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The Yorke Peninsula will now see mobility scooter charging stations available for locals. The Disability Inclusion Initiative aims to allow those who use either an electric mobility scooter, wheelchair or other similar transport, the confidence to venture out into the community without the fear of being stranded by a flat battery. This...

In response to the Prime Minister’s announcement on March 24th, regarding restrictions around non-essential domestic travel, Yorke Peninsula Council Holiday Parks, are adjusting their services. Parks will only remain open to provide an ‘essential’ service to those in need, with the appropriate safety precautions in place. As per the Government guidelines –...

The Clare Valley wine region is set to benefit from a $1 million dollar grant through the South Australian Wine Industry Development Scheme. Applications for grants of up to $200,000 are available to assist with the economic growth of the wine industry, which has been hit hard by recent bushfires, smoke...

Following Coronavirus detection in regional south Australia, Yorke and Northern Local Health Network Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Michael Eades has provided details on how to be tested and hence prevent the virus from spreading in regional communities. Across the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, one of the key...

The Marshall Liberal Government have announced, that South Australian cafes, restaurants, small bars and local clubs will be able to temporarily sell takeaway liquor under measures aimed at supporting the hospitality sector. Attorney-General, Vickie Chapman said the Government was keen to support those businesses who were experiencing, or will experience, a...

The Environment Protection Authority is prosecuting Nyrstar Port Pirie for what has been quoted as ‘causing serious environmental harm’. Between January 31st and the 3rd February in 2019 the complaint claims, “The company polluted the environment by discharging, or failing to prevent the discharge of, approximately 700 litres of sulphuric acid...

The RAA have reported a surge in regional road fatalities, in what has been quoted as ‘the worst start to a year since 2013’ according to police records. In the Spencer Gulf has seen multiple fatalities in 2020, with the most recent occurring on Horrocks Highway on March 12th, another occurred...

To assist in reducing the spread of the Coronavirus within South Australia, restrictions have been placed on the movement of travellers into the state of South Australia. The State Coordinator, Commissioner Stevens has made a direction which applies to all people who arrive in South Australia from outside of the state. Travellers...

More than 200 jobs are set to emerge in the state’s Mid North thanks to Pirie Meats new Abattoir. The new abattoir is set to be built near Warnertown, with CEO Reg Smyth, recently visited the site with Hon Geoff Brock and Mayor Leon Stephens to observe the milestone collection of...

Heath Care workers in the Spencer Gulf will now have access to online training to assist in combating the Coronavirus. The Australian Department of Health are offering health care workers across all sectors, access to the online training that has been designed to cover the fundamentals of infection prevention and control...