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Arthurton Oval’s enduring appeal

Fifteen years after a turf pitch was established at Arthurton Oval, the venue has never looked better, says Arthurton curator Ross “Rosco” Atkinson. Before he took over as the oval’s curator, Rosco oversaw the Arthurton bowling green for 27...

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17 Dec 2024

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Teed-off for fundraiser

Eleven golfers from across Yorke Peninsula gathered at Ardrossan Golf Club on Sunday, December 15, to support Cancer Council through The Longest Day challenge. Braving a 5.30am tee-off and scorching 38-degree heat, nine of the players completed 72...

Wilson McShane

17 Dec 2024

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Local athletes star in national event

Mackensie Oliver from Wallaroo Mines Primary School and Jaspa Barnes from Port Broughton Area School have represented South Australia at the School Sport Australia Track and Field Championships. The championships were held at Sydney Olympic Park...

Wilson McShane

17 Dec 2024

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Steph signs with Golden State

Stephanie Talbot, Kadina, has moved teams in the US Women’s National Basketball Association, after she was selected by the Golden State Valkyries in the 2025 WNBA Expansion Draft on December 6. Talbot left the Los Angeles Sparks, despite signing...

Wilson McShane

17 Dec 2024

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Shineah Goody on Port’s best and fairest list

The future of AFLW is bright at Alberton if Port Adelaide Football Club’s best and fairest awards are any indication. In her debut season, Shineah Goody (Edithburgh) took home fourth in the club’s best and fairest count on December 9. Ruck...

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17 Dec 2024

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On an elevated stage

Report by: Peter Argent WNBL At the 36ers Arena, Adelaide Lightning held a 10-point lead at halftime (34-24) against the University of Canberra Capitals on Sunday, December 15. The Capitals were still in a good position at the three-quarter time...

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17 Dec 2024

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Jacobs enters second season on a high

Report by: Peter Argent Woodville-West Torrens senior coach Sam Jacobs returned to Yorke Peninsula last week (December 10) to deliver a coaching workshop for the region’s coaches, at Moonta. Jacobs said sessions like these were important to...

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17 Dec 2024

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YP to host women’s cricket comp

After about four years, a female cricket competition will resume on Yorke Peninsula, at Wallaroo Oval, next year. Competition organiser Grant Hodder, who has coached women’s cricket in Adelaide said, while a start date was yet to be finalised...

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17 Dec 2024

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LYPCA midseason review: who’s hot, who’s not?

Report by: “12th man” After winning last year’s grand final, Stansbury leads the charge in the Lower Yorke Peninsula Cricket Association. Stansbury has lost only one match this season and is aided by James Moss and Zachary Bertoldi with the bat...

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17 Dec 2024

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YPCA... Finals contenders to be decided

Report by: “Diamond Duck” One game away from the Christmas break, Moonta has flexed its muscles as the competition’s top side. It is yet to lose a match, because of its bowling. While it no doubt has one of, if not, the best batting lineup in the...

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17 Dec 2024

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Yorke Valley basketball

Juniors Round 5 results 9-12-24 UNDER 12 GIRLS Moonta Red 52 d Arthurton 12. Paskeville White 15 d Paskeville Black 14. Wallaroo 37 d Moonta Blue 11. Kadina Black 20 d Kadina Red 14. UNDER 12 BOYS Arthurton Black 48 d Wallaroo Red 18. Paskeville 26...

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17 Dec 2024

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Yorkers second at U18 Country Championships

Yorke Valley Basketball Association Yorkers sent a women’s and a men’s team to the Basketball SA Country Under 18 championships, held December 7 and 8. Both teams competed in division II of their respective draws. Women What an incredible...

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17 Dec 2024

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SYP Breakers create incentive with junior umpire awards

The SYP Basketball Association (Breakers) has started a junior umpiring incentive award this season. The award was the brainchild of the association umpires’ coordinator Ray Hurley and recognises one junior umpire every week with a voucher. Hurley...

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17 Dec 2024

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Mid YP Junior tennis

Results 14-12-24 Sandilands Hawks 48 games, 8 sets, defeated Maitland Panthers 19, 1. Doubles: A Schulz, J Mattschoss d P Kohlhagen, N May 6-3; C Wheare, O Schulz d M Southwood, C Tape 6-3; C Mattschoss, G Wheare d C Tape, C Tape 6-0. Singles...

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17 Dec 2024

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SYP Junior tennis

Results 14-12-24 Rafter 6 sets, 43 games defeated Cash 3, 28. Doubles: A Goodes, H Forbes d R Goodes, G Brown 6-5; D Redding, T Hoskin d L Short, T Dart 6-3; N Redding, B Spiers lost to L Forbes, W Slade 2-4. Singles: Ava Goodes d Rylan Goodes 6-4...

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17 Dec 2024