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New Moonta food program supports locals

MOONTA Uniting Church has launched a new monthly initiative, Tummy Filla Friday, offering free bags of groceries to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. Held on the first Friday of each month at ‘the church on the square’...

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Tiddy Widdy celebrates a milestone

A CELEBRATION in Tiddy Widdy Beach last week commemorated a major community milestone. Residents gathered on Wednesday, October 22, to recognise 30 years since the District Council of Central Yorke Peninsula handed over care of the Tiddy Widdy Beach...

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BSA riders visit YP

MEMBERS of the BSA Owners Club of SA held their annual rally at Port Vincent over the weekend. Their itinerary included morning tea catered by the SA Country Women’s Ardrossan branch members on Sunday, October 26. Throughout its two-day visit, the...

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Milestones and a new member for Wallaroo Probus Club

WALLAROO Probus Club welcomed new member Carolyn Grech at its recent meeting, with president Geoff Male conducting the induction. Members also congratulated Pat and Colin Brereton on their 70th wedding anniversary. Pat was additionally recognised on...

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Open mic poetry debuts

THERE was a good turnout for the first Copper Coast Open Mic Poetry night at Moonta RSL on October 15. There were poems from new poets, seasoned poets and all those in between. Featured poet Nigel Ford, who is an open mic poetry finalist for South...

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Dinner dance encore for Just Mates

JUST Mates the Band is returning to the YP Veterans and Community Centre in Kadina for its monthly dinner dance next week. Just Mates has been performing across Yorke Peninsula since early 2020. Band members are Reg “Arn” Baldock, Barry...

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Community contributions highlighted at Copper Coast annual meeting

LOCAL community projects, volunteer collaboration and public art were key themes at the Copper Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association’s eighth annual general meeting, at the Moonta Town Hall on Tuesday, October 14. A new committee was elected...

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Community steps out for HeartKids

THE 2025 Moonta Bay Two Feet and a Heartbeat Walk took place on Sunday, October 12, with about 30 participants joining in to raise funds for HeartKids. The 8am walk was part of the organisation’s annual fundraising efforts. Participants completed...

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Camelot Garden returns for a one-day spring stroll

HELEN and Dean Rodda are inviting the community back into their Kadina garden for a special one-day event this spring. After stepping back from open days in late 2023 to focus on their health and wellbeing, the Roddas have reimagined their garden...

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Hats off to teachers this World Teachers’ Day

This Friday, October 31, is World Teachers’ Day — a time to celebrate the incredible dedication and care teachers show every day. Set aside by the global education community, the day recognises teachers who inspire, support and empower children...

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Wonderland brought to life on stage this weekend

MAITLAND Music and Arts Club’s Performing Arts School invites audiences to step down the rabbit hole this weekend, as students present a magical stage adaptation of Alice in Wonderland Performances will be held at the McKnight Theatre in Maitland...

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21 Oct 2025

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Musical talent ready for annual showcase

FRESH from its victory in the open band division at the Balaklava Eisteddfod, the Yorke Peninsula Schools Concert Band is ready for the annual Showcase Concert on Wednesday, October 29. The audience can expect to hear dynamic performances featuring...

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21 Oct 2025

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Moonta Probus marks 33 years

VICE-president Doug Warmington welcomed members to Moonta and Districts Probus Club for an anniversary celebration on October 13, the exact date the club was founded 33 years ago. Special greetings were also offered to visitors Dean and Ann...

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21 Oct 2025

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New committee for U3AYP

UNIVERSITY of the Third Aged Yorke Peninsula’s new committee has begun to arrange programs for 2026. This active organisation offers a wide range of activities and is always eager to invite new members to join. For a meagre registration fee of $30...

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21 Oct 2025

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Ducks line up for October race

ABOUT 400 little rubber ducks took to the sea on the Sunday of the October long weekend – a perfect day for the Port Broughton Sailing and Boat Club’s rubber duck race fundraiser at the local foreshore. “There were just enough ducks up for...

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21 Oct 2025