Ben’s black belt honour
Ben Mann is possibly Mid North’s youngest person to achieve a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Freestyle Martial Arts, and he already has his...
Stirring piece wins Balco prize
Clare Valley artist Maria Holst Salomonsen took out the 2021 Balco Balaklava Art Prize for their piece ‘Running on empty’, a felt and wire...
BOLD LAND PLAN: Clare Showgrounds 15-year ambitious plan
Aerial tree recreation, short-stay accommodation, new equestrian facilities, basketball stadium and a multi-use indoor centre function with provisions for up to 300 people. These...
Jackie given ‘best’ farewell
After almost three decades of providing Family Day Care to 222 children in her home in Jamestown, Jackie Best was officially farewelled last week...
Angst over Balaklava hospital’s future
A stall in doctor contract agreements at Wakefield Plains Medical Clinic has led to a locum doctor now slotted in to provide 24/7 emergency...
Pub owner’s dream to restore run-down site
The owner of the Brinkworth watering hole is on a mission to salvage the derelict and historic Sample Rooms next door.
While it cannot be...
School accepts prestigious trophy
Booleroo Centre District School (BCDS) was last week awarded the Prince Albert Trophy in recognition of the role it has played in the path...
Bundaleer event centre grant boost
Bundaleer’s new event centre has been given a federal government boost, securing a $56,210 grant for storage and equipment for the facility.
Bundaleer Forest Community...
Balaklava Eisteddfod seeks help
The Balaklava Eisteddfod is back for its 25th year of celebrating performing arts.
Suffering from the COVID-19 reach that forced most performing arts events into...
Bottoms up: Owen artist wows town
A new mural splashed across the Owen Recycling Depot probably features your favourite canned drink, as local artist ‘Ming’ I Nyoman Sumadi completed his...
Lifelong conservation efforts honoured
A lifelong passion for conservation of the state’s natural and built environments has seen Burra’s Chris Reed OAM awarded with an Order of Australia...
