Yorke Peninsula Country Times

THE STATION FUNDING CUT

FUNDING for Wallaroo’s community mental health and wellbeing centre, The Station, has been cut following a recent decision by the Australian Government, ending more than 10 years of support. The Station operated under three-year funding contracts...

Joanna Tucker

05 Aug 2025

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Not a fine day for parking

COPPER Coast residents are in uproar after receiving parking fines via an artificial intelligence system, describing it as “just not right.” The $65 parking fines have been issued with the assistance of Copper Coast Council’s Aero Ranger...

Joanna Tucker

29 Jul 2025
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Minlaton ready to be thrown in the deep end

THE Minlaton Caravan Park has boosted accommodation with recent developments, but park owners say their progress is being halted because they do not own the land. For the past five years, Amy and Glenn Lennerth have managed the Minlaton Caravan Park...

Rachel Hagan

15 Jul 2025
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Celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC

Tired of being put in a box A POINT Pearce educator is reflecting on her personal journey with education and how the space needs to move forward as we recognise the next generation of young Aboriginal leaders for NAIDOC Week. Tshara Rigney is...

Rachel Hagan

15 Jul 2025
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‘Hundreds of millions’ should be spent on marine restoration, biologist says

IT WAS a full house in Minlaton Town Hall as an estuarine ecologist warned South Australia’s gulfs were unlikely to be “properly flushed” in the next 12 months, and a marine biologist called for hundreds of millions to be spent on restoring...

Sarah Herrmann

29 Jul 2025

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We’re waiting on the state government, council says

UPGRADES to Wallaroo’s eastern entrance roads have experienced delays, according to the Copper Coast Council. Heavy rain has further affected the area, causing deterioration at the Owen Terrace and Irwine Street intersection. Chief executive Dylan...

Joanna Tucker

05 Aug 2025

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Uncertainty prevails despite algae grants

SMALL businesses have expressed concerns about long-term financial assistance after eligibility criteria for the $10,000 algal bloom grants were revealed last week. Pubs are one of the businesses not eligible, but Dalrymple Hotel, Stansbury...

Sarah Herrmann

05 Aug 2025

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PREMIER MAKES A SPLASH

GRANTS of up to $100,000 will be available to fisheries and aquaculture businesses significantly affected by the harmful algae bloom, Premier Peter Malinauskas announced during his visit to Yorke Peninsula yesterday, July 28. This will include an...

Sarah Herrmann

29 Jul 2025

We’re waiting on the state government, council says

Joanna Tucker

05 Aug 2025

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PUBLIC SPEAKER WINNER

MOONTA Area School student Jordan has taken out first place in the junior primary category of the 2025 Our SAAY Public Speaking Competition. Milly, also from MAS, was runner-up in the middle school category. They participated in the competition...

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05 Aug 2025

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THE STATION FUNDING CUT

Joanna Tucker

05 Aug 2025

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Introducing the Lincoln Bruhn Cup

Moonta and CMS Crows football clubs have joined forces to recognise Lincoln Bruhn, a long-serving match day mascot and valued figure at both clubs. Although Bruhn has never taken the field as a player, he has contributed 18 years of service as...

Austinn Lane

05 Aug 2025

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Trinity brings home silver in pool rescue

Trinity McLeod, of Wallaroo, came home from the SA Pool Rescue State Championships last month with some impressive results, including a silver medal. The Surf Life Saving SA event was held at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Oaklands Park, June...

Austinn Lane

05 Aug 2025

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Women’s state sandgreens to tee-off at Crystal Brook

The first-ever SA Women’s Invitational Statewide Sandgreen Championship will be hosted by the Northern District Golf Association at Crystal Brook later this month. The event will run across two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 19-20, with...

Austinn Lane

05 Aug 2025

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SACWA celebrates 79 years of service and launches new craft morning

ARDROSSAN branch of the South Australian Country Women’s Association will celebrate its 79th birthday with a special gathering at the SACWA room in the Ardrossan Small Hall, 10.30am onwards on Tuesday, August 12. Guests will travel from nearby...

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05 Aug 2025

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Local artists featured in Saltbush Country exhibition

YORKE Peninsula artists Deanna and Lynette Newchurch are among the standout contributors to Saltbush Country, a powerful touring exhibition set to open in Kadina on Friday, August 9. Presented by Country Arts SA in partnership with Tarnanthi...

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05 Aug 2025

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Coastal living luxury

FEATURE PROPERTY North Beach 9 Palmer Esplanade $ contact agent Agent Ray White Yorke Peninsula — RLA 228054 Phone David Bussenschutt 0429 692 511, Samantha Mitchell 0448 902 499 THIS is a magnificent waterfront property selling fully furnished so...

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29 Jul 2025

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Spacious family living

DISCOVER the perfect blend of space, comfort and lifestyle with this substantial four-bedroom brick-veneer home set on over 4 acres of partially landscaped grounds. Designed to accommodate growing families or those who love to entertain, this home...

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22 Jul 2025

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Shining a light on unsung heroes of Parkview

Advertising Promotion THE staff of Parkview Aged and Home Care at Moonta are being hailed as unsung heroes to mark Aged Care Employee Day. Chief executive Michael Powell says the special day is an opportunity to recognise their unwavering commitment...

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05 Aug 2025

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New hire business opens in Point Turton

Advertising promotion A NEW local business is making hard work easier across Yorke Peninsula. Point Turton Hire, run by locals Ron and Samantha Freckleton, offers an extensive range of machinery and gear for hire — with or without an operator, and...

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05 Aug 2025

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