Fleet drivers equipped for safest drive

The Mid North Community Passenger Network was the first of 16 passenger networks in South Australia to have the entire fleet of eight vehicles fitted with defibrillators. Last week all volunteer drivers received training in Basic CPR for adults and babies and defibrillator training through Dart Tagging and Training, covering theory, practical and assessment components. […]

Rotary Club of Clare giving the gift of accessibility

A vision first realised 20 years ago is now a reality and allows everybody in the community to enjoy what some have never been able to do, swim in a pool. The most modern available overhead pool lift has been installed for the indoor heated therapy pool at the Valleys Lifestyle Centre, thanks to it […]

Tourism boost with cellar door funds

Six Clare Valley cellar doors have been given a funding boost to enable them to expand on new and unique visitor experiences. Grants of up to $5000 were offered through the State Government’s Unique Wine Experiences Fund Grant Program. In total, 47 cellar door initiatives across South Australia will share in the $200,000 funding program. […]

Women bowlers prepare to battle Victoria

Patiently practicing in the wings for their debut in the upcoming bowls series against Victoria later this month is Riverton’s Cath Greenslade and Laura’s Karin Lynch. Cath, a reigning Women’s State Representative of the Year, joins a squad of four to play second in rink three, while Karin is set to also play second in […]

Olympic proud John Fahey to cheer on granddaughter

With the countdown on to the Tokyo Olympics, now a fortnight away, there is perhaps no one in South Australia more excited than 88-year-old retired shearer John Fahey of Hallett. And rightfully so, because John’s granddaughter Emily Abbot, 24, has been selected to represent Australia at the Olympic Games in group rhythmic gymnastics. John said […]

Ben’s black belt honour

Ben Mann is possibly Mid North’s youngest person to achieve a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Freestyle Martial Arts, and he already has his eyes on the next level. On the cusp of his 23rd birthday, the Hamley Bridge resident gained what he described as one of his “hardest gradings of his life so far”, […]

Public libraries new agreement

A returned international educator who also calls the Mid North home fears changes to SA’s public council library set up will greatly impact the future of his much-loved service. Currently, the Local Government Association South Australia (LGASA) negotiates a New Memorandum of Agreement with the Libraries Board of SA. This will be the first agreement […]

Premier’s gong for years of hard work

WIELDING scalding hot metal, helping build fences with antique agricultural wheels and setting up an extensive blacksmith tool display, Sarah Tiller’s volunteer efforts in preserving Balaklava’s agricultural history will be formally acknowledged this evening, (May 19). Sarah (pictured) is one of three recipients of the Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service which will […]

Protect your pets with ChipBlitz

ChipBlitz is coming to Balaklava on Saturday, May 29, offering $10 microchipping for dogs and cats. The service is available to all pet owners, including non-residents of Wakefield Regional Council. They DO chip dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets. They DON’T chip livestock, birds, or reptiles. WRC mayor, Rodney Reid, said council teamed up […]

Travel South Australia, darlings

There was glitz, there was glamour, there were sparkles and a giant pink Hummer when Hans – the Boy Wonder from Berlin – came to the Clare Valley last week. Most importantly, there was national attention, all in the name of the South Australian Tourism Commission’s Welcome Back SA promotion campaign. Hans rolled into the […]

Oh George, you’re a crack up

Four-year-old George Matters from Spalding loves his chooks. No one ever anticipated it would make him a global sensation, but that is exactly what he has become after his sister Polly, 11, filmed him talking about his pet chook ‘Mowvin”. Parents April and James posted the funny video to Facebook to share with a few […]

Dust off the boots – Marrabel bull ride is back!

Dust off the cowboy boots and akubras as the Marrabel Bull Ride is coming up again on Saturday, February 29. Held at the Marrabel showgrounds from 7pm, the Waterloo Wind Farm Marrabel Bull Ride will showcase some of the nation’s most accomplished bull riders matched against an all-star line up of super-fit bucking bulls. Thanks […]

Family fishing fun

News that Bundaleer Reservoir has been re-stocked with native fish fingerlings has been welcomed by the Thomas family of Gulnare. The family has embraced the opportunity to fish in their ‘own backyard’, with David Thomas and his sons Josh, 8, and Liam, 6, making it a regular family outing. “My kids hadn’t done much fishing […]

Taking businesses to the region

Wednesday marked the release of the Plains Producer’s inaugural annual Regional Business Directory, a 72-page publication listing most businesses across our large circulation area. It is a source of reliable information not only for locals, but newcomers to the area who may be unfamiliar with what the region has to offer. A copy will be […]

Protecting Country Press

Recent threats and disingenuous claims by global tech giants Google and Facebook, provide a stark and compelling reminder of why Government intervention is necessary to force these two global behemoths to the table to negotiate with news media businesses; the subject of their current posturing, Country Press Australia president, Bruce Ellen said. The negotiating framework […]