who worked at the Port Augusta Prison before she was assaulted by a former colleague speaks out, slamming the Department for Correctional Services for their part in her experience.

ABC News · Dec 9, 2022

Port Augusta woman charged with manslaughter gets less jail time due to domestic violence

A woman who killed her abusive partner believing it was reasonable to defend herself will be eligible for parole in six months, with her family calling for more culturally appropriate anti-violence support.

ABC News · Dec 2, 2022

Meteorite field found north of Port Augusta

Scientists find a field of meteorites nine years after an asteroid crashed to Earth at 20 kilometres per second.

ABC News · Nov 28, 2022

Port Augusta combats antisocial behaviour with $1.2 million outreach team

The Port Augusta Outreach team has helped more than 60 Aboriginal people return to country during its first two weeks of operation.

ABC News · Nov 24, 2022

Enormous great white shark emerges from water and lunges at kayaker out of nowhere

Armed with a GoPro camera, Matthew Gorn managed to capture the whole ordeal and posted it on Facebookcapturing the moment in Port Augusta, Australia when the great white shark leapt out the water

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

Indigenous rally against SA nuclear dump

The Barngarla Indigenous group and their supporters will rally in Port Augusta on Saturday in their ongoing fight against a nuclear waste dump in SA.

AAP · Oct 14, 2022