Community funds donated
Two families in the Cummins district whose family homes were destroyed by floods earlier this year have received undisclosed donations which will assist their...
Funding boost for regional vision/Funding boost
Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula (RDAEP) has received a significant boost from funding agreements with Eyre Peninsula councils - while working on presenting a...
Protection needed for amazing sea dragons
During winter in Tumby Bay, crisp westerly winds arrive, transforming the water off the town’s jetty into a crystal-clear turquoise playground that is home...
Kimba’s unlikely farmer sells
Cecilia Woolford was an unlikely prospect to become a farmer when she took a few months’ break in Kimba from her high-powered job in...
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...