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Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Labor vows to expand Seniors Card

A reelected Labor Government says it will expand eligibility for the Seniors Card to assist an estimated 80,000 additional older South Australians with the...

Never too old to learn new tricks

Learning does not stop when we leave school or finish our careers. In fact, many would say that is when the most enjoyable kind of...

All set for cracking day of racing

Excitement is building ahead of the 112th Streaky Bay Cup, presented by XXXX Gold and the Streaky Bay Community Hotel. Set for the Streaky racecourse...

Look to your backyard for travels

You do not have to venture far to enjoy the freedom of travel in your senior years. Some of the best adventures are found...

Lower Eyre tuna scarce

Eyre Peninsula enjoyed good weather over the long weekend along with promising tides, but fishing reports were mixed. There has been a lack of tuna...

Speeding drink-driver caught

A speeding driver has lost her licence and car after she was also caught over the legal blood alcohol limit at Port Neill. A Port...

Network seeking Cowell power solution

SA Power Networks (SAPN) was fined in the order of $10 million by the energy regulator for its excessive time without being able to...

Fun, fish and prizes

The Coffin Bay Fishing Competition will return on Sunday 22 March, with people of all ages encouraged to get involved regardless of fishing experience....

Flinders candidates on infrastructure

Ahead of the 2026 state election, the Eyre Peninsula Advocate is interviewing candidates for the seat of Flinders on issues relating to the electorate...

Business lost and appliances ruined

Businesses have not been able to trade and people had electrical appliances damaged by frequent electricity outages in the Cowell area during February. Those were...