Yorke Peninsula Country Times

Housing shortages, water infrastructure and childcare access are among the challenges facing Yorke Peninsula and Mid North communities explored in a new podcast series.

Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North has launched Regional Futures, a four-part series examining barriers to regional growth and potential solutions.

Hosted by Annabelle Homer, the podcast brings together local government representatives, business owners, developers and community leaders to discuss housing, water, childcare and economic diversification.

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Kadina junior and Glenelg Under 18 premiership defender Harry Franz has described his experience at the 2026 AFL National Draft Combine in Melbourne as one he will never forget.

Franz, a mate of fellow draft prospect Mitchell Harris, of Kadina, was among a strong South Australian contingent attending the combine from Wednesday, September 30, to Saturday, October 3.

Harris was also invited to the combine but was unable to take part in testing due to an ankle injury.

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Aboriginal children and young people returned to Narungga Country at Point Pearce on Wednesday, September 30, for a day celebrating culture, family connections and belonging.

Cultural Connection Day brought together Aboriginal children in out-of-home care, families, Elders and community members to reconnect with their heritage and strengthen ties to Country.

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Sea Rescue Copper Coast has honoured one of its founding members with the commissioning and official naming of its new Nautic Star rescue vessel, Trevor J Bean.

About 50 invited guests from Adelaide, Yorke Peninsula and Eyre Peninsula attended the ceremony at the Sea Rescue Copper Coast Operations Centre, Wallaroo, on Saturday, September 19.

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Children swapped screens for sticks, leaves and a little imagination as Minlagawi Gum Flat Reserve came alive with music, creativity and outdoor adventures on Thursday, October 8.

The ninth Minlagawi Nature Festival brought families together at the culturally significant reserve near Minlaton, celebrating the simple pleasures of nature while encouraging a deeper appreciation of Nharangga Country.

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Communities thrive because of the people who volunteer their time to make them better.

This week we continue our series shining a spotlight on Port Clinton Progress Association and the work they are doing to improve local life.

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The 43rd Yorkes Classic surfing competition opened in ideal conditions at Chinamans, with waves exceeding six feet and clean offshore winds setting the scene for a highly anticipated event.

The strong swell provided excellent conditions for surfers, delivering an exciting start to the competition, held Sunday, October 11.

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The third annual Two Feet and a Heartbeat walk for HeartKids returns to Moonta Bay this Sunday, October 18, raising funds and awareness for families affected by childhood-onset heart disease.

Among those taking part will be Moonta couple Lauren and Jake Litchfield and their 5-year-old daughter Madeline, who was born with a serious heart condition.

Madeline was diagnosed with transposition of the great arteries and a ventricular septal defect, meaning her major arteries were reversed and she had a hole in her heart.

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Wallaroo Community Outreach Centre came alive on Tuesday, October 6, as community organisations rallied behind the historical facility in a show of support.

Representatives of organisations from across Yorke Peninsula were welcomed to the former Wallaroo police station, highlighting services spanning mental health, domestic violence, disability, employment and healthcare.

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