Monthly Archives: August 2010

VOLUNTEER QUITS OVER NRM “BANNED” POISONS PROGRAMS

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

Local Flinders Ranges NRM Volunteer, Nigel Carney has submitted his resignation to the General Manager of the SA Arid Land NRM Board, John Gavin. In an interview with the Coober Pedy Regional Times former volunteer Nigel Carney speaks frankly about some … Continue reading →

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RURAL DOCTORS ASSOC LOOK TO INDEPENDENTS FOR DESPERATE REGIONAL HEALTH SITUATION

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

RDAA: INDEPENDENTS GIVE HOPE FOR DESPERATE REGIONAL HEALTH SITUATION The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) has written to the three Independents MPs who are expected to hold the balance of power in the next Federal Parliament. Dr Nola Maxfield, … Continue reading →

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WILLIAM CREEK & OODNADATTA HOST STRANDED TOURISTS AFTER HEAVY RAINS

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

Between 80 – 100 travellers are currently stranded at William Creek event after torrential rains engulfed the far north over the past 24 hours. Some of the stranded include visitors who travelled for the district’s annual Bronco Branding event over … Continue reading →

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BANNED LOCUST CONTROL CHEMICALS MAY EXPOSE HUMANS, FOOD CROPS AND LIVESTOCK IN SA

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

UPDATED Monday 23 August 2010: Banned US neurotoxic insecticides Diazinon, Chlorpyrifos and others are about to be unleashed over South Australia to protect crops from locust with a possible assistance scheme for farmers who choose to use these chemicals. Concerns are … Continue reading →

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ADVANCE NOTICE – SECTIONS OF STUART & EYRE HIGHWAYS ROAD CLOSURES

Posted on August 21, 2010 by

Sections of the Stuart and Eyre Highway will be closed to allow DTEI and other officials to monitor road train vehicle movement and tracking along these sections of the Highways

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COOBER PEDY AREA SCHOOL AIRS IT’S LINEN IN PUBLIC OVER PRINCIPAL

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Claims that the Coober Pedy Area School is in a state of caos following the departure of Principal Sue Lewis were addressed by Education Minister Jay Weatherill today who said, “We now have a principal appointed for the rest of … Continue reading →

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OBJECTIONS TO OUTBACK AUTHORITY BOARD STRUCTURE – RESULTS IN PUSH FOR ALLIANCE

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Update on unsettled Outback Authority situation – includes Letters to Editor + comments In what has become very public “consultation”, Outback Communities in the Far North of South Australia believe that efforts to communicate and consult have been continually disregarded, resulting in … Continue reading →

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FAR NORTH POLICE WILL ENFORCE LAWS RE: BREACHES TO LEGISLATION RELATING TO “ROAD CLOSED”

Posted on August 4, 2010 by

Senior Sergeant Greg Burns, officer in charge of the Coober Pedy Police Station in  South Australia’s Far North is concerned that motorists continue to drive on dirt roads despite they display ROAD CLOSED signs due to rain.   “Police are … Continue reading →

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