Church congregation celebrates 145 years
Sunday was a special occasion for Balaklava Church of Christ, which celebrated 145 years in the Balaklava community.
A congregation of 125 people gathered for...
Watervale expat on Veterans’ council
When Kay Matthias’ veteran father passed away many years ago, the Department for Veterans’ Affairs took away his Gold Card from her sick mother.
Because...
Wakefield thanks outgoing councillors
Wakefield Regional Council has celebrated the service of its outgoing elected members as it marked the end of one council term and looked forward...
Fresh start for troubled council
A fresh start.
That is the sentiment echoed by new Northern Areas Council (NAC) chief executive officer Kelly Westell and the council’s new mayor Sue...
Fires rage near Port Wakefield
More than 100 hectares of land have been burned near Port Wakefield in two separate grass fires late last week.
The first incident occurred last...
Two injured in gas explosion
A Christmas event at Port Wakefield on Saturday had to be cancelled after two women were injured in an explosion during the event set...
Future leader jets to Sydney
An Auburn teen has recently returned from an all expenses paid ‘Power Trip’ to Sydney to develop leadership skills, meet with politicians and advocate...
Balaklava’s new look pool open at last
Going for a dip are Hamish Wildbore, Iggy Stodart and Jake Martin.
Photos: Jarrad Delaney
The new look Balaklava Swimming Pool has finally opened its doors...
Demand still strong at Jamestown Market
There was a smaller crowd of mostly local buyers but continued strong demand for sheep at the latest Jamestown Market held on December 1.
Nutrien...
Farmer of the Year nominations open
Awards recognising excellence in agriculture are back for 2023 with nominations now open.
The Kondinin Group and ABC Rural 2023 Australian Farmer of the Year...
Lochiel launch for late local’s memoirs
Later this year the Lochiel community will host the launch of a memoir about the life of a former local, more than one year...
