The region incorporates two of Australia’s tourism icons – the Flinders ranges and the Outback.

The Far North covers a vast region of 799,850 square kilometres which takes in the sparsely settled country of the north of South Australia.

It accounts for 80% of the State's land mass and has a population of approximately 28,670 people. Port Augusta is the largest community in the region and acts as a vital service centre for the region's widespread and diverse, small and micro communities.

The region incorporates two of Australia's tourism icons - the Flinders Ranges and the Outback. It also contains the majority of SA's priority mineral exploration regions and the cross roads of Australia's national land transport network.

Significant opportunities for economic growth in the northern region exist in the sectors of resources, tourism, transport, defence, services, food and arts.

The region incorporates two of Australia’s tourism icons – the Flinders ranges and the Outback.

The Far North covers a vast region of 799,850 square kilometres which takes in the sparsely settled country of the north of South Australia.

It accounts for 80% of the State's land mass and has a population of approximately 28,670 people. Port Augusta is the largest community in the region and acts as a vital service centre for the region's widespread and diverse, small and micro communities.

The region incorporates two of Australia's tourism icons - the Flinders Ranges and the Outback. It also contains the majority of SA's priority mineral exploration regions and the cross roads of Australia's national land transport network.

Significant opportunities for economic growth in the northern region exist in the sectors of resources, tourism, transport, defence, services, food and arts.

The region incorporates two of Australia’s tourism icons – the Flinders ranges and the Outback.

The Far North covers a vast region of 799,850 square kilometres which takes in the sparsely settled country of the north of South Australia.

It accounts for 80% of the State's land mass and has a population of approximately 28,670 people. Port Augusta is the largest community in the region and acts as a vital service centre for the region's widespread and diverse, small and micro communities.

The region incorporates two of Australia's tourism icons - the Flinders Ranges and the Outback. It also contains the majority of SA's priority mineral exploration regions and the cross roads of Australia's national land transport network.

Significant opportunities for economic growth in the northern region exist in the sectors of resources, tourism, transport, defence, services, food and arts.

A city defined by an arid climate, transitioning to a Water Sensitive City is a crucial step to becoming a resilient, climate-adapted city that can respond constructively to the current climate emergency.

Critical to the future of Whyalla’s socio-economic growth will be access to - and supply of - potable water, as well as water to complement local industry needs, such as proposed hydrogen production, ongoing mining and Greening Whyalla Program.

Green cities reduce consumption of resources such as water and electricity and increase liveability. Increased tree canopies have a cooling effect on the ‘urban heat island’ effect which can mean a city is up to ten degrees Celsius hotter than the surrounding countryside. Green cities across the globe are attractive centres for private sector investment.

The region incorporates two of Australia’s tourism icons – the Flinders ranges and the Outback.

The Far North covers a vast region of 799,850 square kilometres which takes in the sparsely settled country of the north of South Australia.

It accounts for 80% of the State's land mass and has a population of approximately 28,670 people. Port Augusta is the largest community in the region and acts as a vital service centre for the region's widespread and diverse, small and micro communities.

The region incorporates two of Australia's tourism icons - the Flinders Ranges and the Outback. It also contains the majority of SA's priority mineral exploration regions and the cross roads of Australia's national land transport network.

Significant opportunities for economic growth in the northern region exist in the sectors of resources, tourism, transport, defence, services, food and arts.

South Australia remains among the world’s most attractive jurisdictions for mining and mineral exploration investment.

BHP’s Olympic Dam, located 560km north of Adelaide, boasts the world’s fourth largest copper resource as well as the largest single deposit of uranium. Prominent Hill met its copper production guidance while also meeting its increased gold production targets.

The Australian Defence Force’s Cultana Training Area is located between Port Augusta and Whyalla and is the largest training area capable of supporting full combined arms exercises.

The area was identified as an ideal Defence training location because the climate and terrain allow for training all year round.

The project includes new training buildings, a camp area, training operation areas and vehicle wash points. The site supports the Australian Army’s First Brigade training exercises during the monsoon season in northern Australia, the location of their primary training base.

The Woomera Range Complex is the largest land-based test range in the world, covering 122,000 square kilometres. Located about 500 kilometres north-west of Adelaide, Woomera Range Complex’s remoteness and quiet electromagnetic environment is ideal for complex air, ground and space test activities.
The Woomera Range Complex comprises the Woomera Test Range (Air Force Test Ranges Squadron), RAAF Base Woomera and the Nurrungar Test Range.

Port Augusta has a number of attractions which are enjoyed by visitors to the city as well as residents. Fishing, sailing and canoeing are popular and dolphins are often seen out on the water.

The city's art galleries are enjoyed by many and the parks and gardens offer a beautiful place to relax.

Wadlata Outback Centre is home to the region's Visitor Information Centre, and is also one of the city's most popular tourist attractions with its Tunnel of Time interactive display. The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden is another major attraction, featuring more than 200 hectares of low-rainfall native Australian plants, which can be purchased from gift and garden shop in its visitor centre.

Advanced Waste to Resource Processing is the alternative available to South Australia to decrease waste to landfill and stop ocean waste disposal. AWRP solutions are proven technologies that recover valuable materials for reuse and repurpose or produce energy from waste.