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Friday, 16 May 2025

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Hopping into history

YESTERDAY marked the beginning of the biennial Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival. The seven-day program of events, running from Monday to Sunday, May 12 to 18, celebrates the unique Cornish heritage of the Copper Coast. Monday was...

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Counting change for Grey

The Australian Electoral Commission is undertaking a three-candidate preferred count for the seat of Grey. The YPCT understands this is to re-determine which of Liberal candidate Tom Venning, Labor candidate Karin Bolton and independent candidate...

Sarah Herrmann

08 May 2025
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Generous donations bring RV park to life

A HEARTWARMING display of community spirit has transformed Moonta’s RV Park with newly planted native trees to welcome visitors. The project has been in the works for the past 18 months and was made possible solely by donations from the community...

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23 Apr 2025
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Shark surprise

MEMBERS of the public were shocked by an unsightly scene on Ardrossan’s main street earlier this month. The YP Country Times was supplied with a photo showing a Fishwatch vehicle parked on First Street, with a partially uncovered deceased shark...

Sarah Herrmann

13 May 2025
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Local artist gains national recognition for her work

SEVENTEEN-year-old Lacey Faulkner has received national recognition for her Indigenous artwork, unveiled earlier this year at the official launch of Belgravia Leisure’s Reconciliation Action Plan in Maroubra, New South Wales. Ms Faulkner works as...

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29 Apr 2025

Farewell Mayor Darren Braund

AFTER serving for seven years in local government, Yorke Peninsula Council mayor Darren Braund has resigned partway through his second term due to personal reasons. His resignation is effective immediately, and Deputy Mayor Richard Carruthers will...

Algae concerns close oyster farms

OYSTER farms in Stansbury have been forced to close while authorities investigate whether food safety is at risk from brevetoxins produced by the microalgae Karenia. At least six farms were closed from Monday, May 5, as a precaution under the...

Biggest rain in 30 years at Brentwood

THE skies opened over several southern Yorke Peninsula towns late last month, with one location receiving up to 72 millimetres of rain in under an hour, the YP Country Times was told. During the week of April 28 to May 4, Brentwood, Minlaton and...

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Algae concerns close oyster farms

OYSTER farms in Stansbury have been forced to close while authorities investigate whether food safety is at risk from brevetoxins produced by the microalgae Karenia. At least six farms were closed from Monday, May 5, as a precaution under the...

AEC three-candidate count in Grey progressing

AFTER the federal election on Saturday, May 3, the Australian Electoral Commission is conducting a three-candidate preferred (3CP) count for the seat of Grey. This count will determine which two of Liberal candidate Tom Venning, Labor candidate...

New helipad takes flight at Wallaroo

WALLAROO Hospital’s new helipad is now in use, providing faster access to life-saving care for patients. Following a major upgrade, the helipad has passed all necessary tests and is being used to transfer patients to Adelaide hospitals via rescue...

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Tickled pink for BCNA

YPFL/YPNA PINK ROUND... Pat Daniel and Kate Brokate were among those who collected donations for the Yorke Peninsula football and netball competitions’ annual Pink Round on Saturday, May 10. Along with players and supporters, umpires and other...

MLS and Kathleen Slade win state awards

Maitland Lutheran School has been honoured with the Most Outstanding School award at the 2025 Tennis SA Awards, held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Saturday, May 3. The school’s decade-long commitment to integrating tennis into its...

JACK OATEY - Football pioneer, coaching great

A 10-time premiership coach in the SANFL and a Legend in the Australian Football Hall of Fame, Jack Oatey left an unmatched legacy in South Australian football. Before his famed coaching stints at Norwood, West Adelaide and Sturt, the lad from Port...

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KWM Brass Band tuning up for festival concert

KADINA Wallaroo Moonta Band is looking forward to its traditional Copper Coast Cornish Festival concert in the Wallaroo Town Hall this Thursday. Soloist is Liese Gordon, the band’s deputy bandmaster and librarian. “Liese is a very talented...

Keeping the heart beating

HEARTBEAT Copper Triangle has once again been heartened by the generosity of the Copper Coast community, following strong support for its recent fundraising efforts. Throughout April, volunteers held stalls to sell raffle tickets in Wallaroo, Kadin...

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More than you would expect

A CHARACTER home located in Kadina, this property is set on a large 950 square metre corner allotment with side access to shedding. The home offers two perfectly sized bedrooms and a third, smaller bedroom. It also includes an upgraded bathroom and...

Great holiday or forever home

THIS lovely, well-presented home is perfect as a permanent residence or an ideal getaway to Moonta Bay, Neville Hibbard from Blights Real Estate says. The property features three bedrooms, with the main bedroom offering a built-in robe and...

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Counting change for Grey

The Australian Electoral Commission is undertaking a three-candidate preferred count for the seat of Grey. The YPCT understands this is to re-determine which of Liberal candidate Tom Venning, Labor candidate Karin Bolton and independent candidate...

Glimpse of Eternity speaker visiting the Copper Coast

Advertising promotion INTERNATIONAL guest speaker Ian McCormack will visit the Copper Coast next week, sharing his extraordinary story at the Moonta, Kadina and Wallaroo Town Halls from Tuesday to Thursday, May 6-8. From New Zealand, Ian once lived...

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