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Festivities have begun

THE Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival is in its second day and continues to offer a range of Cornish celebrations through to the weekend. The festival began in 1973 as a way to revive the region’s economy and has gone from strength...

Joanna Tucker

13 May 2025

News

A lifeline seeking vital support

Each week, the YP Country Times highlights local volunteer groups and their vital work across Yorke Peninsula. If you’re part of a group and have a story to share, email joanna@ypct. com. au. HEARTBEAT Incorporated is an association for people who...

Joanna Tucker

13 May 2025

News

Lipson Road renamed after serious mix-ups

LIPSON Road, Wallaroo Mines, is having its street name changed after reports of serious mix-ups, including ambulances being misdirected to the wrong homes. The road will be renamed Kellow Road, in honour of Cyril James Kellow of Wallaroo Mines, who...

Joanna Tucker

13 May 2025

News

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...

Joanna Tucker

13 May 2025

Community

Support group for mothers thriving on Yorkes

DESPITE dwindling numbers Australia-wide, Yorke Peninsula’s only Australian Breastfeeding Association support group is continuing to thrive. Led by mother and daughter duo Sally Michael and Mary Carroll, the group meets in the Kadina Library at...

Joanna Tucker

06 May 2025

News

Art essential in regions

Each week, the Yorke Peninsula Country Times will feature local volunteer groups about their experiences operating across Yorke Peninsula. If you’re part of a group or have a story to share, email joanna@ypct. com. au. ARTS, creativity and culture...

Joanna Tucker

06 May 2025