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Life-changing conversations taking place in men’s shed

WARNING: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, or with someone who is, please act promptly, keep yourself and/or the person in crisis safe — call Lifeline Crisis Support (13 11 14), Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467) or Beyond Blue...

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...

GREY DECIDES 2025

AUSTRALIANS head to the polls this Saturday, May 3, for the 2025 federal election. During the election campaign, the Yorke Peninsula Country Times has posed topics for discussion to the candidates for Grey vying for your vote. We have covered the...

Tough new child sex abuse laws

THE toughest laws in the nation to protect the community from child sex offenders came into effect in South Australia yesterday, Monday, April 28. Attorney-General Kyam Maher said, under the changes, courts must sentence child sex offenders who had...

Slow down for roadside vehicles

NEW laws will come into effect in South Australia on May 19, requiring motorists to slow down to 25 kilometres an hour when passing roadside service and recovery vehicles, as well as community members providing assistance. The new laws, which passed...

Illegal clearing alleged at Port Hughes

COPPER Coast Council is conducting a compliance investigation into alleged illegal clearing of native vegetation in the dunes at Port Hughes. YPCT was informed that a resident had made a complaint to council about vegetation being removed from the...

Locals ready for careers in care

LOCAL child, disability and aged care industries have gained a group of Yorke Peninsula residents ready to make a difference, following their graduation from a new Regional Development Yorke and Mid North and TAFE SA program. Career in Care...

Have your say on vet regulations

DEPARTMENT of Primary Industries and Regions is developing regulations governing veterinarians, and is seeking the public’s input. The regulations will support the Veterinary Services Act 2023. A discussion paper about the regulations is open for...

Hugo Taheny adds Young Achiever nomination to extensive résumé

HUGO ‘Rockstar’ Taheny, 24, was once again recognised for his outstanding contributions to sport and the community, having recently been nominated for a South Australian Young Achiever Award in the Create Change category. Since 2022, the Point...

ONE WREATH TO HONOUR THEM ALL

Our journalists and photographers were at many Anzac Day events over the weekend You can browse and purchase images from our online photo gallery

Over 500 days of fatality free roads on YP

YORKE Peninsula roads have clocked over 500 days of being fatality free. The milestone was reached on Friday, April 11, according to the sign on the Copper Coast Highway near Port Arthur. The reading surpassed its last record — 454 days, between...

Crime declines in SA

SOUTH Australia’s February rolling year crime statistics reveal continued significant declines in serious criminal trespass and theft-related offences. House break-ins dropped for the eighth successive period, falling by seven per cent to 5465...

Maths skills and disability infrastructure

A NEW numeracy guarantee will be introduced in South Australia in a bid to lift maths results. It will focus on upskilling teachers and providing resources to parents, and follows the introduction of a numeracy check for year 1 students in 2026, as...

Wallaroo community steps up to provide free AED training

A WALLAROO community group is stepping up to offer free automated external defibrillator (AED) training after realising many people do not know how to use one in an emergency. The training will be on Tuesday, May 6, at 7pm. This follows the South...

Sharks in the shallows

SHARK sightings close to the shores of numerous South Australian beaches have prompted the SA Government to extend aerial shark patrols — but Yorke Peninsula is not included. Sharks have been spotted in shallow waters at Marion Bay on April 24...