Yorke Peninsula Country Times

PASKE’S BIG BUILD BEGINS

$400k grant kickstarts YP Field Days function centre WORK is set to begin within a fortnight on a new $680,000 function centre at the Yorke Peninsula Field Days site near Paskeville, backed by a $400,000 South Australian Government grant...

Michelle Daw

“Ridiculous” wait times for blood tests on SYP

RESIDENTS in Yorketown and Minlaton have raised concerns about long wait times for blood tests. Stephanie Parsons, of Minlaton, said that, although she did not often need a blood test, she thought the delays others regularly faced were bizarre. Last...

Joanna Tucker

Twelve hours for one appointment

AMID a state government review of regional public transport, a Stansbury resident has shared her travel challenges following two surgeries in the past six months. Cheryl Waldron, 68, said her ability to drive had been limited by a knee replacement...

Sarah Herrmann

Foul Bay hit again

RESIDENTS of Foul Bay have been forced to defend their homes for the second time in a month, after another high tide hit Mud Alley and flooded residents’ homes. From the afternoon of June 23, Mud Alley Residents Association members spent day and...

Rachel Hagan

Look out for the Blue Tractor

YOU may have heard of the Blue Tree Project creating awareness for mental health, but suicide prevention group SOS Yorkes wants the peninsula to know about the Blue Tractor. To promote community spirit and positive mental health, SOS Yorkes is...

Upgrades all round for Moonta

MOONTA township’s upgrade is an ongoing project guided by the Moonta Urban Design Framework, developed in 2019. The project includes on-street parking, as well as kerb, footpath and stormwater upgrades, along with major works such as the Queen...

Joanna Tucker

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New light to shine on Kadina hockey pitch

THE Kadina Hockey Club has secured a $148,000 grant from the South Australian Government to install new lighting at its synthetic pitch, enhancing safety and expanding playing opportunities for the club. The funding, announced on Tuesday, June 24...

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Sport

AFL U18 championship honours to Jim Kelly

At elite junior level, Jim Kelly (Mundoora connections) and South Australia claimed the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships — U18 Boys title with an unbeaten campaign, capped off by a slick 34-point win over Victoria Country in SA’s fourth...

Sport

Basketball is her Destiny

Thirteen-year-old Destiny Camo of Port Vincent is making her mark on the basketball court, with a breakout season competing in tournaments across South Australia and interstate. Destiny plays for Forestville in Adelaide’s district league, gaining...

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Community

There’s a new brew in town

ANGLERS Inn in Wallaroo has teamed up with its local football side, the Wallaroo Bulldogs, to create a beer. As the club’s long-time supplier of alcoholic beverages, Scott Thomas from the Anglers Inn approached Wallaroo Football Club president Tom...

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Community

SACWA Maitland donates seats for community reflection

SOUTH Australian Country Women’s Association Maitland branch has donated two new bench seats to the local community — providing welcoming spots to rest, reflect and enjoy the view. One of the seats has been installed at the corner of Elizabeth...

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Property

A slice of country living: land, solar power and peace

OFFERING space, comfort and privacy, this beautifully presented four-bedroom brick home delivers an ideal lifestyle for families seeking room to grow, relax and enjoy country living. “This property truly offers the best of both worlds — peaceful...

24 Jun 2025

Property

Unique Kadina property offers space, privacy — and a touch of history

A RARE opportunity has become available at 8 Sobey Road, Kadina — the former Peninsula Drive-In site — offering about 10 acres of space and room to park up to 300 vehicles. Positioned on the edge of town, the property provides privacy and...

17 Jun 2025

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Expert accounting services in Kadina and Gawler

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Expert tax support from Ford McCarthy & Associates

Advertising Promotion AS tax time approaches, using a qualified accountant can make all the difference. At Ford McCarthy & Associates, clients benefit from tailored, professional advice that ensures compliance with the latest regulations —...