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Acting principal appointed at Wallaroo Mines as department investigates

WALLAROO Mines Primary School now has an acting principal and the Department for Education is conducting an investigation. Parents from the school have raised concerns about the school’s leadership with the Department for Education, with Member...

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Acting principal appointed at Wallaroo Mines as department investigates

WALLAROO Mines Primary School now has an acting principal and the Department for Education is conducting an investigation. Parents from the school have raised concerns about the school’s leadership with the Department for Education, with Member...

Michelle Daw

04 Nov 2025
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Council defends employee over parking remarks

COPPER Coast Council has declined to comment on reports it is considering legal action against a Moonta ratepayer over remarks made on social media about a parking officer. According to ABC News, Brad Galloway — who resides in a commercial-zoned...

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21 Oct 2025
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Dodgy dollars lead to North Moonta arrests

Two people from North Moonta have been arrested following an investigation into counterfeit currency in the Yorke Mid North region.

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30 Oct 2025
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Bute keeps Australia Day local

BUTE residents will continue their Australia Day celebrations in 2026, despite Barunga West Council’s decision earlier this year to withdraw financial support for the event. The Bute and Districts Australia Day Committee has received a $2000 grant...

Michelle Daw

28 Oct 2025

Rallying for respect

WALLAROO nurses, midwives and their supporters were among hundreds who rallied across South Australia last week in support of a union pay claim. The rallies, held on Wednesday, October 30, were organised by the South Australian branch of the...

Choppy waters for charter boats

TOM Hams and Bree Alcock have had to cope with a double whammy since they bought Port Hughes Fishing Charters in May 2024. Although they operate in areas of Spencer Gulf which appear unaffected by the harmful algal bloom, their bookings have been...

Snowtown captured in mural

A NEW mural celebrating local people and iconic places has been unveiled by the Snowtown community, capturing the essence of the town. The mural was revealed on Friday, October 25, and was funded by the Snowtown Community Management Committee and...

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Child dies in Sandilands crash

A YOUNG child has died following a collision between a car and a truck at Sandilands on Friday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Sandy Church Road, near the intersection of Davies Road, just before 3pm on October 31. Tragically...

Up, up and away

KITES brightened the overcast skies at North Beach during the Wallaroo Kite Festival on Sunday, November 2. From modest kites flown by children to towering creations tethered to vehicles in the strong wind, the colourful display drew plenty of...

‘Angel’ brings siblings together after 56 years

A WALLAROO woman is being hailed as an angel for reuniting three siblings who had not seen each other in 56 years. Dee Daddow began the journey five years ago, posting on Facebook on behalf of her friend Peter Blake, 74, also of Wallaroo. Peter had...

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Super Saturday of racing

The SYP Dirt Circuit Club held its last meeting of the season at its Brentwood track on Saturday, November 1, welcoming 43 drivers and more than 260 spectators. Cars came from all over, including Arno Bay, Ceduna and Black Rock. President Graham...

Talbot leads Lightning to breakthrough win

Wearing the Indigenous Round uniform designed by Temaana Yundu Sanderson-Bromley, the reborn Adelaide Lightning claimed a historic first win of their new franchise era at the State Basketball Centre in Wayville. In the WNBL round 3 clash on Saturday...

Birthday birdies: Hicks fires record round at Ardrossan

Ardrossan Golf Club’s Jack Hicks shot a course-record 63 off-stick on August 30 — the best score in the club’s 100-year history. Hicks hit the milestone on his birthday, making the round an unforgettable gift. “It was pretty exciting to do...

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Free digital sessions help locals build their confidence online

MOONTA Community Library is hosting a series of free digital literacy sessions, thanks to a partnership between Telstra and LibrariesSA. The 12-session program aims to build digital skills in the local community, with each topic designed as a basic...

Tiffney Reynolds joins Graeme Hugo for hospital fundraiser

FRIENDS of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Moonta Auxiliary will present a night of live country music at Moonta Town Hall on Monday, November 17, featuring two popular acts. Kadina singer-songwriter Tiffney Reynolds will join South...

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Room to grow in Kadina: ideal start or smart investment

A FOUR-bedroom home on a generous 1795-square-metre block is turning heads in Kadina, offering excellent value for first-time buyers or savvy investors looking for future potential. Located in a quiet, friendly neighbourhood just minutes from the...

Sea views and space in Port Hughes

THIS Port Hughes property ticks all the boxes — offering sea views, space and proximity to the beach. Blights Real Estate agent Neville Hibbard says the home has plenty to offer, including four bedrooms, a lounge, a large family room...

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The Builders of Belonging: Thank You, Teachers

Advertising Promotion AT Maitland Lutheran, we know true education goes beyond the curriculum – it happens in the connection, the encouragement and the belief that ‘everyone is someone at Maitland Lutheran School’. Our teachers are the heart...

Celebrating our amazing teachers at St Columba’s Memorial School

Advertising Promotion THIS World Teachers’ Day, St Columba’s Memorial School, Yorketown, proudly celebrates the dedicated educators who make our school such a special place. Guided by strong Catholic values, our teachers nurture every child as...

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Yorke Peninsula Field Days 2025 Official Souvenir Guide

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