Business Balco managing director, Malcolm May, left, and Tim Latchford (right) inspect hay samples during a visit last September with Chinese trade partners Ms Ivy Hu, Zhong Wei Di and He Daoqing.

Balco boosts hay into China »

Les Pearson reports   HAY exports to China are contributing to significant recent growth in the State’s trade sector. Minister for Trade, Tom Koutsantonis, said a breakdown of South Australia’s…

Apr 12 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
PROFESSOR Neil Fettell, (left) and Blyth farmers Simon Goldsmith and Joshua King discuss managing crop growth.

Farmers get the latest advice at Hart field day »

Sally Crowther reports It was the scene of eagerness and education last Thursday as more than 500 growers and industry representatives gathered at the Hart field day. More than 30…

Sep 29 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
AMG operations manager, Ben Wigzell, on top of just some of the AMG silos at Bowmans, INSET: a drive-through shed.

AMG continues big Bowmans expansion »

AUSTRALIAN Milling Group (AMG) is hoping to have its lentil and pulse crop processing and export facility at Bowmans operational by October this year. A production shed was recently built…

Aug 4 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
Greg Gaze with composted manure ready to spread and inset, with just one of many creators.

It’s not eggs…it’s not meat… »

…but what comes from a chook is helping farmers and a developing industry Sally Crowther reports With the cost of fertiliser rising, local farmers are substituting the more common phosphorus…

Jun 23 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Special feature: Home & Garden »

NEW ROOF ADDS VALUE TO HOME Restoration and maintenance on your roof can keep it looking great. Eventually, however, the roof will need replacing. Roof Seal offers a full range…

Jun 3 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
Community

Our Dublin all set to bloom for ‘Bloomsday’ »

DUBLIN identity Pat Thompson and Michael Perth read a selection from Ulysses, while listening in are (from left) Linda Seed, of the New Dublin Hotel; Vivien Tonkin, Governor Hindmarsh Hotel; DCM community development officer Lynette Seccafien; film maker Derek Rogers and Brian Tonkin, Governor Hindmarsh Hotel.

Les Pearson reports   THINGS are due to turn Irish in Dublin next month, when the Adelaide Irish community, in…

May 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Penwortham celebrates tour honour »

Penwortham had good gathering on Sunday for the official presentation of the framed and signed jerseys at Horrocks Cottage by Tourism SA’s Annunziata Thompson. This was followed by an enjoyable barbecue. Mount Horrocks Historical Society signed up some new members.

PENWORTHAM was officially presented with its awards for being the best-dressed town in Stage One of the Tour Down Under,…

May 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Ranks are thinning: time to help »

Many local community groups have been operating for years, often with the same people running the show. Most of those…

May 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Get all the ‘mail’ with the Plains Producer »

DERILY Snook puts her feet up in a rare break from duties to read the Plains Producer.– PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

WITH the recent closure of the Owen store, other businesses are adding to their stock lines to ensure some form…

May 4 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Book your spot in the ‘local’ local directory »

Balaklava Ladies of the Lighthouse Christian Centre are updating the Balaklava and district phone book. The ladies would like to…

May 4 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Virginia boosted by Buckland developer »

Netball Club first to gain sponsorship VIRGINIA Netball Club is one of the first community groups in the local area…

Apr 26 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Entertainment

Trucks prompt safer road layout »

McCracken Corner

THE Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) redevelopment of McCracken Corner in Balaklava is now complete, with the final touches, which included tree removals, completed on Monday. The total project cost was about $210,000. It involved modifying the previous five-way intersection to form two…

Apr 26 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Gilbert Valley Youth of the Year »

Gilbert Valley Lions vice president, Kelvin Schwartz and Youth chairperson, Marian Lloyd, with contestants, Annie Merritt and Bridget Hallion.

ANNIE Merritt is the Gilbert Valley Lions district “Youth of the Year,” conducted as part of the national Lions club’s annual quest. Bridget Hallion was the other contender. Both are students at Riverton and District High School. Interviewed by judges Nick Smyth of Balaklava, Louise…

Mar 1 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Good Food Guide: Variety is the daily flavourite »

TRACY Baker with a tray of tasty tempters.

With fresh, healthy options and of course the choice of scrumptious treats, Balaklava Bakery will have something to satisfy your cravings for breakfast, lunch, or in between. Tracy Baker, owner of Balaklava Bakery for the last two years, has designed a menu to suit everyone’s…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Christmas cheer at revitalised Rising Sun »

chef Sharna Walden, with hosts Bek and Dylan Stodart, seen here in his role as “assistant chef.”

The Rising Sun Hotel at Port Wakefield is the perfect place for this year’s Christmas celebrations! Bek and Dylan along with their two chefs, Sharna Walden and Che Woosnan, have already been busy this month catering for Christmas functions. The hotel has the ability to…

Dec 15 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Share great food and good times »

NEILL and Debbie Sharer behind the bar at the Lower Light hotel.

The Lower Light Hotel has undergone a huge transformation since Neill and Debbie Sharer took over at the end of December last year, with the hotel open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. The once cramped, noisy dining room has now been moved…

Nov 3 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
Rural

They wait for the break… »

Tom Robinson, with grandfather, Greg, already is busy on the tractor, seeding this season’s crops on the farm his family has cropped since the 1920s.

WHILE some areas of the state enjoyed a solid drenching over the weekend, the break of the sowing season could be a few weeks away…

Apr 26 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Farmers warned on spray drift »

8755 - Redpath tractor

New research shows Clare vines at risk FARMERS could face a ban of the widely-used weed control chemical, Glyphosate, if newly introduced summer spraying regulations…

Apr 5 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Roberts wins seat on new grain board »

BALAKLAVA grower, Brett Roberts, was announced as one of the six directors elected to the inaugural Grain Producers SA (GPSA) board last week. GPSA is…

Mar 29 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Sport Will McPharlin holding his Wooroora Men's Bowling Association Singles Trophy (left), and in action for Port Wakefield during the 2011/2012 WMBA season.

What a champion! Willie’s State bowls title

PORT Wakefield lawn bowler, Willie McPharlin, was crowned champion of the state Champion of Champions Singles tournament, held on Sunday at Marion Bowling Club. The 25-year-old won his club’s singles championship earlier last season and went…

May 17 2012 / Read More »
Community DUBLIN identity Pat Thompson and Michael Perth read a selection from Ulysses, while listening in are (from left) Linda Seed, of the New Dublin Hotel; Vivien Tonkin, Governor Hindmarsh Hotel; DCM community development officer Lynette Seccafien; film maker Derek Rogers and Brian Tonkin, Governor Hindmarsh Hotel.

Our Dublin all set to bloom for ‘Bloomsday’

Les Pearson reports   THINGS are due to turn Irish in Dublin next month, when the Adelaide Irish community, in conjunction with the owners of The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Vivien and Brian Tonkin, host Bloomsday celebrations…

May 10 2012 / Read More »
News BALAKLAVA’S famous “boob group” (from left) rear Holly Cowan and Claudia, Lee-anne McCracken and Mason; Sonia Gangell and Ilka;Teearn Fitzpatrick and Ezra; Roshanna Bull and Hamish; Cherie Wilmer and Curtis; Narelle Michael, Lauren Ahwan and Amelia March; Jacqui Behsmann, Connie Reljich and Willliam; Melissa Smith and Elliot. Front: Dianne Whitall and Natalia; Jenny Young and Brianna; Heidi Zerk and Caitlin; Lachlan Bull, Gaynor Tink and Brock; Amanda Lockwood and Josiah; Liam March, Angela Battle with Lexie and Casey; Thomas Reljich and nurse Sally Michael.

It’s mum’s day everyday here!

Did all mums have a nice Mother’s Day? I did, kick-starting the morning with a hot cup of real tea, brewed in our teapot, and a block of chocolate for brekky – shared, of course, with…

May 17 2012 / Read More »
Entertainment McCracken Corner

Trucks prompt safer road layout

THE Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) redevelopment of McCracken Corner in Balaklava is now complete, with the final touches, which included tree removals, completed on Monday. The total project cost was about $210,000. It…

Apr 26 2012 / Read More »

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