National Skin Cancer Action Week – Don’t Stop There
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National Skin Cancer Action Week – Don’t Stop There

ByPeter

It’s National Skin Cancer Action Week from the 20th – 26th November. National Skin Cancer Action Week highlights that we need to do more to promote sun protection. More than one in two Australians were sunburnt last summer AND two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. We need to…

Last Chance To Dispose Of Green Waste For FREE to Reduce Fire Risk – Eudunda Area 15th Oct to 12th Nov 2023
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Last Chance To Dispose Of Green Waste For FREE to Reduce Fire Risk – Eudunda Area 15th Oct to 12th Nov 2023

ByPeter

Fire Season Started 1st Nov 2023 so this is your best chance to make your place safe. REDUCE FIRE HAZARD NOW! To assist with fire prevention in the region, the Regional Council of Goyder have organised free green waste disposal at all three transfer stations. Don’t Miss Out!- Free Green Waste Disposal! To assist with…

Green Waste FREE Disposal to Reduce Fire Risk – Eudunda Area 15th Oct to 12th Nov 2023
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Green Waste FREE Disposal to Reduce Fire Risk – Eudunda Area 15th Oct to 12th Nov 2023

ByPeter

REDUCE FIRE HAZARD NOW! To assist with fire prevention in the region, the Regional Council of Goyder have organised free green waste disposal at all three transfer stations. Don’t Miss Out!- Free Green Waste Disposal! To assist with fire prevention in the region, the Regional Council of Goyder have again organised free green waste disposal…

DIT Start Audio Tactile Line Marking At Gawler From Mon 16th October 2023
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DIT Start Audio Tactile Line Marking At Gawler From Mon 16th October 2023

ByPeter

The Australian and South Australian governments have committed $87.5 million (80:20) to upgrade the Sturt Highway, between Renmark and Gawler, as part of the Roads of Strategic Importance program. As part of this program, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport will be installing Audio Tactile Line Marking (ATLM) along the Sturt Highway between Gawler and…

Department for Infrastructure and Transport -Temp Closure Of Cadell Ferry – 11th Oct 2023
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Department for Infrastructure and Transport -Temp Closure Of Cadell Ferry – 11th Oct 2023

ByPeter

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport advises there will be a temporary closure of the Cadell Ferry service from 10am to 3pm on Wednesday, 11 October (weather permitting).The disruption is for programmed maintenance as part of the landing replacement program.An alternative crossing will be available at the Waikerie Ferry (upstream) and Morgan Ferry (downstream). The…

STOP Press: Early Morning Thunder Storm Overhead, Rain For Today.
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STOP Press: Early Morning Thunder Storm Overhead, Rain For Today.

ByPeter

Those Who Have Sown Crops Should Be Happy as will those still planning to.The countryside is starting to turn “Green” as Winter returns to the district. The rain could also make the Lew Job 2 Day Reliability Trial much more exciting than usual, it’s on this weekend at Robertstown 10th & 11th June 2023 (see…

How Do I Check If I’ve Been Hacked? What To Watch For? Tips To Protect Yourself.
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How Do I Check If I’ve Been Hacked? What To Watch For? Tips To Protect Yourself.

ByPeter

Millions of Australians have been caught up in Data Breaches with recent reports about the Optus and Medibank data breaches bringing large and public examples to the fore. The fore mentioned businesses are not alone. A report in the Australian Financial Review paints a much more sobering and real picture, “fresh data from the Office…

FRUIT FLY UPDATE: There is a new fruit fly outbreak – Loxton North D.
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FRUIT FLY UPDATE: There is a new fruit fly outbreak – Loxton North D.

ByPeter

Fruit flies were found in monitoring traps. Check out this website for details on what is restricted, and dates the restrictions will remain in place. For this latest outbreak it is projected that the restrictions will be in place until late December 2022, and this may extend if further outbreaks occur. Check the SA Govt…

PIRSA Warning – Japanese Encephalitis May Be In Our Region – Action Needed
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PIRSA Warning – Japanese Encephalitis May Be In Our Region – Action Needed

ByPeter

PIRSA Media Release More cases of Japanese encephalitis in SA piggeriesWednesday 30 March 2022 There have been two more detections of Japanese encephalitis (JE) in South Australian commercial piggeries. This brings the total number of cases in South Australia to six. The latest detections are in the local government areas of Clare and Gilbert Valleys…

World Backup Day 31st March – Protect Your Data
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World Backup Day 31st March – Protect Your Data

ByPeter

Local Computer business, Web South would like to draw your attention to “World Backup Day” Peter Herriman from Web South says,“We actually recommend regular backups, and multiple storage locations and devices, but I learnt those techniques during the early ’80’s and on mainframe systems with data worth millions of dollars (back then, imagine now!). All…

Japanese Encephalitis Mosquito virus Identified in SA Pigs and Horses
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Japanese Encephalitis Mosquito virus Identified in SA Pigs and Horses

ByPeter

ALERT: Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus has been identified in samples from commercial piggeries in South Australia. JE is a nationally notifiable disease. PIRSA has established an incident management team with staff on the ground to conduct surveillance activities and to provide information and advice to primary producers. Minimise your exposure to mosquitos as people can…

Council Media Release – Eudunda Storm Causes Havoc
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Council Media Release – Eudunda Storm Causes Havoc

ByPeter

23rd March 2022 A storm that passed through Eudunda last week lashed the area with up to 50mm in less than an hour. The storm caused minor flooding in the township and damaged numerous roads. While the clean-up will take some weeks it has highlighted that there is still further work required in Eudunda to…