Andamooka Observatory

16/10/2026

South Australia’s wildflower season is putting on a spectacular show 🌸 From Sturt’s desert peas to rare native orchids, discover where to find the best blooms near you 👉 https://bit.ly/4idRGLn

16/10/2026

Do you know what to do when you encounter a snake or spider, or how to treat a bite or sting?

Julian Craig is coming to Port Augusta and Olary to talk about all things venomous in Australia, and how to safely share the landscape with them.

In this FREE session you’ll learn:
🐍How snakes behave and how to spot hazards
🕷️ Practical steps to reduce your risk of bites and stings
🐍 What protective clothing makes a difference
🕷️ How venoms affect the human body and how to recognise a bite or sting
🐍 Up-to-date first aid for snake bites and invertebrate envenomation, and why hospital treatment matters

Whether you work outdoors, spend your weekends exploring, or just want to feel more confident outdoors, this one’s for you.

Registration essential.
Port Augusta: Saturday 21 November. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/things-that-bite-and-sting-pta
Olary: Friday 27 November. Register by contacting Ryan on 0459 762 603.

16/10/2026

Remember all the rain earlier this year? 🌧

It was a welcome sight in the Flinders Ranges, bringing greenery back to the hills and water back to the creeks. 🍃

The Flinders Ranges Council estimated the damage to the road network at $16 million, following a comprehensive assessment. 🚧

Earlier this week, the Council received confirmation that it will receive an indicative 98 per cent funding assistance from the State Government to support recovery efforts.

Mayor Ken Anderson said the assistance was very much welcome for both locals and tourists to the region alike.

“This has been one of the best pieces of news we’ve had for a very long time,” Mayor Anderson told ABC North & West's Tom Mann on Monday.

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