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Breakfast club prevents resting brunch face

“IT GIVES you energy to go, go, go” is what year 1 student Eliza has to say about Port Broughton Area School’s breakfast club. A total of 218 public schools took part in a breakfast program last year, according to the state government, which...

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09 Sep 2025

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YorKON back for October school holidays

YORKE Peninsula’s games and pop culture convention, YorKON, is set to return in 2025. The free, family-friendly event will be held at Minlaton Town Hall on October 10 and 11, during the October school holidays. YorKON will again feature retro and...

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09 Sep 2025

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University of the Third Age annual meeting

UNIVERSITY of the Third Age Yorke Peninsula’s 2025-26 annual general meeting was held at the Arthurton Sports and Recreation Centre recently. There were 33 members attending. As well as the usual reports on the year’s activities, members enjoyed...

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09 Sep 2025

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Father’s Day done right

WITH Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to show appreciation for the father figures in our lives — whether they’re dads, stepdads, grandpas or mentors. Celebrated in Australia on the first Sunday of September...

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02 Sep 2025

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Great Australian outback adventure for charity

TWO Kadina women have had the experience of a lifetime by taking part in the Great Australian Charity Cattle Drive in Queensland. Julie Appay and Karen Sobey joined the drive for three days in mid-July, travelling by horseback with a mob of cattle...

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02 Sep 2025

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Mates, meals and mental health

MEMBERS of Yorke Peninsula’s farming community are invited to come together at Watsacowie Brewing Co. in Minlaton on Wednesday, September 17 for an evening of connection, conversation and mental health support. The free event — Farmer’s Mates...

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02 Sep 2025

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S is for Spider Orchids

S MAY be for September, but in the native orchid world, S stands for Spider Orchids — the time when most Caladenia species bloom on Yorke Peninsula. With a dozen or more species of Spider Orchids found locally, I wanted to focus on three in...

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02 Sep 2025

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Ardrossan SACWA keeps community spirit alive

ARDROSSAN branch of the South Australian Country Women’s Association has been busy supporting the local community with fresh food, friendship and fun activities. Recently, members delivered fruit to the Ardrossan Kindergarten children, with...

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02 Sep 2025

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Jingo March inspires Copper Coast Probus

COPPER Coast Probus Club welcomed Kerrin “Jingo” March as a guest speaker at its monthly meeting. Jingo, who has recently joined the Barunga Village board of directors at Port Broughton, was introduced to the Probus audience by long-time friend...

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02 Sep 2025

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Seniors urged to take action to avoid scams

SCAMMERS are becoming more sophisticated — and older Australians remain one of their main targets. In 2024, Australians aged 65 and over reported losses of nearly $100 million — more than any other age group. To help combat this, a new...

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02 Sep 2025

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Bringing lymphoedema care closer to home

A NEW $17,000 lymphoedema machine has been unveiled at the Wallaroo Hospital rehabilitation unit, thanks to community fundraising efforts. About 50 hospital employees and community members attended the official launch event earlier this month. The...

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26 Aug 2025

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Risen from the ashes

WHILE searching through the former temporary Yorke Peninsula Field Days office building at the Paskeville site recently, treasurer Rosalie Pearce came upon a scorched cardboard box. To her delight, when she opened it, she discovered a medallion...

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26 Aug 2025

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Ardrossan SACWA anniversary event

ARDROSSAN branch of the South Australian Country Women’s Association celebrated its 79th birthday with a special gathering at the SACWA room in the Ardrossan Small Hall on Tuesday, August 12. Guests travelled from nearby branches, as well as...

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26 Aug 2025

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Collectible cars on show

FIRST introduced at the 150th Copper Coast Show in 2021, Collectible Cars on Show has quickly become a regular feature. This year’s display attracted an impressive range of vehicles spanning the past century. Local enthusiasts welcomed owners and...

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26 Aug 2025

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Just Mates back for dinner dance

POPULAR local group Just Mates the Band will return to the YP Veterans and Community Centre, Port Road, Kadina, for the monthly dinner dance on Friday, September 5. This marks the fifth year the band has performed at the centre, with their shows...

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26 Aug 2025