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Merinos show potential in Burra

The Elders SA Stud Merino Expo was in full swing last week, with a series of events showcasing the breed, which has demonstrated its...

Australia’s youngest publican?

Brinkworth’s local publican Rachael Hampton turned 14 last week, making her likely the youngest pub owner in the country, and potentially at odds with...

High scores recorded

Round two of the Adelaide Plains Female Football League was played on Sunday at Balaklava. In the under 14s the first game to take place...

Local news and local jobs at risk following Meta announcement

Australia’s largest organisation of newspaper publishers has attacked the announcement by Meta that it will no longer negotiate deals with publishers once current agreements...

Hot water over recreation park plans

Discovery Park Clare’s move to offer limited free community access to their new water park facilities has been labelled a “face saving exercise,” by...

Canine companions for story time

Several Mid North primary schools are working together to bring about a different kind of reading program, one that involves man's best friend. Blyth, Brinkworth,...

Pulse-ating partnership on the Plains

A local company specialising in the production of proteins, starches, and flours from sustainably sourced and Australian-grown faba beans has received a significant financial...

Further smoking restrictions in place

Further restrictions on smoking and vaping in public places were introduced last week with smokers to keep their distance from places including public swimming...

Cap’s lap comes to Wakey

People travelling up Port Wakefield Highway last week may have seen a costumed man pushing his trolley along. This is in fact 'Captain Australia', who...

Knock on Wood Guy

Before we know it the upcoming firewood season will be upon us so turn to a local business in Jackson’s Supplies and Wood Guy...

Thief returns ‘Queenie’ to the royal throne

A pub thief has returned a small piece of local folklore back to Hamley Bridge Hotel’s ladies room after committing a petty holiday heist. The...