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Council to take on corridors

arrad Delaney Wakfield Regional Council is committed to ongoing development and maintenance of rail corridors in the district, including in Balaklava, as it prepares to enter into an agreement with the rail operator. The council has given the green...

Jarrad Delaney
28 Nov 2023
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120 years of bringing the news

Flashback in time This year marks 120 years since the Plains Producer started reporting the news of the region, beginning as the Central Advocate in September, 1903. Though it has changed names over the years, this newspaper has remained committed...

Jarrad Delaney
22 Nov 2023
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Pothole problems persist

Users of Owen Road between Hamley Bridge and Templers are hoping for a long term solution to the condition of road, which has deteriorated since the completion of pavement rehabilitation works earlier in the year. The Department for Infrastructure...

Jarrad Delaney
17 Nov 2023
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Miracle on Light Street

Things are coming together for Hamley Bridge’s Christmas celebration, with a parade and street party to be held at the town’s main street for the first time in about a decade. The 2023 Schahinger Motors Hamley Bridge Christmas Parade and Party...

Jarrad Delaney
14 Nov 2023
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Plains producers on-brand

The Northern Adelaide Plains Food Cluster has launched a new regional branding campaign to tell stories about the produce of the region, and the people who grow it. The Cluster has launched its regional branding initiative ’Grown on the Adelaide...

Jarrad Delaney
30 Nov 2023

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Sealed and delivered

The sealing of Middle Beach Road has been completed, leading the way for several other infrastructure improvements residents are hopeful may be undertaken by the council in the near future in a bid to capitalise on the area’s so far relatively...

Luke Miller
30 Nov 2023
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New equipment for Hamley Bridge CFS

Out with the old and in with the new! On Monday night the Hamley Bridge CFS was visited by CFS chief officer Brett Loughlin, who was accompanied by the delivery of a new 44 appliance. The 44 appliances are suitable for all terrain conditions and...

Staff Writers
29 Nov 2023
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Best views in Clare open to interest

Traditionally used by Clare Sports Club as a function room, the upstairs area of the Valleys Lifestyle Centre became vacant earlier this month, with Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council (CGVC) now seeking expressions of interest to take on the lease...

Staff Writers
28 Nov 2023
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Saddleworth Institute given more time

Ongoing discussions surrounding the future of Saddleworth Institute look set to continue into the new year. Administration at Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council have indicated negotiations to finalise a lease agreement with the Saddleworth District...

James Swanborough
28 Nov 2023

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NACA ROUND 6: Mattey sees Burra to six straight

Burra travelled to the Bundaleer Oval on Saturday to face the Bundaleer Rangers which are yet to win a game. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat, sending Jason Schuppan and captain Sam Mattey out into the middle. Scuppan faced just four...

Tyler Powell
29 Nov 2023
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Stanley Cricket Round 6: Redbacks chase down 180

The Redbacks chased down 180 runs at Watervale on Saturday to beat the Sevenhill Seahorses by five wickets. Sevenhill won the toss and elected to bat first and Matt Wells and Jackson Wurfel gave the visitors an excellent start. The combination...

Lisa Schulz
29 Nov 2023
Netball

Talented Tayla fits into FAST5 fun

Tayla (middle) holds the FAST5 trophy alongside with that so I am very grateful.” Aussie teammates Hannah Petty and Hannah Mundy Former Balaklava local Tayla Williams recently pulled on the Australian colours for the first time and played a part...

Tyler Powell
27 Nov 2023
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Clare Primary choir fill streets with song

Students from the Clare Primary School (CPS) Choir enlivened Ennis Park, outside the town hall last Wednesday, for a special pop up concert. The choir, who have had a busy year with a recent performance backing the Australia Girls Choir, are leading...

James Swanborough
30 Nov 2023
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Diversity in grant recipients

Recipients for the Waterloo Windfarm community grants program gathered for a community supper and presentation last week, highlighting the diversity of the community initiatives across the region. The community grant program, which has been...

James Swanborough
30 Nov 2023
Community

Party time returns for Christmas

Tis’ the season to be jolly, Mallala la la, la la la la. For the first time in three years, the Mallala Lions Christmas Party returns to Mallala Oval on December 17, with free entertainment offered for families to enjoy at this festive time of the...

Jarrad Delaney
29 Nov 2023
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Community petition for silos heritage appeal

Following the demolition of disused grain silos in Yongala, a group of concerned residents are attempting to save Burra’s silos. Owned by the Australian Rail Track Corporation, the Yongala silos are the latest in a series of disused infrastructure...

James Swanborough
29 Nov 2023
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Mixed bag as harvest rolls on

Growers across the region are in the paddocks, bringing in this year’s crop and while many would be satisfied with what is coming in, the season has not been without its challenges. It is that time of the year as farmers spend their time reaping...

Jarrad Delaney
11 Nov 2023
Rural

Clare’s cattle camp champion crowned

A Mid North local has taken out one of the top prizes at an important interstate agricultural show. Clare local Ally Peter attended The Murray Grey Youth Australia’s youth education weekend on the October 21 and 22 in Albury, NSW, in conjunction...

Luke Miller
05 Nov 2023
Rural

Locals honoured at livestock awards

The Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC) has recognised industry specialists in the mid north in their 2023 awards. Sevenhill’s Deb Scammell was recognised in the Communication/Extension Catagory for her consultancy business...

James Swanborough
05 Nov 2023
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Clare Valley businesses rewarded in SA Tourism Awards

Clare Valley tourism operators were rewarded with two silver medals and one bronze in the 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards on Friday, November 3 at a Gala Dinner at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Burra and Goyder Visitor Information Centre...

Staff Writers
11 Nov 2023
Business

Taylors go back to back

Taylors Heritage Label Shiraz 2022 was named ’International Champion at the VINUS International Wine and Spirits Competition in Argentina. Photo: supplied. Taylors Wines are celebrating a huge accomplishment after achieving a 100-point rating and...

Staff Writers
11 Nov 2023
Business

Uppside reaching new heights

After only 18 months in operation, Uppside Restaurant in Penwortham has been nominated as a finalist in the Hostplus Restaurant and Catering awards. Christian Uppill, who owns and operates the business with wife Caity, has been a chef for 24 years...

James Swanborough
17 Sep 2023