Yorke Peninsula Country Times

14/01/2026

A crowd of 250 people flocked to the Wallaroo foreshore last week to watch the Blessing of the Waters, marking the event’s second consecutive year.

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14/01/2026

⛽What is your biggest petrol station pet peeve?⛽

RAA has recently revealed the top 10 annoying habits at petrol stations with drivers blocking the bowser while ordering food or shopping being number one!

We want to know what yours is, so comment them below 👇

14/01/2026

A new Dark Sky Policy could put Yorke Peninsula’s Port Moorowie on the stargazing map as community consultation drew to a close on Tuesday, January 13.

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13/01/2026

Member for Narungga Fraser Ellis has slammed a campaign promise by the Australian Labour Party to build a $22 million emergency department for Clare Hospital as a political move that flies in the face of a parliamentary inquiry into health services on Yorke Peninsula.

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13/01/2026

PREMIER Peter Malinauskas paid a visit to Kadina Child Care Centre today, January 13, to meet with staff and children after making a major commitment for the centre’s future.

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PREMIER Peter Malinauskas paid a visit to Kadina Child Care Centre today, January 13, to meet with staff and children after making a major commitment for the centre’s future.

13/01/2026

This week's edition is out now!

Making news:
- Premier visits Kadina
- VacSwim on YP
- Ardrossan Seaview receives government funding

Pick up a copy in-store or visit ypct.com.au

12/01/2026

Dual Yorke Peninsula Football League A grade best and fairest winner (2021 and 2022) and former CMS Crows junior, Murphy Short, is currently playing with Pint Football Club, the Greenants, in the Northern Territory Football League.

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12/01/2026

St Mary MacKillop School in Wallaroo celebrated the end of the school year with an awards ceremony recognising outstanding student and community contributions.

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11/01/2026

VACSWIM IS COMING TO YP 🏊

It's that time of year with VacSwim about to commence lessons on locations across the YP.

From today (January 12) until January 16, VacSwim will be conducting lessons at:
- Moonta Bay
- Point Turton
- Port Broughton

If you have a child or grandchild participating, we would love to see your photos!
Send them to editorial@ypct.com.au for a chance to be included in an upcoming edition of the Country Times. Please include names and which location you are at.

Please note: Photos need to be at least 1MB to be suitable for print.

11/01/2026

For the first 2026 edition, the YP Country Times asked leaders from all three levels of government in our region to share their hopes and vision for the year ahead, and to reflect on the challenges and achievements of 2025.

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11/01/2026

Port Broughton Area School marked the final week of the 2025 school year with celebrations recognising student achievement and milestones.

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10/01/2026

Local birdlife features on three stunning new tabletops installed at the entrance of the Port Hughes General Store.

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