Mum’s the word: Drive for more women in the council chamber
There’s a new face in the Wakefield Regional Council Chamber, but he wasn’t elected by popular vote.
Four-week-old baby Jed made his debut alongside mum,...
‘Roger’ The Farmer
Every now and then a story just falls in your lap.
Last week I was introduced to a children’s book titled ‘The Farmer’.
Now this book...
Showing paddocks at conference
In his previous work as an agronomist, Gippsland beef farmer Tim Wilson saw how farmers went wrong when cutting corners to save a few...
Over the fence: The six degrees of Andy Barr
There’s this thing Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon is known for, and that’s Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.
It’s a play on the concept of six...
A weekend in the Valley
Brrrrrr! It’s cold outside.
The Clare Valley in winter is one of the best places for reading next to the crackling fireplace while sipping a...
Heritage Highlights: Corporation and District Council of Clare
Part 1
From the Civic Record of South Australia (1921-1923):
This picturesque northern town dates from 1843, about which time aborigines were fairly numerous, their main...
Students show off to seniors
On Friday, the Balaklava High School choir performed at the Senior Citizens Hall in Balaklava, with some students performing solo and duet performances.
Students Ella...
Camera Club’s super snaps
Clare Camera Club members had to find something different to photograph or take it in a different manner.
Both methods were used and included more...
Training time in Saddleworth
The Mid North’s first apprenticeship training centre is officially operating after an open day on Friday in Saddleworth.
The Vater Machinery training facility, based on...
Local artists set to shine
The South Australian Living Arts Festival will be held next month and expressions of interest are being sought now.
Celebrating local artists SALA showcases artistic...
Grain leaders named inaugural inductees
An Adelaide Plains farmer who has stood up as advocate for the grains industry, and a Mid North-based renowned researcher and agronomist are among...
