Southern Goyder News

Agriculture Stewardship Package - YMNRDA

Agriculture Stewardship Packages Available for Eligible Farmers In Yorke & Mid North

ByPeter February 3, 2022February 4, 2022

The Yorke & Mid North Regional Development Australia (YMNRDA) have drawn attention to a a fund which could help farmers wishing to improve biodiversity and store carbon on their farm and may find cash rewards in the future. Learn More about the pilot project here Contact Taryn Mangelsdorf for more information suited to the Yorke…

SA Water – Morgan Whyalla Pipeline Renewal Creates Further Opportunities For Local Businesses

ByPeter February 1, 2022February 4, 2022

SA Water announced on 10 January 2022, that they are planning to replace sections of the Morgan Whyalla pipeline commencing in March 2022. The pipeline is a 358 kilometre long, above ground pipeline that was constructed in the 1940’s for the transfer of bulk water supplies to the Iron Triangle cities of Port Pirie, Port…

Eudunda Caravan Park 7 of 8 powered sites (plus 5 free campers)

Eudunda Caravan Park Update Report January 2022

ByPeter January 28, 2022February 4, 2022

This is an update report on the progress being achieved on the project to purchase two 2 bedroom cabins for additional accommodation for the Eudunda Caravan Park. The Eudunda Caravan Park currently has 8 powered sites managed by Steve & Lee Wegener and over the last year the occupancy and income generated by these sites…

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Australia Day Brunch – Robertstown – 26th Jan 2022

ByPeter January 24, 2022January 24, 2022

See you at the annual Australia Day Celebrations in Robertstown in 2022. We will be celebrating with a BRUNCH commencing at 9.00am at Robertstown Oval. Awards to Citizens of the Year, Event of the Year for 2020 and our Great Gardens Award will be presented. Details sourced from the Monthly Robbie Round Up

Radar Observatory at Brownlow

ByPeter January 24, 2022January 24, 2022

Thanks to Mel Zerner for submitting this story A radar which can track satellites and space debris from the ground using world-first, homegrown technology has been launched in South Australia on 9 December 2021. Silentium Defence unveiled its Oculus Observatory near Brownlow approximately 25 kms from Eudunda, with the facility enabling the monitoring of wide…

Robertstown 150 Celebrations - Unveiled of 150th Mural by John Neal with Artist Jim Dunstan

Robertstown Celebrates 150 Years of European Settlement

ByPeter January 11, 2022January 24, 2022

After months of meeting and intense work by a small committee, the weekend of Robertstown ‘s 150 years of European settlement was celebrated in style. On Saturday, 2 October 2021, past and present residents kept the hall a buzz with reminiscing and renewing acquaintances. The committee had worked tirelessly assembling a wonderful display of memorabilia…

Southern Goyder – Incredibly Busy The Last Couple Months

ByPeter December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

Editor: WOW! If you haven’t noticed, the region has been super busy with events and activities in the last couple of months. Sadly for the Newsletter – I have been so busy that I haven’t done a very good job of covering them, having concentrated more on advertising when things were on. I will attempt…

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Renewables Energy Projects Update – November 2021 Report From Mel

ByPeter December 8, 2021December 10, 2021

Read about the current projects happening or proposed in our area from Mel Zerner: REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOYDERRENEWABLES ENERGY PROJECTS UPDATE REPORT – 30 NOVEMBER 2021 As reported on the ECBAT Website. 1 NEOEN – GOYDER RENEWABLES ZONE Stage 1,2 & 3 – South of Burra & North of Robertstown near Koonoona Road, World’s End…

Clean Up Now for Eudunda’s KESAB Sustainable Communities Garden/Property Awards

ByPeter October 20, 2021October 20, 2021

Time To Put Extra ‘Spring’ Into Your Garden.In the month of Octobergardens in the Eudunda communitywill be nominated Awards in 2021 Please be part of the fun of making your garden/ property the best it can be.We wish to raise community pride, connectivity, and recognise and reward initiative and involvement.Help showcase our town to boost…

Roots N Leaves Open Days 16th & 17th Oct 2021

THIS WEEKEND – Roots ‘N’ Leaves SA – Open Iris Gardens – Sunday 17th Oct 2021

ByPeter October 16, 2021October 16, 2021

Join Us for our Season Opening10am to 4pm506 Angle Road, Eudunda Follow the signs from Thiele Highway Come wander our iris garden, over 1500 Tall Bearded Irises.Gold Coin Donation in aid of LegacyTea and Coffee, Sausage SizzleCome wander our garden. Also open throughout October. Please phone weekdays to check we are home 08 8581 1498.

Eudunda’s KESAB Sustainable Communities Garden/Property Awards Judging Soon

ByPeter October 16, 2021October 16, 2021

Time To Put Extra ‘Spring’ Into Your Garden.In the month of Octobergardens in the Eudunda communitywill be nominated Awards in 2021 Please be part of the fun of making your garden/ property the best it can be.We wish to raise community pride, connectivity, and recognise and reward initiative and involvement.Help showcase our town to boost…

Zack Tremaine Claims SA Reliability Championships Series 2021 Solo – Outright Win

ByPeter October 16, 2021October 16, 2021

Congratulations to Zack Tremaine, originally from Robertstown on taking out the prestigious 2021 Solo – Outright Win in the SA Reliability Championships Series. Zack riding his Yamaha WR 250 worked hard to win the series by a narrow 9 points from the ever competitive Rowan Pumpa. It was also great to see other local lads…

CarersSA Celebrated National Carers Week at Eudunda With a Friendly BBQ

ByPeter October 15, 2021October 15, 2021

Residents in the area were in for a special treat last Wednesday 13th October being greeted by CarersSA Australia & Carer Gateway representatives Lee Wingate (Service Delivery Facilitator ‑ Barossa and Light) and Stephen Wales (Community Engagement Consultant). National Carers Week, celebrated from the 10 to 16 October 2021 aims to recognise and celebrate Australia’s 2.65 million carers for the…

Roots ‘N’ Leaves SA – Open Iris Gardens – 16-17th Oct 2021

ByPeter October 7, 2021October 7, 2021

Join Us for our Season Opening10am to 4pm506 Angle Road, Eudunda Follow the signs from Thiele Highway Come wander our iris garden, over 1500 Tall Bearded Irises.Gold Coin Donation in aid of LegacyTea and Coffee, Sausage SizzleCome wander our garden. Also open throughout October. Please phone weekdays to check we are home 08 8581 1498.

Long Weekend Holiday Has Eudunda Caravan Park Overflowing After Short Lull.

ByPeter October 6, 2021October 6, 2021

The Eudunda Community, Business and Tourism (ECBAT) are delighted to see that after a short lull in patronage that the Eudunda Caravan Park has been booked out and overflowing during the previous weekend. A combination of the Robertstown 150th event, the finished Eudunda Silo Art and a Long Weekend put a high demand on the…