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Friday, 10 October 2025

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BIG RIGS AND BIG CROWDS

Field days gets the thumbs up MORE than 20,000 people streamed through the gates for last week’s biennial Yorke Peninsula Field Days at Paskeville. Held from September 30 to October 2, the three-day event featured 506 exhibitors and a full daily...

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New Town dog attack sparks plea for pet owner responsibility

THE mother of a 5-year-old boy who survived a vicious dog attack in New Town has appealed to dog owners to keep their dogs securely fenced at home and under control in public. Stephany Bamford’s son Devon had to be flown to the Women’s and...

Michelle Daw

08 Oct 2025
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Gray elected Yorke Peninsula mayor

KYLIE Gray has been elected mayor of Yorke Peninsula Council after securing a decisive victory in the supplementary election. Ms Gray received 2615 votes, or 72.42 per cent of the 3611 formal ballots cast. Her opponent, Michael O’Connell, recorded...

Erica Andrews

24 Sep 2025
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Water tower mural hidden by new development

A KADINA art attraction has been overshadowed by a new commercial development that blocks it from view. The Kadina Water Tower mural is no longer visible to traffic on the Copper Coast Highway after the cement walls of two bulky goods outlets were...

Sarah Herrmann

16 Sep 2025
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Wallaroo Shores estate land sold

ASPEN Group has purchased the estate land portion of Wallaroo Shores for $14.1 million, with the 13.45-hectare development to be renamed Aspen Wallaroo. Aspen and Copper Coast Council have agreed to a concept masterplan that includes more than 300...

Sarah Herrmann

30 Sep 2025

Experts dive into fish stock studies

GARFISH, whiting and calamari stock assessment began in Gulf St Vincent last week, with the opposition calling the government’s timing “sluggish”. The state government announced a “rapid assessment of fish stocks and fisheries” on July 22...

New Town dog attack sparks plea for pet owner responsibility

THE mother of a 5-year-old boy who survived a vicious dog attack in New Town has appealed to dog owners to keep their dogs securely fenced at home and under control in public. Stephany Bamford’s son Devon had to be flown to the Women’s and...

North Kilkerran solar-powered tank mixer an Australian first

SA Water is the first water utility in Australia to install a solar-powered standalone mixing device in a treated mains water supply storage tank. The innovative system, now operating at the utility’s 1.2-megalitre North Kilkerran tank on upper...

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Drought a ‘suffocating thing to live through’

KEEP connected, focus on what you can control, get active and ask for help — these are the four key messages directed at farmers by a new drought support campaign. Launched at the 2025 Yorke Peninsula Field Days, Weather It Together gives farmers...

Interim ferry sought for Spencer Gulf

SPENCER Gulf Searoad says it is working to secure an interim replacement ferry to service Wallaroo and Lucky Bay, so sailing can resume after November 30. SGS director Dr Stuart Ballantyne confirmed the Aurora V, which previously serviced the route...

Hit the road for men’s mental health

UP to 250 motorcyclists will roar out of Wallaroo on Saturday, October 18 for the fourth annual Better Blokes Project Thunder run. Together, they will take a 480-kilometre cruise around the Mid North and upper Yorke Peninsula, stopping at hotels in...

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George Hewett is Carlton’s B&F

Former Broughton-Mundoora junior George Hewett has been crowned Carlton Football Club’s best and fairest for 2025, winning the John Nicholls Medal with 160 votes. He finished ahead of co-vice-captain Jacob Weitering (147) and midfielder Adam Cerr...

VFL premiership glory for former Ardrossan Roo

Former Ardrossan Roos A grade footballer Caleb Poulter experienced the euphoria of premiership success in the VFL late last month, playing a key role in Footscray Bulldogs’ grand final triumph over the Southport Sharks. The decider was held on...

Brad Hogg shares cricket memories and mental health message at YP Field Days

Former Australian Test cricketer Brad Hogg was a special guest at the 2025 Yorke Peninsula Field Days, where he spoke at the Wallaroo Football and Netball Club site across two sessions. Hogg’s visit formed part of his work with Grain Producers...

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Moonta Miners Cottage brings history to life

MOONTA Miners Cottage and Heritage Garden, located on Verco Street, Moonta Mines, continues to draw visitors eager to experience a glimpse of life in the early mining days. Originally opened as a museum by the National Trust of South Australi...

Minlaton Probus Club visits Cheetham Salt

MEMBERS and friends of the Minlaton Yorke Peninsula Probus Club enjoyed an informative outing to the Cheetham Salt at Price recently. Travelling along the Yorke Highway, the group was officially welcomed outside the saltworks’ site office, where...

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Cyber risks rising for property buyers, sellers

HALF of Australians buying property are unconcerned about cyber security, despite real estate transactions being a growing target for online criminals, new data has revealed. A survey by property technology firm InfoTrack, released to mark Cyber...

Beachfront home with sweeping sea views

SOLIDLY built and spread over two storeys, this coastal home takes full advantage of its enviable location, says Len Easther from Elders Real Estate. “Offering uninterrupted sea views across the gulf to the Adelaide Hills, this much-loved home has...

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Wills for the whole family

Advertising promotion IT is not uncommon for couples to make mutual wills agreements with the best of intentions — but life rarely follows our carefully laid plans, Mildwaters Byrth Lawyers & Conveyancers warn. Picture two partners in their...

Liberty Rural: trusted bulk fuel supplier for Yorke Peninsula

Advertising promotion LIBERTY Rural has become a cornerstone of Yorke Peninsula’s agricultural and business community, providing reliable bulk fuel solutions and outstanding service to farms, businesses and transport operators. With a dedicated...

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Yorkes Magazine Spring 2025

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YPFD Photo Album

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Yorke Peninsula Field Days 2025 Official Souvenir Guide

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