Members return to cut anniversary cake
Four people who were at the opening of a Tumby Bay hall were on hand to cut a cake marking its 60th anniversary on...
Students taught drawing skills
Illustrator Paul Rutter gave students tips on drawing native animals when he recently visited a handful of Eyre Peninsula schools.
Students at Lock, Cowell, Cummins...
Delightful taste of Streaky Bay dished up
The fourth annual Taste of Streaky Bay was held to high acclaim earlier this month, with more than 100 guests revelling in a long...
Travelling Jackaroo raises money for rural causes
The Travelling Jackaroo passed through Eyre Peninsula last week as part of his trek around Australia raising money for rural causes.
Sam Hughes’ charities include...
Foundation spreads message to EP students
SAMMY D Foundation founder Neil Davis visited Eyre Peninsula towns last week to speak to students about stamping out youth violence.
About 1500 students from...
Federal budget fails EP region
“It really looks like the government is happy to keep funding organisations that in the past have failed to provide GPs to rural areas.”...
Shark attack claims loved teacher
The Elliston community is devastated by the presumed death of Elliston school teacher Simon Baccanello following a shark attack on Saturday morning.
Emergency services were...
Week-long search ends in Mother’s Day ‘miracle’
A Queensland woman who went missing near Streaky Bay has been reunited with family after a week-long ordeal. Police said Julie Schutt was found...
Research to establish better rye grass management
A scientific breakthrough could significantly advance understanding herbicide resistance in ryegrass, with the new information to help Australian grain growers combat the weed.
Scientists from...
Top Wudinna student secures scholarship
In recognition of his academic excellence, former Wudinna Area School student William Sampson has been named the recipient of the 2023 Lois Harris Scholarship.
The...