Lally family celebrates 175 years
When Gerald Lally’s great great grandparents Michael and Bridget Lally arrived in the Mid North in 1847, Balaklava was not yet an established town.
They...
Door slams on last branch standing
The announcement of the closure of Peterborough’s BankSA branch – the town’s last remaining bank – is a “rotten blow” to the community, according...
Cody wins state ambassador award
Twenty-year-old Cody Jones of Leighton has been named the 2022 State Young Rural Ambassador.
Representing the Northern Agricultural Shows Association, and Clare Show, Cody was...
Fauna park farewelled
A fauna park will no longer be operated at the Clare Caravan Park site after the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council voted to remove...
Music to our ears
Venues across Balaklava are rolling out the red carpet as the town gears up to host the annual Eisteddfod this August.
Last year, an outbreak...
Mid North high schools in pilot program
A mental health practitioner will be hired to work at Balaklava and Clare high schools as part of a new state government pilot program...
Quilts of Valour
Five members of the Balaklava RSL with a history of Australian Active War Service were presented with a Quilt of Valour on June 11...
Safety first for Daniels
“A safe farm is a productive one.”
That’s the message from Bowmans farmer Paul Daniel this Farm Safety Week.
Paul, and son Mitchell, prioritise safety on...
Duck’s all, folks
After more than a decade, the bright yellow ducks of Port Broughton have been removed from public display and placed into storage after the...
Remarkable Sheep Dog Trials are back
After two years of cancellations due to Covid, the 2022 South Australian Yard Dog Association will hold the Coprice Utility Championship at Melrose on...
BMW/Region Eight Bowls News – Fours finalists determined
STATE FOURS
Men’s and Women’s State Fours sectionals were conducted on Sunday, 11 January.
Results:
Men's State Fours at Burra
Section 1: J. Williams (Auburn)/M. Golby (Auburn)/J. Pengilly...
