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Honouring decades of service to Women’s and Children’s Hospital

A VETERAN supporter of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital has been honoured for her volunteer service that spans almost 50 years. Julie Tonkin was presented with flowers at a special general meeting of the Yorketown/Warooka auxiliary of the...

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18 Feb 2025

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Support ovarian cancer research

FEBRUARY is Ovarian Cancer Aware‑ness Month, and the Letitia Linke Research Foundation has launched the Let’s Talk Ovaries campaign. The foundation honours Letitia Linke, a former Maitland resident diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2014 at...

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18 Feb 2025

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Moonta Probus back in time

MOONTA and District Probus Club members heard a brief history of the club at their February 3 meeting. President Helen Colliver invited past president Richard Bastian to recount the club’s beginnings. Mr Bastian, referring to the club newsletter...

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18 Feb 2025

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Spirit of sustainability at a high

MORE than 4000 items were sold and almost 2000 items saved from landfill, thanks to the Yorke Peninsula Council’s 2024 Garage Sale Trail. Held across two massive weekends in November, 903 YP residents got involved in 48 garage sales and stalls in...

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18 Feb 2025

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Wallaroo artist’s works on display in Moonta

WALLAROO artist Debbie Seater is showcasing a diverse collection of artworks at the Moonta Gallery of the Arts throughout February. The exhibition, Outsider In, features more than 40 of Ms Seater’s pieces and is open daily from 11am to 3pm. Ms...

Joanna Tucker

11 Feb 2025

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Sunday arvo music at Moonta RSL

LIVE music returns to the Moonta RSL sub-branch this weekend, with Just Mates set to play at the first RSL Sunday Session for 2025. Lunch will be available, with steak sandwiches and a sausage sizzle on offer. Given the popularity of these Sunday...

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11 Feb 2025

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Probus back in action

MINLATON Yorke Peninsula Probus Club has resumed after its summer holidays break. Members reconnected at St Benedict’s meeting room on Friday, January 17. The club is on a membership drive, seeking retired or semi-retired locals looking to...

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11 Feb 2025

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Purple poppies in Corny Point

CORNY Point is one of the only towns in the state to celebrate War Animal Day, by holding a ceremony and wearing purple poppies to commemorate the millions of animals who have died serving in wars. A small ceremony will be held to recognise the...

Rachel Hagan

11 Feb 2025

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A month to go till the Maitland Show

V8 FANS — Gary Baxter will be back with the Ultimate Challenge: Holden versus Ford on the Elias Smith Oval at the 146th Maitland Show next month. The Maitland Show Ute Muster and the Young Farmers’ Challenge are also set to draw crowds, along...

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11 Feb 2025

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Maitland celebrates Australia Day

MAITLAND and District Progress Association, supported by Maitland Apex Club, hosted an Australia Day Breakfast, bringing together many from the local community. Following breakfast, attendees gathered at the Maitland Town Hall to recognise Max...

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04 Feb 2025

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SYP Historic Vehicle Club thriving

SOUTHERN Yorke Peninsula Historic Vehicle Club is going from strength to strength, with growing membership, new technology and an exciting calendar of events. Originally formed in 1984 as the Southern Yorke Peninsula Veteran, Vintage and Classic...

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04 Feb 2025

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Makin’ tracks at YP veterans centre

POPULAR vocalist Lyn Stead will return to the Yorke Peninsula Veterans and Community Centre in Kadina for the monthly Friday evening dinner on February 7. Lyn has been working on new songs for her playlist while her long-time singing partner, Sandy...

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04 Feb 2025

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Country crooner heads to Moonta

RENOWNED Australian country artist Brian Letton will bring his 2025 national tour to Moonta, performing at a fundraiser for the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide. With a career spanning over three decades, Brian has performed everywhere...

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04 Feb 2025

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A year of highs for Kadina club

KADINA Cottage Garden Club continues to welcome new members who share a common love of gardening and the great outdoors. The club will commence another jam-packed year at the YP Veterans and Community Centre in Kadina at 9.30am on Wednesday...

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04 Feb 2025

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Valentine’s Day gift guide: jewellery, flowers and heartfelt cards

VALENTINE’S Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate love and show your special someone how much they mean to you. Whether you’re marking a new romance or cherishing a lifelong bond, the right gift can make the day even more memorable. From...

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04 Feb 2025