I AM not sure whether South Australians know the no pokies party — or SA-BEST under the leadership of former Senator Nick Xenophon — has given up the battle to remove poker machines in this state.

FOSSIL fuels are making the world sicker and sicker, and the Liberal Party politicians in Canberra, rightly characterised by South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill on Channel 10’s The Project as “knuckle draggers”, are a major part of the problem in Australia.

WHEN reading the YP Country Times one could be forgiven for thinking the Copper Coast Council CEO has been given the go ahead to use his shovel, which he has ready, when he chooses.

REX Minerals has taken a major step forward in progressing its Hillside copper-gold project near Pine Point.

YORKE Peninsula Council has enlisted Maritime Constructions to repair seven local jetties.

BUTE farmer Rebecca Hewett is the Australian Conservatives candidate for Narungga in the state election.

SA Water will start upgrading the water main under Victoria Street, Yorketown, next week.

MINISTER for Health Peter Malinauskas was given a clear picture of the situation at Wallaroo Hospital by staff last week.

DISTRICT Council of Barunga West will investigate the feasibility of installing an electric car recharge station in Port Broughton.

EACH week until the state election on Saturday, March 17, the YP Country Times is offering each candidate for the local seat of Narungga the chance to have their say.