Port Augusta City Council

07/11/2025

07/11/2025

The Garage Sale Trail kicks off this weekend!

It’s time to grab your CASH, reusable bags, map out your route, and uncover some great bargains and treasures right here in our community.

A printable Garage Sale Trail Guide is now available on our Council website https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/news-and-events/garage-sale-trail to help you with your weekend of treasure hunting.

You can also use the online map when travelling with your phone - https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/sales?location=-28.418052798147507,133.55421105349998,4z search for Port Augusta, Stirling North, Miranda, Blanche Harbor.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just browsing, the Garage Sale Trail is a great way to recycle, reuse, and connect with your community.

Happy bargain hunting there are over 40 garage sales in our region!!

06/11/2025

ARE YOU BUSHFIRE READY? https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-ready/

06/11/2025

Look forward to the chat, Monday 10th November, 11am-12noon, Civic Centre Foyer

06/11/2025

Starting in early November for around a month SAPN contract tree workers will be conducting vegetation clearance works around powerlines on major roads and private property across the suburbs of Stirling North, Port Augusta and Port Augusta West.

06/11/2025

Across South Australia, coastal communities are facing a natural event that has caught the attention of many — a large-scale algal bloom affecting several regions. This is a complex and evolving environmental issue, and while it is creating challenges for some of our coastal neighbours, I want to take this opportunity to provide some reassurance and local context for the Port Augusta community.

An algal bloom occurs when tiny plant-like organisms in the water — called algae — grow very quickly and in large numbers. The current bloom, made up of Karenia species, can harm fish and other gill-breathing marine life by damaging their gills and reducing oxygen levels in the water. This makes it difficult for them to breathe, sometimes leading to suffocation.

Scientists believe the bloom will eventually pass, but it is difficult to predict when — and unfortunately, there is no quick fix. We can’t chemically treat or flush the ocean, so nature has to do the work. This makes managing such an event very challenging, especially as many of us have not experienced something of this scale before.

Each week, Mayors and Chief Executive Officers from across the State are meeting with the South Australian Government for regular updates and briefings. I can confidently say that communication and coordination at all levels have been strong, with clear information being shared through hotline services, FAQ sheets, and council websites to keep residents and visitors informed.

If you have questions or concerns about the algal bloom, the Community Algal Bloom Hotline is available on 1800 774 779 (Freecall).

Here in Port Augusta, we’re fortunate that our part of the Spencer Gulf has not been directly affected by the algal bloom at this stage. However, we continue to stay alert and engaged in ongoing discussions to ensure that if conditions change, we are ready to respond swiftly.

Meanwhile, Council is continuing to focus on the care and presentation of our foreshore areas. This includes the removal of excess samphire vegetation on the western foreshore and raking both the west and east side beach areas — with valuable assistance from Department for Correctional Services work crews.

We are particularly looking forward to seeing families, friends, and visitors enjoying the foreshore over the summer period — whether boating, fishing from the banks or boats, exploring the water with kayaks or paddle boards, or making use of the new pontoon. It’s a wonderful opportunity for our community to connect with nature, stay active, and make the most of everything our beautiful coastline has to offer.

Also if you are travelling this summer don’t forget that SA Tourism is supporting coastal communities with travel incentives through the expanded Coast is Calling travel voucher program. This summer holiday round includes 30,000 vouchers, with $100 experience vouchers and accommodation vouchers ranging from $100, $200, and $500 depending on the length of stay. For the first time, registered holiday rentals such as Airbnbs, the Kangaroo Island ferry, and guided sporting experiences across eligible coastal postcodes are included. A ballot draw will be held on December 4, for travel between December 5 and April 26, with any unused vouchers by January 19 to be redrawn so as many vouchers as possible are taken up. To be part of the ballot draw visit the SA Tourism Commission website.

The algal bloom reminds us that we share a deep connection with our natural environment — and that managing it sometimes means adapting to circumstances beyond our control. What we can control, however, is how we work together, stay informed, and continue to care for our coastline, our community, and our broader South Australian coast.

While the impact we are experiencing here in Port Augusta is minimal, it is most certainly having a greater impact on other areas. Businesses and the fishing industry we wish for you to know that our thoughts are with you all and we continue to hope for a sound recovery.

06/11/2025

A Port Augusta City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 11 November 2025 (5:30pm)

A copy of the agenda is available on Council’s website.
https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0043/1894678/Council-Meeting-Agenda-and-Minutes-11-11-2025-Public-Copy.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.

05/11/2025

Request for Tender – Cleaning of Public Conveniences

Closes: 2pm Thursday 27 November 2025

Port Augusta City Council invites tenders from Tenderers for the provision of Cleaning of Public Conveniences.

A variety of services are required to ensure that 15 public facilities are maintained in an efficient and coordinated manner, 7 days per week including all public holidays, including opening and closing of 6 locations daily, automated facilities and specific schedule sites excepted.

Council’s aims and objectives regarding the Services are as outlined in the Specification.

The Council will enter into a Contract for Services with the successful Tenderer. https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/enquiries/tenders

05/11/2025

🌅 ABC Breakfast TV in Port Augusta! 🎥

What a great morning welcoming Nate and the ABC Breakfast TV crew to Port Augusta! They were here to chat about our core industries, local business, and the growing tourism opportunities across our region.

It was fantastic to showcase our beautiful Foreshore and the Wadlata Outback Centre — two must-see spots that highlight the heart and spirit of Port Augusta.

A big thank you to Cr Phil Brown for popping in and representing Council this morning, and to the ABC team for shining a spotlight on our community! 💙

05/11/2025

A new version of the Alert SA app is now available.

Alert SA is the official app for receiving information about emergencies in South Australia, such as fires, floods, severe weather, and hazardous materials.

Update your Alert SA app today 🚨

Update the app on your phone by following the below:
Android users➡️ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.gov.sa.safecom.alertsa
iPhone users ➡️ https://apple.co/4nxiyoZ