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Jamestown marks 150 years since settlement

Jamestown’s 150th celebrations were certainly one to remember, with a ferocious storm passing through the town on Saturday afternoon. However, it certainly did not dampen...

Multi-million dollar dirt road support

A $150 million trial program designed to improve and upgrade unsealed roads throughout Australia is expected to involve the electorate of Grey. Last week the...

Historic press given prominent home

A new home for the restored 19th century Black Rock Wool Press was unveiled in Orroroo last month.  Nestled in the town’s main street, the...

Tourism operators scoop top honours

Dingo Dreaming at Blyth and Bendelby Ranges, via Orroroo, each took out a top gong for their categories in last week’s Tourism Industry Council...

Landmark statues threatened

A collection of beloved and quirky metal sculptures will need to be refurbished and relocated or sent to the tip, a local action group...

Teacher takes out prestigious award

Balaklava High School Special Options teacher Jess Daniel has won the inaugural Inclusive Teacher of the Year (Disability) Award at the 2021 South Australian...

Betty’s our local living legend

At 84-years-old, Betty Fidge cannot remember a time in her life when horses were not around. She has had a lifelong love of horses and...

Wild weather rolls through

For the second time in just over a week, the Mid North was hit with wild storms on Saturday. A thunderstorm band moved across the...

Rural sales boom

Rural property sales continue to boom thanks to low interest rates, good commodity prices and demand, not just from local areas, but from outside...

Jamestown marks 150 years since settlement

Jamestown’s 150th celebrations were certainly one to remember, with a ferocious storm passing through the town on Saturday afternoon. However, it certainly did not dampen...

Serious crash at Mount Bryan

Police are at the scene of a serious crash in the mid-north of South Australia. Just before 4pm today (Wednesday 20 August), police and emergency...