Stories from Port Augusta · Australia

The state government continues to search for a buyer for the Wayala Steelworks. The facility entered administration last year after the GFG Alliance failed to pay over $300 million in debts, including state royalties.

Testing shows an algal bloom that destroyed much of South Australia's marine life over the past year did not reach Port Augusta at the top of the Spencer Gulf. Despite low algal content in the area, Jeff Bowie stated the environment remains out of kilter.

Recreational diver Jeff Bowie reported a loss of marine life and color in the waters near Port Augusta, located 300 kilometers northwest of Adelaide. Bowie, who has explored the area for approximately 10 years, stated he has never seen the conditions this poor.