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...
Taking the bait: Better fishing weather on long weekend
Over the last week winter has really hit hard and with the harsh fishing conditions it kept many out of the water.
Reports are thin...
New chief at the helm for T-Ports
T-Ports has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer.
The company said last week that Scott McKay had joined as CEO to help...
Rain proves a season saver
Weekend rain has saved the cropping season for many Eyre Peninsula farmers, who had not previously received significant rain.
Among those are Lock farmers Anne...
Twins celebrate joint 21st
Friends and family recently travelled from across Australia to celebrate Laura and Madelyn Zacher’s 21st birthday at the Havelock in Adelaide.
The twins are the...
Memories of Streaky Bay plus
I was in a pleasant mood sitting at home in Port Lincoln in September 2017, basking in the joy of the Sturt Football Club’s...
Tumby set for Karkoo grand final date
It will be a Karkoo against Tumby Bay grand final in Great Flinders table tennis, following fourth-placed Tumby Bay defeating minor premiers Yeelanna in...
