Yorke Peninsula Country Times

Algal bloom threatens entire marine habitats

ENTIRE marine habitats around Yorke Peninsula could be destroyed by the current algal bloom, a local marine conservationist has warned. Speaking at a community forum in Marion Bay on Sunday, June 1, Andy Cameron of Foul Bay said the full extent of...

Michelle Daw

Governor backs Cornish mining heritage bid

SOUTH Australia’s bid for World Heritage recognition of the historic Cornish mining sites at Burra and Moonta has received a boost following a meeting with Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, and Mr Rod...

Federal drought support falls short, say SA grain producers

GRAIN Producers South Australia says new federal drought support measures will offer limited immediate relief to grain producers facing severe financial pressure across SA. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited a drought-affected farm near Gawler...

Michelle Daw

Brevetoxin in Stansbury oysters at concerning levels

BREVETOXIN levels in oysters at Stansbury have been measured at four times the safety standard, according to local oyster farmer Steve Bowley, of Pacific Estate Oysters. While the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA told YP Country Times...

Sarah Herrmann

HUGE JOB LOSS

Port Wakefield abattoir to close A PORT Wakefield abattoir is set to close next year, with upwards of 200 employees to lose their jobs. JBS Australia has announced it will suspend operations indefinitely at Seven Point Pork in January. The decision...

Sarah Herrmann

Wallaroo to Lucky Bay ferry service here to stay

SPENCER Gulf Searoad has reaffirmed its commitment to upgrading the Wallaroo-Lucky Bay ferry service, following reports the Aurora V has been sold to the Samoan Government. The company operates a seven-day-a-week passenger and vehicle transport...

Michelle Daw

Sport

View all

Sport

YPFL: Bute boosted to top after close win

It was a full day of footy in perfect conditions, with CMS Crows claiming the junior and senior colts at Bute, playing with heart and grit in both matches. In the B grade, the Roosters were dominant from the outset, putting together a strong...

Sport

Short third at SA state titles

Yorke Peninsula Dirt Kart Club racer Jack Short delivered an impressive performance at the South Australian titles in early May, racing home to claim third place in the 125 Light class. The 18-year-old competed in two categories — KT Lights and...

Austinn Lane

Sport

Sharks unveil new site

The Port Hughes Bowling Club has taken a major step forward, last week unveiling a sign at the St Andrews Drive site of its new home. The new facility will be built within The Dunes and will complement the Copperclub Golf Club, which is also...

Austinn Lane

Community

View all

Community

Pink promoted to Wallaroo Primary’s Wellbeing Dog

PINK, a Keeshond sponsored by the Wallaroo Lions Club, has been appointed the new Wellbeing Dog at Wallaroo Primary School. Already known to students through her work as a Story Dog since 2023, Pink was the first of her kind on the Copper Coast...

Community

Country favourite at June dinner dance

COUNTRY entertainer Cactus Martens will take the stage in Kadina on Friday, June 13, promising a night of music, laughter and lively company. The YP Veterans and Community Centre’s monthly dinner dance will feature Cactus’s signature blend of...

Property

View all

Property

Rare opportunity to make Wallaroo’s best location home

BEACHFRONT opportunities like this don’t come around often — and, after years of interest, the vendor is ready to sell one of the most iconic parcels of land at Wallaroo’s North Beach. “This is truly the best location in Wallaroo,” Neville...

Property

Two homes, 124 acres and a beachside lifestyle

A RARE chance to secure two stunning homes on 124 acres of natural scrubland just minutes from the coast is now available on lower Yorke Peninsula. Marketed by Nutrien Harcourts’ Troy Goldsworthy, the property includes a beautifully renovated...

27 May 2025

Free to Read

View all

Free to read

Kadina Retravision helping you keep warm in winter

Advertising Promotion YOU can heat your entire house with Kadina Retravision’s wide range of split-system air conditioners from leading brands including Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu, Kelvinator and Teco. Retravision is currently offering a bonus...

Free to read

Get your vehicle ready for winter

Advertising promotion BEFORE you head off this winter, take your vehicle and caravan to Yorke Automotive at Maitland to get them ready for the road. “We have all the gear and experience to service and maintain all vehicles, from small passenger...