Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

Lewiston local’s council comeback

Carmine Di Troia. Photo: Supplied In the wake of John Lush’s resignation as councillor at Adelaide Plains Council, a wellknown Lewiston local who formerly served as an elected member for more than six years has taken his place. After Mr Lush’s...

Luke Miller

29 Nov 2023

Community

Jericho focused on sustainability

A Lochiel woman is aiming to help growers meet demands for sustainability as part of her participation in a national program for emerging grains professionals. The Australian Grain Leaders Program is a year-long program run by grains body...

Jarrad Delaney

28 Nov 2023

Community

From Balaklava to the world’s stage

It has been quite the journey for Nicholas Lester, from taking to the Balaklava stage to showcasing his talents to a global audience. Classically trained baritone Lester, now living in London, returned to his home state recently to perform in the...

Jarrad Delaney

28 Nov 2023

Community

$2000+ raised from Melbourne Cup luncheon

For the fourth straight year Tarlee/Stockport Auxiliary entertained guests on Melbourne Cup Day with a luncheon at the Hotel Central in Riverton, while also raising money for the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Hotel hosts Harry, Adam Klavins...

Staff Writers

27 Nov 2023

Community

Shultz takes on senior role

Former head prefect at Clare High School, Hayden Schultz has taken on the prestigious position of Senior Academic Tutor Role at St. Ann’s College in Adelaide. After serving as an academic tutor in 2023, Hayden has been promoted to senior academic...

James Swanborough

25 Nov 2023

Community

The season for believing

For some, the Christmas season is full of excitement and happiness while for others it can be a time of stress and dread, maybe even more so with the soaring cost of living. Gifts, travel, parties and food can take a toll on an already restricted...

Yana Zanette

25 Nov 2023

Community

Student art on show

Several year levels of Balaklava High School art students have their artwork on display in the courthouse gallery this month, in an exhibition highlighting their talent and creativity. The school’s art teacher Amy Tillbrook said art was an...

Luke Miller

25 Nov 2023

Community

Gardeners given due in Goyder

Goyder council last month held events to honour some of its long running and hard working voluntary groups- the Burra and Eudunda Community Gardeners. A morning tea was held on October 17 with the Burra Creek Gardeners who have worked for many years...

James Swanborough

25 Nov 2023

Community

Community consultation concluding

Ayr Street - the main road in Jamestown - is one step closer to receiving a needed upgrade following the endorsement of a “concept design” package, now subject to consultation. Following significant back and forth between elected members and...

Luke Miller

25 Nov 2023

Community

Burra shows pride in diversity

Burra celebrated diversity in all its colours last weekend, hosting a family friendly pride picnic at Thomas Pickett Reserve. The event, presented by Mid North Arts with gracious sponsorship from Waterloo and Hallett wind farms as a part of Feast...

James Swanborough

25 Nov 2023

Community

Centre officially opens doors

A new community complex has officially opened at Mallala, providing a venue for the community to gather, including in times of great need. The Mallala and Districts Lions Club has completed a new community centre within the oval precinct, which is...

Jarrad Delaney

24 Nov 2023