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IT was a case of better late than never for Owen residents, when repairs to their local swimming pool were completed just before Christmas. While these repairs were short-term renewal works only, with Balaklava pool closed indefinitely and Hamley Bridge’s pool undergoing major repairs before reopening this summer, residents in the Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) […]
HEARTLESS thieves are spoiling the holidays for many local residents, the latest being the theft of two unique farm gates at the Nicholls property near Tarlee. “We still can’t quite believe someone stole the gates,” Annie Nicholls said. “They actually weigh a lot and would have taken three to four people to carry, plus a […]
One man’s ‘preloved items’ is another man’s treasure, except when it is just pure trash. The majority of the community donate preloved items to the CVCO Burton Street Thrift Store out of the goodness of their hearts and these items are always welcome. Unfortunately, due to unprecedented theft and dumping of rubbish, dirty, broken and […]
Paul Thomas of Gulnare has been announced Northern Areas Council’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year winner for 2021, and Will Bray of Jamestown is the Young Citizen of the Year. “Paul is a quiet achiever, willingly giving to his Gulnare community, and Will is a strong contributor to the Jamestown and District Community, volunteering […]
Northern and Yorke Landscape Board is asking for help to help track down a highly invasive aquatic weed sold on Facebook Marketplace by a Gawler-based seller last week. A member of the public alerted the Board about the listing that advertised Water Hyacinth “for the fish pond”. Water Hyacinth is recognised as one of the […]
MAJOR elements of the main street upgrade projects in Balaklava and Hamley Bridge have been marked out on roads and footpaths in both towns. The markings outline proposed works to help residents and planners visualise the concepts, with consultation with community groups ongoing throughout the process. Members of Wakefield Regional Council’s infrastructure and works team […]
Wakefield Regional Council will finally get a new works depot in Balaklava – saving about half of the $3.5 million price tag originally proposed. Instead of a ‘greenfield’ site, which would have required a new build of all sheds, offices and other depot infrastructure, WRC has purchased 31 Gwy Terrace – formerly SA Complete Diesel […]
FORMER Clare local, Lachie McNeil is heading to Victoria to join the AFL’s Western Bulldogs after being chosen in the rookie draft last Thursday. “I was at work as a storeman when I got a text message and I rang my parents to tell them – it was amazing but there was a lot of […]
FORMER Balaklava Peckers footballer, Jacob Wehr, is ‘over the moon’ after he was selected by GWS Giants in last Wednesday night’s AFL draft. GWS (Greater Western Sydney) had picks at 12, 15 and 58, before swooping on Jacob with their last pick at 59, which was also the last AFL pick of the night. “I […]
Dr Gerry Considine from Clare, has been awarded Rural Doctor of the Year 2020, by the peak rural medical body, the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA). Dr Considine was presented this prestigious award in recognition of his service to his community and in particular his work in treating skin cancer throughout rural South Australia. […]
