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Voting paper glitches
Chris Oldfield. Lucindale's Pauline and Ivan Hocking were eager to fill in their ballot papers as soon as they arrived on October 20, and post them back to Adelaide ... Mr and Mrs Hocking read their instructions and went through the various sheets of paper with pens in hand. But Mrs Hocking’s voting slip for a mayoral candidate was missing.
Earl calls for sustainable organic growth
Chris Oldfield. Naracoorte Lucindale Council candidate Julie Earl is eager to save the North Parklands and allow the town to grow “sustainably and organically”, using 160-170 vacant blocks on the market. She was asked her first question by Jennifer Grundy if she thought there was a limit on development and population growth during the next four years.
Hume Dam releases to increase further ahead of weekend rain: MDBA
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority will increase the release of water from Hume Dam [Friday 11 November] morning ahead of potentially heavy rainfall from Sunday 13 November as forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology. Releases from Hume Dam will increase from 85 gigalitres (GL) per day to 95 GL per day.
Governments urged to withdraw from Basin Plan
UGRCA. The Victorian and NSW Governments need to withdraw from the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to an advocacy group. Upper Goulburn River Catchment Management Association representative, Jan Beer, says there appears no other option, with zero appetite from the Albanese Government to listen to and understand the implications of its Basin Plan proposals. Mrs Beer said it has become impossible to reason with new federal Water Minister, Tanya Plibersek, so it will be left up to the respective state governments to protect their communities.
Mypolonga named South Australia’s agricultural town of the year: Scriven
Farming community Mypolonga has been named the 2022 Ag Town of the Year during Friday night’s Regional Showcase event at the UKARIA Cultural Centre at Mount Barker. Located in the heart of the Murraylands, the entrepreneurial community finished ahead of Crystal Brook, Kapunda, Orroroo and Waikerie to take the prized title of South Australia’s premier agricultural community.
Not so high but healthy and growing
Wayne Hawthorne. Mick Anderson from Good Country Hemp at Bordertown created high interest as he outlined to Probus the benefits of industrial hemp and his processing company. Industrial hemp with its low THC (<0.3%) must never be confused with cannabis (25-40% THC) and its highs. Industrial hemp seed products tick most health “boxes”.
John Riddoch’s bronze bust returns to Penola
A stately bronze bust of John Riddoch - sculpted by the famous South Australian artist John Dowie AM, has been gifted to the Penola Cultural Association by Peter Rymill – great-grandson of Riddoch (1827-1901). Peter originally commissioned the sculpture of his great grandfather in the 1990s, where it took pride of place at the Rymill Coonawarra cellar door complex for many years.
Ag Speak – Budget must grow and protect agriculture
Kristin Murdock. NFF President Fiona Simson said the 43 recommendations in the peak farming body’s Pre-Budget Submission were built around its 2030 Roadmap and high on the list was the missing link in Australia’s defence against looming and existing biosecurity threats like Foot and Mouth Disease, Lumpy Skin Disease and Varroa Mite.
Government cracks down on firebugs: Maher, Szakacs
Tough new measures to allow authorities to better monitor the movements of convicted bushfire offenders during the fire danger season will be introduced to State Parliament this week. The Bill delivers on an election commitment to help keep the community safe from firebugs.
Adelaide Hills Sandstone – Uraidla & Summertown Country Show, 6 November 2022
As the days get warmer and the evenings get longer, it must be time for the Uraidla and Summertown Country Show.
200 flock to Q&A
Chris Oldfield. Almost 200 people crowded into the Town Hall last week to ask questions and learn more about the two mayoral candidates, and 12 of the 16 candidates standing for Naracoorte Lucindale Council. In order of their positions on the ballot paper, esteemed MC Glen Hamlyn asked the first question of the Q&A event organiser and mayoral candidate Patrick Ross, then Erika Vickery. “Having not been a councillor before, do you feel you understand the system enough to take on the mayoral role?” Mr Hamlyn asked.
Buyers keen to return and invest in Janmac genetics
Jamie-Lee Oldfield. An improved clearance and record high average proved prime lamb producers were keen to put Janmac genetics into their flocks. The Hausler family of Janmac Poll Dorsets and White Suffolks held their 18th annual on-property sale at Goroke, Victoria, on Wednesday, selling rams to a top of $7000.
Blessing of the fleece
The fifth Bishop of the Diocese of the Murray, the Right Rev Keith Dalby is coming to St Paul’s Naracoorte on 30 October 2022 for the Blessing of the Fleece. “Shearing sheep is something quintessentially Australian”, he said “and it is a great honour to be blessing this act”.
Widespread flooding raises risk of water quality issues in the Murray–Darling Basin: MDBA
The Murray–Darling Basin continues to experience widespread flooding in some areas, prompting an increased risk of water quality issues like low-oxygen blackwater as temperatures increase. Governments and water authorities are working together to monitor the unfolding conditions which may see low-oxygen blackwater and blue-green algae emerge that can lead to fish deaths and increased water treatment.
Latest River Murray flow info now accessible in one easy location: Close
New inundation maps and a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions have been created as part of dedicated webpage on the highest River Murray flows in almost 50 years. Flood awareness, infrastructure and projected flow maps allow residents to look at potential inundation and check if their property is likely to be affected.
Barossa welcomes cricket’s elite
Don’t be fooled by their age because some of Australia’s most elite cricketers are out to prove they can “knock ‘em for six” when they converge on the Barossa for the Veterans Cricket Australia Over 50s Cricket Championships. From 20 November, 42 teams across 5 Divisions will play four games over five days on South Australia’s finest turf wickets with Tanunda, Angaston and Greenock included among the venues outside the metropolitan area.
Preparations underway for expected increased River Murray flows following Victorian floods: Malinauskas, Close, Szakacs
The Malinauskas government will embark on a six week campaign to ensure River Murray communities are afforded the best possible protection from flood waters heading to South Australia. Latest modelling by the Department of Environment and Water is predicting flows of up to 120 gigalitres per day by early December – the highest flows since the 1970s.
