Covid shutdowns claim hotel
The Elliston Hotel Motel has fallen victim to Covid and staff shortages - with the lessee shutting the doors last Wednesday.
However, it was reopened...
Desalination site selection moves to next phase
Selection for the site of a desalination plant on Eyre Peninsula is moving to the next phase following recent community consultation, with a decision...
Cummins thanks first responders
June 8 was Thank a First Responder Day and the Cummins community showed its appreciation for the emergency service volunteers and first responders who...
Residents urged to answer ambulance call
Volunteer SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) teams in Eyre Peninsula towns are looking for volunteers to answer the call and join them.
Teams at Streaky Bay,...
Wudinna gets fortnightly GP service
An outreach service has commenced to support short-term health care services in Wudinna - but not to the level the Wudinna District Council had...
Rate rise to service debt, cover costs
The Franklin Harbour District Council lifted its council rates by 7.1 per cent at its meeting last Wednesday.
However, that raise is a bare minimum...
Awards flow for The River
The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) held its regional West Coast retail competition recently, with a Whites River business taking home a swag of...
Excitement builds as whale season begins
The whale watching season is underway and people are expected to flock to Far West Coast sites to view the majestic animals.
Humpback and southern...
Ramsey declared Grey winner
Rowan Ramsey has finally reclaimed the federal seat of Grey.
It comes three and a half weeks after the May 21 election - delayed because...
Triumph in the desert
Port Lincoln firefighter Michael Bertram went the distance and achieved redemption in completing the 100km Simpson Desert Ultra Marathon, despite some soggy challenges.
Mr Bertram...
Consultation sought on rocket road closures
Ceduna District Council is seeking community feedback on proposed road closures during rocket launches at Koonibba.
Southern Launch has applied to the council for road...
