Over the fence: Sri Lanka and the organic experiment
There is a problem in the developed nations: the rising demand for organic ‘healthy’ produce.
This is not a swing at those that can afford...
Farming flashback for 100th birthday
Tumby Bay resident and retired Butler farmer Ross Fitzgerald celebrated a milestone 100th birthday recently.
Mr Fitzgerald was born on July 7, 1922 to Vassie...
Elliston branch to host AGM
The next meeting of the Elliston branch of SA Country Women’s Association is today, Thursday July 14 at 10am.
It will be the annual general...
Businesses must enrol to vote in elections
Regional businesses and sole traders are being encouraged to have their say in council elections in November.
Many business owners may not realise they are...
Sculptures provide Elliston tourism focus
Ellliston’s clifftop sculptures have an important addition - a giant set of thongs designed and built by local man Todd “Romy” Romanowycz.
Romy’s design was...
Taking the bait: Abundant whiting and salmon catches
During the last week there were a few decent days to get out fishing and salmon reports have been pretty good.
There are plenty of...
Grants make life easier for volunteers
Replanting degraded areas of Lower Eyre Peninsula parks will be easier, thanks to a federal government Volunteers Grant to buy minor equipment.
Friends of Southern...
Russ keeps papers coming at Tumby
For the past 16 years, the Tumby Bay community has had one woman to thank for ensuring residents have a newspaper at their door...
Diabetes support for residents
More Eyre Peninsula residents living with type 1 diabetes can now access life changing subsidised Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) products to better manage blood glucose...
Ungarra SALA exhibition planned
An exhibition of Rebecca Palmer’s work titled ‘What’s your view?’ will be opened at Ungarra Community Hall, from 3-5pm on Sunday, July 31, as...
Cowell showcase wins event award
Cowell Lions Club is the winner of Franklin Harbour District Council’s Event of the Year for its event which showcased the district across South...
