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⚠️ ANOTHER PLANNED ELECTRICITY OUTAGE TONIGHT – PORT AUGUSTA & SURROUNDING AREAS ⚡Residents in Port Augusta and surround...
21/10/2026

⚠️ ANOTHER PLANNED ELECTRICITY OUTAGE TONIGHT – PORT AUGUSTA & SURROUNDING AREAS ⚡

Residents in Port Augusta and surrounding areas are being advised of a planned electricity outage tonight, Wednesday October 21, 2026, from 9:00 pm until the estimated restoration time of 5:00 am on Thursday 22 October.

Areas affected include:

Blanche Harbour, Carriewerloo, Commissariat Point, Cultana, Koortaberra, Lincoln Gap, Oakden Hills, Pandora, Port Augusta, Port Augusta West, Wartaka and Yudnapinna.

Approximately 2,450 customers are expected to be affected.

Reason for the outage: Work to reduce future outages caused by insulator pollution.

Please take a few minutes today to prepare before the power goes off at 9pm tonight.

Charge your mobile phones, tablets, power banks and any essential devices.

Keep a torch and spare batteries somewhere easy to find. If using candles, keep them away from children, pets and anything that could catch fire. Never leave them unattended.

Check your fridge and freezer are properly closed, and avoid opening them unnecessarily during the outage.

Make sure you have any essential medications and medical equipment ready. If you rely on electrically powered medical equipment, ensure you have a backup plan.

Check on elderly neighbours, people living alone and anyone who may need extra assistance during the outage.

Be mindful that some security systems, automatic gates and other electrically powered equipment may not operate while the power is off.

Please stay vigilant and look out for one another. A little preparation now can make the early hours of tomorrow morning much easier for everyone.

Please share this post to help ensure people across the affected areas are aware and prepared.

19/10/2026

GOOD MORNING, PORT AUGUSTA! ❤️

Mother Nature has put on another stunning show of colour this morning!

The crimson sunrise spread across Spencer Gulf, with our majestic Flinders Ranges standing proudly in the distance.

There’s something truly special about watching a new day dawn in our beautiful part of the world. Sometimes we just need to pause, take a breath, and appreciate the natural beauty right here on our doorstep.

Feel free to share your sunrise photos in the comments. Let’s see how beautiful our corner of the world looked this morning!

Family Connections – Strangways FamilyMembers of the Strangways family have reached out to Port Augusta Noticeboard hopi...
19/10/2026

Family Connections – Strangways Family
Members of the Strangways family have reached out to Port Augusta Noticeboard hoping to connect with relatives of Leon Strangways (deceased).

Leon was married to Elizabeth Wandin, and they had two children, Leonie and Tyrone Strangways.

Leon and Elizabeth separated at some stage, and Leon is believed to have had other children.
If you are part of the Strangways family, or know someone who may be able to help reconnect these family members, please get in touch or share this post so it can reach the right people.

Let’s see if we can help bring family back together. ❤️

Please respect everyone's privacy and share any personal information privately rather than in the comments.

⚠️ PLANNED ELECTRICITY OUTAGE TONIGHT – PORT AUGUSTA & SURROUNDING AREAS ⚡Residents in Port Augusta and surrounding area...
19/10/2026

⚠️ PLANNED ELECTRICITY OUTAGE TONIGHT – PORT AUGUSTA & SURROUNDING AREAS ⚡

Residents in Port Augusta and surrounding areas are being advised of a planned electricity outage tonight, Monday 19 October 2026, from 9:00 pm until the estimated restoration time of 5:00 am on Tuesday 20 October.

Areas affected include:

Blanche Harbour, Carriewerloo, Commissariat Point, Cultana, Koortaberra, Lincoln Gap, Oakden Hills, Pandora, Port Augusta, Port Augusta West, Wartaka and Yudnapinna.

Approximately 2,564 customers are expected to be affected.

Reason for the outage: Work to reduce future outages caused by insulator pollution.

Please take a few minutes today to prepare before the power goes off at 9pm tonight.

Charge your mobile phones, tablets, power banks and any essential devices.

Keep a torch and spare batteries somewhere easy to find. If using candles, keep them away from children, pets and anything that could catch fire. Never leave them unattended.

Check your fridge and freezer are properly closed, and avoid opening them unnecessarily during the outage.

Make sure you have any essential medications and medical equipment ready. If you rely on electrically powered medical equipment, ensure you have a backup plan.

Check on elderly neighbours, people living alone and anyone who may need extra assistance during the outage.

Be mindful that some security systems, automatic gates and other electrically powered equipment may not operate while the power is off.

Please stay vigilant and look out for one another. A little preparation now can make the early hours of tomorrow morning much easier for everyone.

Please share this post to help ensure people across the affected areas are aware and prepared.

⚡ POWER OUTAGE – PORT AUGUSTA WESTA power outage affecting Port Augusta West reported on Thursday, 15 October.Estimated ...
15/10/2026

⚡ POWER OUTAGE – PORT AUGUSTA WEST

A power outage affecting Port Augusta West reported on Thursday, 15 October.

Estimated restoration time: 8.30pm Thursday, 15 October.

Crews are working to restore power after damage occurred to equipment.

Michelin stars or better hospitals? Where should taxpayers' money be prioritised?Premier Peter Malinauskas is celebratin...
15/10/2026

Michelin stars or better hospitals? Where should taxpayers' money be prioritised?

Premier Peter Malinauskas is celebrating South Australia's new five-year deal with the Michelin Guide, an internationally recognised restaurant guide.

The Government has refused to disclose the full cost of the five-year agreement, citing commercial confidentiality. But when taxpayers are footing the bill, why should the public be kept in the dark?

If the Government is confident this deal represents good value for money, why isn't it prepared to be upfront about the cost? What is being kept confidential, and why?

At a time when our hospitals are under pressure and ambulance ramping remains a serious problem, South Australians deserve transparency about how public money is being spent and what benefits the agreement is expected to deliver.

The Government says the deal will promote South Australia internationally and attract visitors. Tourism matters, and our restaurants deserve recognition. But at what cost, and how do we measure the return for ordinary South Australians?

While the Government invests in an international guide to assess restaurants and award stars, patients continue to face pressure on the health system, and paramedics are left dealing with the consequences of ambulance ramping.

Could more public money be directed towards hospital infrastructure, additional capacity, frontline staff or other measures to improve access to healthcare? And how does the Government weigh the expected benefits of this agreement against other competing public priorities?

What about regional South Australia, particularly the Iron Triangle and Upper Spencer Gulf?

We have plenty of great food venues, but many are local pubs, cafes, bakeries, takeaway shops and family-run businesses that may not fit the Michelin Guide's style of dining.

If the benefits of this agreement are concentrated around restaurants that meet Michelin's criteria, will the biggest rewards go to businesses already well positioned to attract visitors? And, how much will regional communities beyond Adelaide actually gain?

Recognition alone doesn't put customers through the doors. If the State Government genuinely wants to grow regional tourism, shouldn't it also invest in initiatives that encourage people to travel to our regions and spend money locally?

Affordable travel packages, accommodation and dining deals, regional food trails and targeted tourism campaigns could encourage visitors to explore places such as Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Pirie. These initiatives could spread visitor spending across a much wider range of local businesses, rather than relying on a restaurant guide to deliver benefits that may never reach our region.

This isn't about opposing tourism or begrudging restaurants their success. It's about asking our Government to be transparent about its spending, demonstrate value for money and explain how its decisions benefit the wider community.

When essential public services are under pressure, should promoting South Australia through the Michelin Guide take priority over investing more in our hospitals?

Or should we be asking for a better balance between promoting our state internationally, supporting regional businesses and ensuring South Australians can access the essential services they need?

What do you think? I'd like to hear different perspectives.


⚡ POWER OUTAGE – PORT AUGUSTA WESTA power outage affecting Port Augusta West was reported at 8:03 pm on Wednesday, 14 Oc...
14/10/2026

⚡ POWER OUTAGE – PORT AUGUSTA WEST

A power outage affecting Port Augusta West was reported at 8:03 pm on Wednesday, 14 October.

Estimated restoration time: 2:15 am Thursday, 15 October.

The first available crew will attend to investigate the fault. The cause of the outage is not yet known and will be determined once the crew has assessed the problem.

We’ll keep you updated as more information becomes available.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Port Augusta West woman who has failed to attend a scheduled hearing at Port Ade...
14/10/2026

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Port Augusta West woman who has failed to attend a scheduled hearing at Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

Brooke Lesley Thelma Smith, now 30, of Port Augusta West is accused of causing a fatal crash that killed a 79 year old man on a mobility scooter in 2025. She is currently facing charges of death by careless use of a motor vehicle where court documents reportedly allege she drove without due care, attention or reasonable consideration for others.

According to the initial police report, the man was travelling south along Torrens Road on his mobility scooter at approximately 6 pm when the scooter and the Nissan sedan, travelling north on Blight Street, collided.

The man suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. He died three days later, on 20 February 2025. The driver, who was 29 at the time, was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

A reminder to everyone commenting:

This post is intended to share publicly reported information about the arrest warrant and the matter before the courts. It is not an invitation to engage in hate, harassment, personal attacks or speculation.

There may be legitimate reasons for Brooke's absence from court, and we don't know all the circumstances. Everyone is entitled to a fair process, and it is for the courts to consider the evidence and determine the outcome.
Please keep your comments respectful, avoid assumptions, and leave the judgments to the judge.

11/10/2026

Just when you think the storm has passed, the sky gods decide to put another spectacular show on for Port Augusta.

Make sure you turn on the volume so you can hear the birds, insects, thunder, rain, wind and water.

If you look across the water you will also see and hear the train start to head out of town

We really do live in a beautiful part of the world!

11/10/2026

Another nice drop of rain this afternoon in Port Augusta! 🌧️

Let’s hope there’s plenty more where that came from!

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