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CSIRO Science and Solutions for Australia Series - OCEANS

FREE CSIRO Book About Oceans Is Very Informative

ByPeter May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

A very interesting book in the CSIRO Science and Solutions for Australia Series – “OCEANS” has an amazing amount of detail about the World’s Oceans and how they affect our lives. It looks like a good reference book for adults & most school children, covering every aspect of oceans including ecology, climate, territorial waters, industry,…

Red Cross Farm First Aid Training Available - Announced April 2021

You Can Enjoy Free Training With Red Cross Farm First Aid Training – Express Your Interest

ByPeter May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

Supporting drought and bushfire affected communities On-farm accidents are a major concern Incidents involve workers and bystanders (including children) and occur in a range of circumstances on a variety of farm and agricultural enterprises. Learn first aid skills to provide support in an emergency. Develop skills and improve farm and rural workplace safety by enrolling…

Red Cross Farm First Aid Training Available Free – Expressions of Interest

ByPeter April 29, 2021April 30, 2021

Supporting drought and bushfire affected communities On-farm accidents are a major concern Incidents involve workers and bystanders (including children) and occur in a range of circumstances on a variety of farm and agricultural enterprises. Learn first aid skills to provide support in an emergency. Develop skills and improve farm and rural workplace safety by enrolling…

Only Days Left To Enter “Capturing Goyder through a Local’s Lens” Competition

ByPeter April 22, 2021April 22, 2021

The 2021/22 Calendar Photography CompetitionEntries close 30th April 2021 Have you taken photos that capture the essence of living in the Goyder region? You only have a short time left to go through your photos and enter them in the 2021 competition. Your photo could be in the Regional Council of Goyder 2021/22 Community Calendar!…

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BBBRRRR! Eudunda One of the Coldest In The State, Mentioned on TV

ByPeter April 22, 2021April 22, 2021

It certainly was cold in the Eudunda Area on the night of Tuesday 20th when Channel 7 television gives Eudunda a mention on Wednesday night for being one of the coldest overnight minimum temperatures. We were not the coldest with Loxton topping the list at -1.2 degrees.Eudunda was equal second with Renmark at -0.9 degrees….

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YourSay – Draft State Bushfire Management Plan 2021-2025

ByPeter April 1, 2021April 2, 2021

The State Bushfire Coordination Committee have prepared the draft State Bushfire Management Plan 2021-2025 (the Plan) in response to the Independent Review into South Australia’s 2019-20 Bushfire Season. The Plan: helps to create the foundations for government, non-government organisations and the community to work together to manage bushfire risk in South Australia. aims to provide…

Select Committee on Land Access March 2021

Submissions Open – Select Committee On Land Access in SA

ByPeter March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

Attention all land holders this involves you! The Parliament of South Australia – Select Committee inquiring into land access regimes as they relate to mining and mining exploration is now taking public submissions. Very briefly there are six main areas of review including land access relating to mining, operations of the Department for Energy and…

Regional Work Website - Real Work Real Experience Incentives up to 6K

Real Work, Real Experience – Jobs In Regional SA – Incentives of up to $6000

ByPeter March 24, 2021March 24, 2021

Are you looking for seasonal work? There are plenty of opportunities around South Australia for those new to farm work. Check it out at the Website: Regional Work SA website @PrimaryIndustriesAndRegionsSA #GetASeasonalJobSA

Stephanie Schmidt on the farm - Photo by Alysha Sparks

Stephanie Tells What ‘International Women’s Day’ Means To Her

ByPeter March 19, 2021March 19, 2021

Stephanie Schmidt leads a busy farm live, hubby, family and still finds time to do some great leadership tasks. Steph starts off,“As I sit down to write this, in the last 24 hours I have worked on getting the BAS completed for the farm business I have with my husband, I have had a strategy…

AGM 2021 Advert - Cereal Competition - Photo Robyn Bradbrook

All Welcome To Eudunda Show AGM 2021 – 24th March 7pm

ByPeter March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

Eudunda Show AGM24th March 2021Eudunda RSL Rooms – 7:00pmALL WELCOME The Eudunda Show Committee feel confident that 2021 will be kind to the show.The Committee is keen to get going and traditionally the season kicks of with the Show AGM If you think you would like to support the committee, come along and listen and…

Cyber Threats Include Ag Industries – Be Prepared

ByPeter March 14, 2021March 19, 2021

Agrifutures Australia has released and interesting article called “Cyber threats in rural industries – are we prepared?” The threat of computer hacking of equipment used by farmers has been around for quite some time. As many areas of farming become mechanized, many are controlled by electronic means, be it a dedicated EPROM or CPU that…

Eudunda Show AGM 2021 – 24th March 7pm at RSL Rooms – All Welcome

ByPeter March 7, 2021March 19, 2021

Please note time change to 7:00pm The Eudunda Show Committee feel confident that 2021 will be kind to the show.The Committee is keen to get going and traditionally the season kicks of with the Show AGM Eudunda Show AGM24th March 2021Eudunda RSL Rooms – 7:00pmALL WELCOME To put on the show takes a massive amount…

National Drought and Flood Agency SA All Dates - 1-5 March 2021

National Drought and Flood Agency To Visit Robertstown & Eudunda To Help Locals – 4th March

ByPeter March 3, 2021March 19, 2021

Robertstown: 4th March 9am – 11:30am Eudunda: 4th March 1:30pm – 4pm The National Drought and Flood Agency are keen to help our region through the drought, recognizing that the effects carry on years after. Described as a ‘one-stop shop’ this event is coming to the Eudunda Town Hall on 4 March to provide support…

Meatup Forum at Gawler For Red Meat Producers – 5th March 2021

ByPeter March 3, 2021March 19, 2021

MeatUp Forums provide an opportunity for beef, sheep and goat producers to learn something new, stay up-to-date with the latest on-farm research and technologies and meet others working in the red meat industry. These forums introduce producers to the outcomes of MLA research and development projects and the next steps to drive profitability and productivity…

Real Work, Real Experience – Jobs Available In Regional SA With Incentives of up to $6000

ByPeter March 2, 2021March 19, 2021

Looking for seasonal work? There are plenty of opportunities around South Australia for those new to farm work. Check it out Website: Regional Work SA website @PrimaryIndustriesAndRegionsSA #GetASeasonalJobSA