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KWM Band award recipients

AT KADINA Wallaroo Moonta Band’s recent annual general meeting, bandmaster Linda Kinch was pleased to present the two annual trophies to two worthy recipients. The Sam Trenwith Bandsman of the Year 2024 was awarded to Aaron Jenkins, and the Brian...

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SACWA celebrates Ardrossan branch’s new meeting space

ARDROSSAN branch of the South Australian Country Women’s Association held its first meeting in the newly upgraded meeting room — an occasion marked with community spirit and generosity. The branch has proudly sponsored breakfast for students at...

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The Boogie Man comes to Moonta

RETURNED and Services League Moonta sub-branch is excited to present Peter Symons — also known as The Boogie Man — live in concert on Monday evening, April 28. Tickets are $20 and promise great value for a night of music, fun and entertainment...

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Moonta churches unite for Good Friday service

MOONTA’S churches will once again come together for a special open-air Good Friday service at Queen Square on April 18. This inter-church witness of faith will begin at 9.30am and is supported by all of Moonta’s churches. Organisers encourage...

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Cornish association prepares for Kernewek Lowender

CORNISH Association of South Australia Northern Yorke Peninsula branch held its monthly meeting at the Royal Hotel, Moonta, on March 24. Members discussed preparations for the upcoming Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival, among other...

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Moonta Probus highlights

PRESIDENT Helen Colliver welcomed members and guest speaker Luke Halls to the Moonta and District Probus Club April 7 meeting. Members were reminded about the upcoming three-day visit to Peterborough in October, along with other planned club...

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Great Dunny Hunt returns

CONTINENCE Health Australia is once again on the hunt for Australia’s missing public toilets. The Great Dunny Hunt is ensuring every available toilet is added to the National Public Toilet Map. This year’s hunt runs until Sunday, May 11, which...

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Walk the Yorkes for Charity update

THE Walk the Yorkes for Charity group is back for its fourth campaign, hiking and fundraising for charity partners Backpacks 4 SA Kids and the Southern Yorke Peninsula Royal Flying Doctor Service Support Group. This major event will see the team...

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08 Apr 2025

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Help RDA battle drought

SOUTH Australians are being asked to help Riding for the Disabled SA as it battles the effects of the drought. The organisation is aiming to raise $75,000 to feed and care for its 55 horses over the next six months. The RDA centre at Kadina offers...

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08 Apr 2025

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KMS celebrates World Autism Day

LAST Wednesday, students and staff at Kadina Memorial School came together to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day by wearing a splash of blue and raising funds for Autism SA. Blue donuts were sold as part of the fundraiser, with proceeds going...

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08 Apr 2025

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Yorke Peninsula’s native orchids

MOST of you may know me through my work in agronomy and agriculture on Yorke Peninsula. However, beyond my professional role, I have a deep passion for conserving our region’s native orchids. Through this semi-regular column, I hope to share...

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08 Apr 2025

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Tackling Walk the Yorke for charity

STIRLING resident Phil Chambers has embarked on a 500-kilometre trek along the Walk the Yorke trail to raise funds for Global Mission Partners. GMP is a non-profit organisation supporting communities without access to healthcare and housing around...

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01 Apr 2025

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Keep your pets safe this Easter

WITH Easter around the corner, pet parents should be aware of hidden seasonal dangers that could lead to unexpected vet visits. From chocolate eggs to decorative objects, the holiday cheer can quickly turn into an emergency, especially for curious...

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01 Apr 2025

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Rotary helps Ardrossan SACWA

MAITLAND Rotarian Stuart Palecek volunteered his time hanging new curtains at the South Australian Country Women’s Association, Ardrossan branch clubroom. The SACWA members thanked him for his work. They said service clubs working together was...

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01 Apr 2025

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Probus elects new committee

MOONTA and District Probus Club held its annual general meeting on Monday, March 3. After her annual report on a successful year, president Helen Colliver invited past president Doug Warmington to conduct the election of office bearers for the...

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01 Apr 2025