Yorke Peninsula Country Times

Tragic story shared

Tragic death highlights health flaws THE harrowing story of an elderly man with a traumatic head injury who died after being sent home from hospital brought the problems plaguing local health into sharp relief at the health inquiry hearing in...

Michelle Daw

01 Apr 2025

HEALTH INQUIRY VISITS

RECOMMENDATIONS to the South Australian Government to improve health services on Yorke Peninsula could be finalised within three months. That’s the outlook from parliamentary Economic and Finance Committee chair and Member for Giles, Eddie Hughes...

Rachel Hagan

01 Apr 2025

News

Grey childcare desert holds back aged care

LACK of child care for the youngest members of the Port Broughton community is holding back care and services for its oldest residents. Elizabeth Carroll, chief executive of local aged care provider, Barunga Village, said the company could not meet...

Michelle Daw

01 Apr 2025

News

Toddler rescued after Wallaroo jetty fall

A 3-YEAR-OLD boy was saved by a quick acting friend when he fell about six metres into the water from the Wallaroo jetty last week. Archie had been fishing with his family and friends at the end of the public section of the jetty when he tumbled...

Michelle Daw

01 Apr 2025

HEALTH INQUIRY VISITS

Rachel Hagan

01 Apr 2025

News

Health Inquiry: Growing pains for health services

THE failure of local health services to keep pace with population growth, lack of ambulance services, the impact of the closure of Ardrossan Community Hospital and lack of services were some of the issues presented by speakers at the health inquiry...

Michelle Daw

01 Apr 2025

News

Health Inquiry: Yorke and Northern Local Health Network underfunded

THE Yorke and Northern Local Health Network is underfunded and the state’s health system has a metro-centric focus. That was the stark admission from YNLHN board chair John Voumard at the health inquiry hearing in Wallaroo. He said the board was...

Michelle Daw

01 Apr 2025

Sport

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Moonta runner’s mammoth marathon quest

For most, 42 kilometres is a distance best covered by car but, for tom nelligan, it’s a way of life. The 38-year-old moonta runner is gearing up for his 11th marathon, set to take on the london marathon at the end of april. With years of...

Austinn Lane

01 Apr 2025

Sport

$5000 for fastest community footballers

AFL Gather Round in the Barossa will feature more than footy and wineries — it will host the first Gather Round Sprint, inviting community footballers nationwide to compete. The 70-metre sprint will offer $30,000 in prize money and will be part of...

Contributed

01 Apr 2025

Sport

Sixteen LYPCA A grade flags for Stansbury duo Pitt and Brundell

Stansbury’s success in the Lower Yorke Peninsula Cricket Association has made the club a country cricket legend. Over the past 22 seasons, the club’s A grade side has played in every grand final, winning 18 — a phenomenal success without equal...

Contributed

01 Apr 2025

Community

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Community

Tackling Walk the Yorke for charity

STIRLING resident Phil Chambers has embarked on a 500-kilometre trek along the Walk the Yorke trail to raise funds for Global Mission Partners. GMP is a non-profit organisation supporting communities without access to healthcare and housing around...

Austinn Lane

01 Apr 2025

Community

Keep your pets safe this Easter

WITH Easter around the corner, pet parents should be aware of hidden seasonal dangers that could lead to unexpected vet visits. From chocolate eggs to decorative objects, the holiday cheer can quickly turn into an emergency, especially for curious...

Contributed

01 Apr 2025

Community

Rotary helps Ardrossan SACWA

MAITLAND Rotarian Stuart Palecek volunteered his time hanging new curtains at the South Australian Country Women’s Association, Ardrossan branch clubroom. The SACWA members thanked him for his work. They said service clubs working together was...

Contributed

01 Apr 2025

Property

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Property

Charming country home

NESTLED in the heart of Port Broughton, this stunning four-year-old home with modern features offers the perfect blend of country charm and contemporary living, says Blights Real Estate’s Jade Greenslade. Thoughtfully crafted by the owner-builder...

Contributed

18 Mar 2025

Property

Your sea change

THIS affordable holiday home is perfect as a rental — or why not make it your permanent escape? Blights Real Estate’s Neville Hibbard says the home offers plenty of space and comfort. “Upstairs features a spacious living area, a well-equipped...

Contributed

12 Mar 2025

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Free to read

Minlaton Foodland: A new chapter for a family business

Advertising promotion AFTER years of dreaming and months of hard work, Minlaton Foodland is set to officially open the doors to its brand-new store with a grand opening celebration this Saturday, March 29. The family-owned and operated supermarket...

Contributed

25 Mar 2025

News

No compensation from ElectraNet, SA Power Networks: minister

ELECTRANET and SA Power Networks are not required to compensate the thousands of Yorke Peninsula businesses and residents affected by Friday’s almost 20-hour power outage, according to the state energy minister. Minister Tom Koutsantonis told State...

Sarah Herrmann

19 Mar 2025

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