Port Augusta is a regional city, located on the calm waters of the Spencer Gulf, at the foothills of the magnificent Flinders Ranges.
04/02/2026
Request for Tender – Cleaning of Council Buildings
Closes: 2:00 pm, Thursday 26 February 2026
Port Augusta City Council invites tenders from Tenderers for the provision of Cleaning of Council Buildings.
A variety of services are required to ensure that the facilities are maintained in an efficient and coordinated manner.
In the event that during the evaluation process, it is decided by the panel, that in the best interest of Council to separate services, a Contract for Services will be entered into with each of the successful tenderers.
The Tenderer shall provide the Services in accordance with the Specifications.
An exciting community consultation is now open for your feedback and it's focused on the draft Port Augusta CBD Masterplan.
This Masterplan is a long-term guide for how our Central Business District could grow and change over the next 20 years. It looks at practical ways to support local businesses, attract new investment and make better use of our streets, parks and public spaces.
At its heart, the Masterplan is about creating a busy, connected town centre — a place that brings together shops, services, jobs, education, recreation and community spaces. Our goal is simple: a CBD that is vibrant, welcoming and easy to get around for both locals and visitors.
The plan also focuses on strengthening our shopping and business areas, improving the look and feel of the CBD in line with the Port Augusta Style Guide, and unlocking the potential of key sites across the city centre. Importantly, it aligns with the Far North Regional Plan and supports Port Augusta’s role as the regional centre for our wider community.
Most importantly, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help shape the final plan and ensure it reflects local ideas, needs and priorities.
I encourage everyone to review the draft Masterplan and share their thoughts.
You can get involved in person at one of the following sessions:
• 17 February — Coles Shopping Centre, 3.30pm to 6.00pm
• 18 February — Yarta Purtli Cultural Centre, 6 Beauchamp Lane, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
• 19 February — Woolworths, Port Augusta, 10.00am to 12.30pm
Or you can view the plan online and complete the online survey. Hard copies are also available to collect in the Civic Centre foyer.
Something else that is exciting is welcoming the Adelaide Crows to Port Augusta! Locals have the opportunity to take part in open training, clinics and school visits.
The visit includes school sessions delivering the Club’s STEM Footy program, leadership workshops for local school leaders and a junior football clinic.
A junior football clinic will be held at Central Oval on Thursday 12 February from 4.30pm, followed by an open training session at 5.30pm.
The visit wraps up on Friday 13 February with an internal trial match at Central Oval from 4.00pm to 6.15pm, followed by a player signing session, which the public is welcome to attend.
Registrations are required for clinics and can be made at www.afc.com.au or by googling Crows Port Augusta.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for our community — especially young football fans — to get involved and build excitement ahead of the AFL season.
04/02/2026
📣 Have Your Say on the Future of Port Augusta CBD 📣
The Port Augusta Draft CBD Masterplan is now open for community consultation — and this is your chance to help shape the future of our city centre.
The draft plan sets out a long-term vision for the CBD, focusing on things like revitalising public spaces, supporting local businesses, improving walkability, and creating a vibrant, welcoming place for everyone to enjoy.
We want to hear from residents, businesses, and visitors — what would you like to see activated in the CBD, what could be better, and what ideas you have for the future.
🗓️ Consultation is open until 5pm 28th February 2026
Three face to face walk in sessions are also going to be open to the public. You will have the chance to talk to consultants from Open Dialogue and view documents and plans.
Public Consultation Sessions:
• 17 February at Coles Shopping Centre - 3.30pm – 6.00pm
• 18 February at Yarta Purtli Cultural Centre, 6 Beauchamp Lane - 3.30pm-6.30pm (Free sausage sizzle)
• 19 February at Woolworths, Port Augusta - 10.00am -12.30pm
Hard copies of the plan and survey are also available to view at the Civic Centre, 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta.
Your voice matters – so have YOUR SAY!
04/02/2026
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Wishing you took part in our Regional Leadership Development Program last year?
There is still time!
Join us for 2 days of Leadership Fundamentals Training on March 2nd and 3rd 2026.
If you are a community leader and want to learn more about your own leadership style and how to work with others, then register your interest today.
Port Augusta City Council
Outback Communities Authority
The Flinders Ranges Council
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03/02/2026
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Port Augusta City Council recently announced the continuation of the Port Augusta Explore program in 2026, thanks to ongoing funding from The Benevolent Society and Westpac Group’s Safer Children, Safer Communities initiative.
We are now inviting local organisations and community groups to apply for funding of up to $1,000 to support the delivery of free, inclusive, and family- friendly events and activities in Port Augusta and surrounds, to be delivered before June 30th 2026.
Applications open February 3rd 2026 and close March 1st 2026 (or earlier if the funding is exhausted), and will be assessed on an incoming basis.
Please complete the application form with the details of your event and the amount of funding being sought. Organisations receiving funding must have a current ABN and a bank account to receive payment.
🌵🚐 See You at the 2026 SA Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show
Australian Arid Land Botanic Garden & Wadlata Outback Centre representatives will be at the 2026 SA Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show in a few weeks and we’d love you to drop by and say hello.
📍 Tourism Pavilion (Stirling Angas)
🧭 Booth 8
🗓️ 25 February - 1 March 2026
Thinking about heading north or passing through? Ask us anything about Port Augusta—from must-see spots to where to stay and what to do. We’re more than happy to help you plan your travels and make the most of your trip. See you there!!!
02/02/2026
📱 Did you know?
The My Local Services app makes it easy to stay connected with what’s happening in your community.
With the app, you can:
✔️ Personalise content so you only see updates from your local council
🗑️ Set up handy weekly bin reminders
📅 Discover what’s on in your local area
📍 Find nearby community centres, libraries, playgrounds, public toilets and council buildings
🛠️ Report issues like broken bins, footpaths, or damaged council infrastructure
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📣 Have Your Say on the Future of Port Augusta CBD 📣
The Port Augusta Draft CBD Masterplan is now open for community consultation — and this is your chance to help shape the future of our city centre.
The draft plan sets out a long-term vision for the CBD, focusing on things like revitalising public spaces, supporting local businesses, improving walkability, and creating a vibrant, welcoming place for everyone to enjoy.
We want to hear from residents, businesses, and visitors — what would you like to see activated in the CBD, what could be better, and what ideas you have for the future.
🗓️ Consultation is open until 5pm 28th February 2026
Three face to face walk in sessions are also going to be open to the public. You will have the chance to talk to consultants from Open Dialogue and view documents and plans.
Public Consultation Sessions:
• 17 February at Coles Shopping Centre - 3.30pm – 6.00pm
• 18 February at Yarta Purtli Cultural Centre, 6 Beauchamp Lane - 3.30pm-6.30pm (Free sausage sizzle)
• 19 February at Woolworths, Port Augusta - 10.00am -12.30pm
Hard copies of the plan and survey are also available to view at the Civic Centre, 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta.
Your voice matters – so have YOUR SAY!
02/02/2026
Port Augusta City Council is inviting the community to have their say on the draft Stormwater Management Plan (SMP). The SMP is a long-term plan that guides how stormwater is managed across the city. It focuses on reducing flood risk, improving water quality, and helping to create safer, cleaner and more liveable neighbourhoods now and into the future.
Why has the Stormwater Management Plan been prepared?
The draft plan has been developed to:
👉Improve our understanding of stormwater and flood risks across Port Augusta
👉Guide future decision-making to better manage flooding, protect the environment and build resilience to climate change
The plan has been prepared by Port Augusta City Council in partnership with the Stormwater Management Authority, with support from specialist consultants Southfront.
Through community consultation in 2025, 23 priority areas were identified for stormwater and flooding issues across the city.
We now want to hear from you — have we missed any areas or issues that should be included in the priority planning?
How to have your say
You can provide feedback in several ways:
Submissions close: Friday 27 February 2026 at 5:00pm.
Your feedback is important and will help shape how stormwater is managed in Port Augusta into the future.
30/01/2026
🌟 Good news, Port Augusta! 🌟
Our community showed just how powerful coming together can be during the 2025 Garage Sale Trail — and the results are something to be proud of.
The Garage Sale Trail impact report for our town showed that over two big weekends, 3,700+ local residents took part as sellers and shoppers, helping 11,600+ items find a new home instead of heading to landfill. Around 35% of those items would otherwise have been thrown away, making a real difference for our environment .♻️
Just as importantly, the event delivered real cost-of-living relief. Local households, community groups and charities made over $109,000, while shoppers saved an estimated $154,000 by buying second-hand instead of new. 💰
Beyond the dollars and data, many residents told us they loved meeting neighbours, having a chat, and feeling more connected to their community — some for the very first time.
A huge thank you to everyone who hosted a sale, went bargain hunting, or helped spread the word!
30/01/2026
A Briefing Session will be held on Tuesday 3 February 2026 @ 5:30pm in the Council Chambers.
A copy of the Briefing Notice is available on Council’s website: https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0037/1931779/Briefing-Session-03-02-2026.pdf
As there is limited seating in the Chambers, registrations will be taken for those wishing to attend in the Chamber.
Please forward your request via Colleen.Jackson@portaugusta.sa.gov.au should you be seeking to attend the Chamber. Seating will be allocated in order of registration.
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Port Augusta City Council is located at the head of Spencer Gulf in South Australia and includes Stirling North and the seaside homes located at Commissariat Point, Blanche Harbor and Miranda and has a population of almost 14,000 people. Council acknowledges and respects the traditional owners, their ancestors and the sharing of lands on which Port Augusta is situated.
Called ‘the crossroads of Australia’ because roads from Sydney to Perth and Adelaide to Darwin all pass through Port Augusta. This regional hub, where the Outback meets the ocean, is a major tourism, shopping, government and service centre. Getting to Port Augusta is easy with multiple air services, seven day bus service to and from Adelaide, and The Ghan and Indian Pacific railway service passing through. The city offers a vibrant range of cafés, pubs and restaurants and accommodation.
There are a range of attractions for the whole family including the Wadlata Outback Centre. To get the whole story on the region, creep through the jaws of Max, a giant Ripper lizard, to begin a journey through the Flinders Ranges & Outback’s ‘Tunnel of Time’. There’s the nationally-accredited Port Augusta Visitor Information Centre onsite where you can find out more about the region, and book tours and accommodation.
See an amazing array of arid zone plants and one of Australia’s most significant collections of Eremophilas at the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden. Open daily, it is also home to more than 100 native bird species. Stroll through the AridSmart Display Gardens to discover how to create your own native garden. The visitor centre has a café, serving native-flavoured food and regional wines, as well as a gift and garden shop.
Feel free to take in a local footy, netball or basketball match at Central Oval. If you are new to town the friendly staff can also assist you with local sporting knowledge (what teams/groups you can join in town) and event management. Planning a wedding or a function? We have the perfect spaces for you.
See local and traveling art exhibitions at the Port Augusta Cultural Centre – Yarta Purtli, next to Gladstone Square. Aboriginal art can be viewed and purchased at the Wadlata Outback Centre. The Platform Gallery at the Railway Station showcases local artists and high quality paintings, pottery, crafts and fabric art.
Experience 360 degree views of Port Augusta at the Water Tower Lookout and enjoy a picnic at the Red Cliff/Matthew Flinders Lookout. The top of Spencer Gulf is great for boating and land fishing, with Yellowtail kingfish among the prized catches.
Spend a lazy afternoon enjoying the sunshine on Port Augusta’s foreshore with an exercise area, playground, barbecues, swimming pontoons and the Swimmers Memorial Garden.
The kids will love the Wave Skate and BMX Park; the Ryan Mitchell Swim Centre, The Arid Explorers Children’s Garden and the iconic Pichi Richi Railway. You can also relax in the local cinema, or hire a buggy and have a game of golf on the 18 green and watered fairways.
Stop, look around and come and stay a while...#toplocation #portaugusta
