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Drenching downpour

WHEN the heavens opened between Wallaroo and Kadina last week, the Donaldson family were among the lucky few who received upwards of 70mm. Shaun and Alyce Donaldson farm across three properties, including two blocks between the towns — the are...

Michelle Daw

16 Sep 2025

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Marine history under water

AN IMPORTANT part of Spencer Gulf’s maritime heritage may be lost with the sinking of the Mary Anne Simms in Port Lincoln. The vessel went down at Snook’s Landing on the weekend of September 6 and 7, possibly due to earlier hull damage from...

Michelle Daw

16 Sep 2025

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Walking out of the shadows

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, or are 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...

Michelle Daw

16 Sep 2025

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BWC reverses on community grants

BARUNGA West Council has reversed its decision to cancel the community grants scheme in the current financial year, following community feedback. At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 9, council members voted to reinstate the scheme with...

Michelle Daw

16 Sep 2025

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Thieves stealing from SYP charity

VOLUNTEERS at the Southern Yorke Peninsula Community Shop in Yorketown are urging locals to help curb thefts of donated goods. Shop president Anne Zarko said thieves had repeatedly ransacked and stolen items left in the donations area at the rear of...

Michelle Daw

16 Sep 2025

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Building the future at YP Field Days site

THE new $680,000 function centre at the Yorke Peninsula Field Days site at Paskeville is on track for completion by the end of the year. The venue will have seating for 100 people, full AV facilities, an adjoining commercial kitchen and an enclosed...

Michelle Daw

09 Sep 2025