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Advanced numeracy and 10pm bedtime: What autism looks like for Marley

SARAH Taheny first had an inclination that her son Marley might be on the autism spectrum when, at 18 months old, “it was almost like waking up to a different child”. “He developed completely typical up until that age, and they tell me that...

Sarah Herrmann

08 Apr 2025

News

Can the show go on?

YORKE Peninsula’s only functioning cinema is at risk, with its owner saying dwindling attendances could force them to reduce their opening hours to school holidays only. Kadina Cinema owner Michelle Coles said she was considering cutting the...

Sarah Herrmann

08 Apr 2025

News

Farmers’ mining plea rejected

“IF YOU walk into State Parliament, in the House of Representatives, on the floor — embedded in the carpet — is wheat sheaves and grapes,” Pine Point farmer Brenton Davey says. “That was put there as recognition of what the primary...

Sarah Herrmann

08 Apr 2025

News

Three more candidates for Grey

THE announcement of new candidates Karin Bolton (Labor), Laury Bais (Trumpet of Patriots) and Kylie Evans (Family First) has created a field of seven so far vying to win the seat of Grey in the May 3 federal election. They join existing candidates...

Sarah Herrmann

08 Apr 2025

Sport

Interschool sports day

The Yorke Peninsula Secondary Schools Athletics Carnival was held at Moonta Area School on Tuesday, March 25. All nine YP secondary schools were in attendance for a chance to take out the Yorke Peninsula Country Times handicap shield. Expect a full...

Sarah Herrmann

01 Apr 2025

News

New leader for Wallaroo Primary

DEPUTY principal Jenevieve Heinrich has taken over the reins at Wallaroo Primary School. She replaces Dominica Thomson, who last week departed for Ernabella Anangu School in the APY Lands, after five years in charge of WPS. “We are definitely very...

Sarah Herrmann

01 Apr 2025