Petanque pistes officially open
While showgoers were busy watching the shearing or exploring sideshow alley at the Clare Show on Saturday, October 15, in Melrose Park petanque enthusiasts...
St Joe’s grows again
High student retention rates and an “extra-ordinary” intake of new students has prompted the next stage of redevelopment at Clare’s St Joseph’s School.
The next...
Redevelopment in the ‘ayr’ in Jamestown
Jamestown’s Ayr Street looks set for an upgrade, with plans for a redevelopment of the main street precinct progressing to the next stage of...
Strong demand at Jamestown market
There was a total yarding of 22,000 sheep for the October Market at Jamestown, less than advertised due to heavy northern rains.
There were mainly...
A country practice inspires Doctor Holly
Local GP Dr Holly Deer’s passion for rural general practice, her local community and in training other young doctors and encouraging them to consider...
Deluge swamps Manoora
Manoora received more than 70mm of rain in the early hours of the morning, causing Gilbert River to swell and break its banks, flooding...
Mid North drenching
A huge dump of rain late Saturday night caused flash flooding and road closures and took many Mid North residents by surprise as they...
Hay takes a hammering
Cut hay across the Mid North is spoiling on the ground and will likely be below export quality due to persistent rain events preventing baling.
Pinery...
School’s hive the bees’ knees
Brinkworth Primary School students are abuzz with excitement after a hive of bees arrived at their school last week.
Former Snowtown man and hobby apiarist...
Police News: Truckies reported for driving offences
Two Western Australian drivers were stopped on the Barrier Highway at Oodla Wirra last week and reported for a number of driving offences after...
Budget passed at Northern Areas
The Northern Areas Council passed its Annual Business Plan and Budget, and Long Term Financial Plan on July 2, with several changes from the...
