Yorke Peninsula Country Times

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

Green light to fix ramp

YORKE Peninsula Council has voted to modify the new $3.5 million boat ramp at Marion Bay following community outcry about its safety. At council’s monthly meeting on July 9, elected members voted to acknowledge community feedback and to re-open...

Michelle Daw

15 Jul 2025

News

Historic church falling down

COPPER Coast Council is set to buy an historic church near the tentatively listed UNESCO World Heritage Moonta Mines site which is continuing to deteriorate. The East Moonta Methodist Church, at the corner of Verran Terrace and Deeble Street, had...

Joanna Tucker

15 Jul 2025

News

Stansbury ready to Twist ‘n’ Shout

WITH a little help from the Regional Arts Fund, singer Charlee Watt will be the life of Stansbury’s party at this year’s GROUNDED YP Arts Festival with her soulful take on The Beatles classics. Beating up the Beatles is the Port Lincoln...

Rachel Hagan

15 Jul 2025

From farm to stage

LOCAL vocalist and musician Karina Voigt says she is ready to light Stansbury up and get people out of their seats dancing at this year’s GROUNDED YP Arts Festival. It is tough for anyone to break into the music industry, but for regional artists...

Rachel Hagan

17 Jul 2025

News

Future leaders connected to the past

WITH the next generation at the forefront of this NAIDOC Week, the people of Point Pearce made sure their young people are proud of and connected to their culture with a big celebration creating bonds across the generations. To mark the 50th...

Rachel Hagan

15 Jul 2025

News

Opposition “scaremongering” on helipads

STATE Health Minister Chris Picton has accused Opposition spokesperson for regional health Penny Pratt of “spreading lies” and “scaremongering” after she questioned the $23.4 million regional helipad upgrade program. Ms Pratt called on the...

Joanna Tucker

15 Jul 2025

Sport

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Sport

Alex claims big win in Queensland

KADINA product, Alex Larwood, has had one of the biggest wins of his motorsport career, claiming first place in the Pirelli MX2 event held in June. Racing in Warwick, Queens-land, the 21-year-old did it the hard way — getting caught up in an...

Austinn Lane

15 Jul 2025

Sport

Local players shine at National Basketball Championships

Local basketball stars Nate Mercer of Kadina and Eva Harris of Paskeville represented South Australia Country at the under 16 National Basketball Championships in Bendigo between July 5 and 13. Mercer was a standout in his team, averaging 14.6...

Harry Rennie

15 Jul 2025

Sport

YP talents feature across zones

Along with those who played for Central Zone, male and female talents from Yorke Peninsula played for other zone teams at the 2025 South Australian Country Football Championships in Port Pirie from July 11 to 13. For the only undefeated team in the...

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15 Jul 2025

Community

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Community

Charity quilts sew cosy

MOONTA Bay Lifestyle Estate’s craft group has demonstrated the power of community and compassion, donating almost 30 handmade quilts and blankets to Anglicare to support those in need across the Copper Coast this winter. Meeting fortnightly in the...

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15 Jul 2025

Community

New president looks to the future

THE Ardrossan branch of the Country Women’s Association has elected a new president to take the 80-year-old branch into the future. Beverley Elliott was elected to the role at the branch’s annual general meeting on June 8, replacing outgoing...

Contributed

15 Jul 2025

Property

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Property

Space, charm and opportunity

THIS property offers much more than most in the area, according to Neville Hibbard from Blights Real Estate. Set on a triangular rural living allotment with two road frontages and totalling 2.53 hectares (6.25 acres), there’s room for a motorbike...

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08 Jul 2025

Property

Stylish start or smart investment

LOCATED just a two-minute drive from Moonta’s bustling main street and close to some of the region’s best fishing spots, this home offers a relaxed, beachside lifestyle with everyday convenience. Whether you’re starting out, scaling down, or...

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08 Jul 2025

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Bigger and better for Specsavers Kadina

Advertising promotion SPECSAVERS Kadina has opened its new, purpose-built store, designed to deliver the highest level of care and service to the local community. The new store offers significantly enhanced facilities to ensure a seamless and...

Contributed

15 Jul 2025

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Enfield Furnishers’ massive mid-year clear out

Advertising promotion WITH all the mid-year sales in full swing, Enfield Furnishers Kadina has massive ranges of selected floor stock, including lounge suites, dining suites, bedroom suites, recliner suites and mattresses at discounts of between 10...

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15 Jul 2025

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