Narungga to benefit from ‘real power’
Michelle Daw. New Member for Narungga Chantelle Thomas says she will harness the "real power" of One Nation in state parliament to win a better deal for the electorate. Speaking in her electorate office in Kadina, Ms Thomas said she was busy interviewing staff and setting up ahead of being sworn in early in May.
Dawn of honour
Lest we forget. Uniting Church pastor Brenton Smith and RSL Moonta sub-branch president Don Skarstrom finalise the order of service as first light breaks on ANZAC Day, ahead of the Moonta dawn service.
Yorke Peninsula Country Times, 28 April 2026
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Stansbury and Port Vincent turn it on for Saltwater Classic
Ned Thomas. The biennial Yorke Peninsula Saltwater Classic returned to Stansbury and Port Vincent across the weekend, April 17 to 19, delivering a high-energy celebration of boating in all its forms — sail, steam, electric and human-powered. Classic cars and coastal culture also helped lure the crowds who rolled in from across South Australia and interstate.
Yorke Peninsula Country Times, 21 April 2026
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Algal bloom on the move
Caitlin Menadue. Algal bloom levels are shifting along northern Yorke Peninsula, with concerns growing for local marine life — including the region's well-known stingrays. Recent footage captured in Moonta Bay showed a large fever of rays moving through shallow waters late last month, with locals suggesting they may be trying to escape the bloom.
Yorke Peninsula Country Times, 14 April 2026
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Petition calls for stamp duty relief for regional buyers
Residents across Yorke Peninsula are being encouraged to support a petition calling for stamp duty to be waived on existing homes for first homebuyers in regional South Australia. The initiative, led by the City of Victor Harbor and supported by Barunga West Council and other regional councils, aims to reduce upfront costs for buyers and improve housing access in country areas.
Thomas wins Narungga recount
Caitlin Menadue. One Nation's Chantelle Thomas has been elected in the seat of Narungga following a nail-biting recount, as part of a broader SA election that delivered a decisive win for Labor ... Ms Thomas said she was eager to begin work representing the community ... Joining One Nation in parliament is former Yorke Peninsula local Rebecca Hewett, elected to the Legislative Council.
