Port Augusta is a regional city, located on the calm waters of the Spencer Gulf, at the foothills of the magnificent Flinders Ranges.
12/02/2026
There was such a fantastic community vibe at Central Oval yesterday! 🙌
It was great to see so many people out enjoying the Crows visit — and parking ran pretty smoothly too!
There’s more Crows action happening today, so don’t miss out.
Players will be split into two teams for the internal trial, which will be played across four 20-minute quarters, with coaches managing game time and scores as needed.
Head down to Central Oval this afternoon and be part of the excitement as the Crows continue their visit to Port Augusta! 🏉
Thank you to all the families and community groups visiting Central Oval tonight to see the Crows in action!!!! Adelaide Football Club our community loved having you visit and we can’t wait to see you again tomorrow. ♥️💙💛
12/02/2026
Council Meeting Minutes are published and available on the Port Augusta City Council Website:
A partially confidential Briefing Session will be held on Tuesday 17 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/0027/1938402/Briefing-Session-17-02-2026-Confidential.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.
11/02/2026
🏉🔥 ARE YOU READY TO WELCOME THE CROWS? THE BIG DAY HAS ARRIVED!! 🔥🏉
The Adelaide Crows are heading to town this week as part of their 2026 AFL Community Camp, bringing the excitement of AFL to Port Augusta on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for our community to get up close with AFL players, inspire young people and celebrate footy right here at home! 💙💛❤️
🚨 REGISTRATIONS FOR THE CAMP ARE NOW CLOSED 🚨
But don’t worry — the public are more than welcome to attend the Trial Match and enjoy the photo opportunities and player signings!
🚗 Parking Information – Central Oval
Onsite car parking will be limited during the camp due to:
• Reserved parking required for the Adelaide Football Club
• Regular basketball matches still running onsite both evenings
To help reduce congestion, we encourage attendees to:
✅ Walk if you’re nearby
✅ Carpool where possible
✅ Get dropped off and picked up
✅ Allow a little extra time when arriving
Thanks for your patience and cooperation as we welcome the Crows to Port Augusta — it’s going to be a fantastic week! 🙌🏉
11/02/2026
There are Census jobs available in the Far North SA!
Applications for Remote Area Management Team Leaders and Team Members are now open in regional and remote areas across Australia, including in the Far North SA.
Remote Area Management Teams work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people at rural sites such as farms, mining camps and national parks, to make sure everyone is counted in the Census.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is looking for a broad range of people to reflect the diversity of Australia.
You can look after your community’s future by working for the 2026 Census.
Port Augusta City Council
The Flinders Ranges Council
Roxby Council
Outback Communities Authority
District Council Coober Pedy
11/02/2026
The Over 50’s arts workshops at the Yarta Purtli Art Gallery are all about connection, learning and having fun — and we couldn’t host them without the support of Potentia Energy 🌟
Thank you for backing a program that makes a real difference for our local community.
10/02/2026
10/02/2026
Big things are coming to Port Augusta this week! 🔴🟡🔵
The Adelaide Crows are heading to town this week as part of their 2026 AFL Community Camp, bringing the excitement of AFL to Port Augusta on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for the Port Augusta community to get up close with AFL players, inspire young people and celebrate footy right here at home.
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.... The Public are welcome to attend the Trial Match and the Photo opportunities and signings!
09/02/2026
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.
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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
