The Latest Breaking News from Pukatja

Remote residents begin paying electricity bills for the first time — just as food prices soar

Nearly half of residents in the APY Lands have started paying for power for the first time as part of a electricity prepayment scheme. For many, it has been a tough transition.

ABC News · Oct 24, 2022

Flooded APY Lands remain cut off as evacuation flight considered for Coober Pedy

Residents of a remote community in South Australia's APY Lands are concerned about the prospect of food supplies running low after flooding cut the main highway, but local authorities and the Premier say emergency airdrops are on the cards.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2022

Planes heading to South Australia's outback after 'massive deluge' hits APY Lands

South Australia's Premier says there has been an extreme rainfall event in Pukatja on the state's remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2022