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Art project to boost cultural knowledge
Sebastian Calderon. An upcoming art project will share Aboriginal knowledge and culture with Riverland communities and beyond … The art project will involve the construction of seven 3m-high cylindrical sculptures, made of rustic steel representing the river red gum trees as providers and nurturers of the region.
Riverland trailblazer and talent awarded
Though only in the second year of her hairdressing apprenticeship, Riverland talent, Maiya Rice, has taken definitive steps in the Australian hair industry. Earlier this year Ms Rice, apprentice of Berri Salon Jarahs Hair, was named the Regional Cut and Colour Winner at the 2024 CURATE Awards.
The Naracoorte News, 21 August 2024
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Health falling behind
Joanna Tucker. Yorke Peninsula hospitals are falling behind the community’s expectations. That’s the grim outlook from Member for Narungga, Fraser Ellis. "The government is there to serve the community, and currently, I don’t think any hospital on YP is providing the services the community expects," Mr Ellis said.
Local doctors ‘no longer working’ at Wallaroo hospital
The Rural Doctors Association has joined calls for more funding and medical staff for Wallaroo hospital. RDA South Australia president Dr Bill Geyer said there were two major issues affecting the hospital. "Port Pirie seems to be favoured over Wallaroo Hospital, despite Wallaroo growing and Port Pirie shrinking," Dr Geyer said ...
Ready for the next century
Rachel Hagan. August marks the 100-year anniversary of the Stansbury Golf Club, and the club is making sure everyone in Stansbury can join in and celebrate this huge milestone with them. Over the last century, the number of members has fluctuated but, no matter the struggles it has faced, the club has always survived.
Yorke Peninsula Country Times, 20 August 2024
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Stringybark Quartet tour regional South Australia
From Mozart to Katy Perry, Icelandic hymns to Aussie rock anthems, it’s a musical adventure like you’ve never heard before. The string quartet will perform intimate shows in Kangaroo Island, Robe and Lameroo. Each show will be unique to the venue with the repertoire – spanning multiple genres from classical, folk, pop and new music - curated by the local community presenter group.
Libs elect Tarzia
Independent Nick McBride reportedly will not return to the Liberal Party under newly elected Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia. Following three major bushfires at Lucindale and Kingston, Mr Tarzia visited the district as emergency services minister under the former Marshall Government, joining Mr McBride and CFS officials, including Lucindale group officer and incident controller Patrick Ross.
Arts on Terrace: A winning event
Sebastian Calderon. Creativity was united with a great community environment for an iconic annual event held last Sunday at Loxton. Arts on Terrace beautified Loxton’s East Terrace … with more than 20 local shops exhibiting artwork … The Live Mural painting performed by Jarred Loxton and Scott Rathman gave attendees the opportunity to see the artists transform a blank canvas.
Brett’s burgers named SA’s best
Hugh Schuitemaker. Thinking outside the box with its offerings has seen a Riverland butcher distinguished with major state awards. Riverland Country Style Meats, based in Renmark, received two gold medals at the recent 2024 Regional and State Sausage King Awards.
Local faces at water resource conference
Hugh Schuitemaker. Local mayors and a senior irrigation industry figure participated in discussions of how to approach South Australia’s future water use at a major conference ... "A key announcement was that SA Water has committed to cap its reliance on the River Murray at the current level": Riverland Irrigation Trust CEO Rosalie Auricht.
The Naracoorte News, 14 August 2024
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Pokie loss shock
Shaun Hollis. Yorke Peninsula poker machine players lost over $3 million more in the past financial year than any other 12-month period in the region’s history, setting an alarming new record high. The steep rise in losses in the YP region was more than triple the state average increase.
Our champ secures basketball bronze
Wilson McShane. Kadina’s Stephanie Talbot has cemented her status as an Olympic champion after helping the Australian women’s basketball team secure a bronze medal on Sunday. The Opals triumphed 85-81 over the sixth-ranked Belgium in front of a packed crowd in Paris.
Taylor turning pro
Wilson McShane. Corey Taylor, a young surfer from Marion Bay, is facing the unique challenge of balancing his ambitions with the isolation of his hometown on the Yorke Peninsula. At just 19, Taylor is striving to become South Australia’s sole professional surfer on the World Surf League Championship Tour, but the geographical and financial obstacles are significant.
Yorke Peninsula Country Times, 13 August 2024
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“Common sense recommendations”
The Health Minister has welcomed the Limestone Coast Local Health Network board’s decision to endorse “several common-sense” recommendations from the feasibility study on establishing a radiation therapy service in Mount Gambier for the South East. The study has found that the establishment of a radiation therapy service in Mount Gambier for the South East to deliver cancer care is not “currently a safe, sustainable, or financially viable option”.
No radiation therapy
The establishment of a radiation therapy service in Mount Gambier for the South East has been scrapped. An independent feasibility study has found that the establishment of a radiation therapy service in Mount Gambier for the South East to deliver cancer care is not “currently a safe, sustainable, or financially viable option”. The design and planning of the new Mount Gambier Cancer Care Centre have been on hold while the feasibility study into radiation therapy services was undertaken.
