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Mines train on the right track

MOONTA Mines is continuing its hot streak of milestones with the tourist railway marking its 40th anniversary over the weekend. The railway officially opened on December 8, 1984, and its anniversary was observed to the very day by long-time National...

Sarah Herrmann

10 Dec 2024

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Local childcares ticking all the right boxes

YORKE Peninsula’s childcare centres have placed well in ratings determined by KindiCare. The 21 centres all rated from 7.0 (fair) to 8.9 (very good), with an average score of 8.1. The top three centres on YP were Central Yorke Early Learning...

Sarah Herrmann

10 Dec 2024

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More practise for truckies

STRICTER licensing requirements for South Australian truck drivers will kick in from February. The State Government has overhauled SA’s heavy vehicle licensing following a community-driven petition with almost 20,000 signatures. Among the changes...

Sarah Herrmann

10 Dec 2024

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Report highlights YP’s historical medical racism

‘One must wonder how much suffering went unrecorded’ Warning: This article contains references to Aboriginal people who have passed away, and outdated language. A NEW report detailing the historical medical racism inflicted on the Narungga people...

Sarah Herrmann

03 Dec 2024

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Community chimes in on World Heritage bid

CALLS for increased local consultation as part of the progressing Moonta Mines World Heritage bid were made at a community forum last week. The forum gave those interested the opportunity to quiz UK-based World Heritage consultant Barry Gamble, who...

Sarah Herrmann

03 Dec 2024

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You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch

“THE Grinch is here and so is Christmas.” That was Charlie Donnell’s idea for the headline of this story about the Christmas display his family has created at their Tickera home. The Donnells have been boosting the Christmas spirit of those...

Sarah Herrmann

03 Dec 2024