Yorke Peninsula Country Times

Telstra outage in Kadina

Telstra customers in Kadina will experience interruptions to their mobile service this week. Telstra is upgrading the mobile base station that services Kadina to improve 4G capacity and add 5G coverage to this site. Works commenced on Tuesday...

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Trick or treat

Slippery little sucker makes Halloween extra scary THE Clarke family, of Tickera, faced their scariest Halloween yet, thanks to a brown snake which bit 6-year-old Kai hours before he was meant to go trick or treating. Kai had been looking forward to...

Rachel Hagan

05 Nov 2024

News

‘Country kids can do anything’ says Sara

TWO former Port Broughton residents are set to host a prestigious national radio show. The first is award-winning journalist Sally Sara, who will replace Patricia Karvelas as the host of ABC’s Radio National Breakfast next year. She will be joined...

Sarah Herrmann

05 Nov 2024

News

Cost-of-living campaign kicks off

TOGETHER with Drakes Supermarkets, the YP Country Times is conducting a cost-of-living campaign, which includes the chance to win up to $2500 worth of prizes. Starting this week, six editions the YP Country Times will include stories examining...

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05 Nov 2024

Telstra outage in Kadina

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MP sentencing postponed

NARUNGGA MP Fraser Ellis has successfully had his sentencing postponed as he awaits the outcome of his Supreme Court appeal. Mr Ellis was found guilty of four counts of deception in July, related to claims made under the Country Members...

Joanna Tucker

05 Nov 2024

News

Life membership for CFS volunteer

SOUTH Australian Country Fire Service life membership has recently been bestowed on Northern Yorke Peninsula Group Officer David “Bussy” Bussenschutt. Region 2 Operations Planning Officer Chadd Schwarz, representing the Region Commander, thanked...

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05 Nov 2024

Sport

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CY School celebrates SAASTA champions

Central Yorke’s South Australian Aboriginal Secondary Training Academy Connect team overcame more than 28 schools to win South Australia’s Aboriginal Power Cup, at Alberton Oval, last month. The CY Academy earnt the cup by excelling both on and...

Wilson McShane

05 Nov 2024

Sport

Georgie Horjus already a hero

At 22 years of age, Georgie Horjus has become a fan favourite on the netball court. Since making her Super Netball League debut with Adelaide Thunderbirds in 2020, every time her face pops up on the big screen it is met with an excited applause...

Wilson McShane

05 Nov 2024

Sport

AFLW: Goody finals bound

Port Adelaide and Shineah Goody (Edithburgh) have secured an AFLW home final. Finishing the regular season with a dramatic one-point win over Greater Western Sydney — the Power’s sixth victory in a row — it had been already assured a finals...

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05 Nov 2024

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Community

SACWA Ardrossan to celebrate 75 years of Christmas tradition

SOUTH Australian Country Women’s Association Ardrossan branch is marking 75 years of festive celebrations this Decem ber with a community Christmas event at the Ardrossan Hotel. This special gathering, open to the public, will feature live music...

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05 Nov 2024

Community

Cornish association supports Moonta Scouts’ Jamboree Trip

YORKE Peninsula branch of the Cornish Association of South Australia held its final meeting of the year on October 28. Guest speaker was Adam Watson, Scoutmaster for the Moonta Scout Troop, who shared updates on the troop’s activities and plans...

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05 Nov 2024

Profiles

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Profiles

Annette’s passion for rural education

ANNETTE Morphett says she has always had a deep affinity for rural schools and communities. The passionate educator has spent more than 20 years at Wallaroo’s St Mary MacKillop School where she has positively impacted the educational outcomes of...

Will Hunter

31 Oct 2023

Profiles

Bettering Bute for 50 years

A STALWART of the Bute community, Malcolm McDonald has clocked up 50 years as a Country Fire Service volunteer. He was presented his 50-year service medal a ceremony in Gawler in July. Mr McDonald joined the service in 1971 when it was knon as the...

Jess Liddy

10 Oct 2023

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PENINSULA TOYOTA – DRIVING INTO THE FUTURE

Celebrating Richard Gunning AFTER more than 50 years working in the Gunnings family business, including 34 years as dealer principal, Richard Gunning has handed over the keys. Gunnings Automotive Group is multi-franchise; Peninsula Toyota became the...

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05 Nov 2024

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Food on the move

Food vans accelerate across the country THE popularity of mobile food and beverage vans continues to gain traction, especially on Yorke Peninsula. Food trucks have gained widespread popularity, with almost two-thirds of the population eating out at...

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05 Nov 2024

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