The stories of us
Michelle Daw. Stenhouse Bay and a rising full moon formed the stunning backdrop to the on-Country preview of Adelaide Festival production, Guuranda, at the weekend ... It tells the creation stories of Guuranda/Yorke Peninsula and is led by artistic director and Narungga /Kaurna theatre-maker Jacob Boehme.
Yorke Peninsula Country Times, 27 February 2024
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On an elevated stage
Peter Argent. In her second game back from a knee reconstruction, Stephanie Talbot (Kadina) played a vital role in the Adelaide Lightning’s third successive victory at the 36ers Arena on Saturday evening. Talbot came off the bench and ignited the Lightning in the first half against the Melbourne Boomers, with eight points, seven rebounds, a couple of assists, three steals and a blocked shot.
Barunga West Council retains Acknowledgement of Country
Michelle Daw. Nharranga Aboriginal Progress Association has welcomed the decision by Barunga West Council elected members to retain the Acknowledgement of Country. In a five to three majority, councillors voted against a motion by Cr David Eason to remove the Acknowledgement from all council meetings and events. NAPA chairperson Michael Wanganeen said he is pleased the motion was defeated.
Rate rage
Patrick Goldsmith. More than 60 Yorke Peninsula primary producers concerned about next financial year’s rating model spilled out of the public gallery and into the foyer at a Yorke Peninsula Council workshop ... The attendees were mobilised by a Facebook post ... as explained at the workshop, council has no plans to double the rates paid by primary producers.
Yorke Peninsula Country Times, 20 February 2024
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Pier pressure fishing for a jetty solution
Patrick Goldsmith. Yorke Peninsula Council deputy mayor Richard Carruthers has joined the increasingly loud chorus calling for the state government to take greater action on much-needed regional jetty maintenance. Mr Carruthers, of Ardrossan, said he has been approached by roughly 50 locals concerned about the future of the jetty within the past few months.
Ardrossan Area School opens virtual reality lab
Will Hunter. Ardrossan Area School has entered a new realm of educational possibilities after officially opening its virtual reality learning space ... The school has installed a Lumination Learning Lab, a smart classroom which utilises virtual and augmented reality technology to create immersive learning experiences for students.
Rotary’s straw bales hit the market
Rotary Club of Maitland is again selling straw bales for garden mulch. This season pea straw has been difficult to acquire, so vice-president Hugh Wearing sourced alternative options, namely wheat, lentil and bean straws.
Yorke Peninsula Country Times, 13 February 2024
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