Rex Minerals to raise $50 million to advance Yorke Peninsula copper project

SA miner Rex Minerals has announced a bid to raise $50 million to fund pre-development activities at its Hillside copper/gold project on Yorke Peninsula.

'Historic' fishing deal signed with SA Native Title group

Traditional owners have been formally granted unrestricted access to fish in waters off Yorke Peninsula under what the State Government describes as an Australian-first agreement with a Native Title group.

The fire at Seven Roads, between Yorketown and Edithburgh. Photo: Nicholas Collins

Emergency services hailed as bushfire recovery begins

The bushfire that forced the evacuation of towns, destroyed homes and injured more than 30 people on the Yorke Peninsula has been contained, the Country Fire Service says.

Evacuations, injuries, destruction as Yorke Peninsula bushfire rages

Authorities say it is “remarkable” no one has died from an out-of-control bushfire burning on the lower Yorke Peninsula, with 11 properties destroyed or impacted and 33 people injured during “unprecedented” conditions.

Yorke Peninsula's first micro-distillery bottles from scratch

The Yorke Peninsula’s first micro-distillery has opened its doors to curious locals and tourists looking to try its distinctive blend of vodka, which embraces the region’s grain industry.

Yorke Peninsula launches walking trail

A walking trail taking in 500km of beaches, mangroves, samphire flats and other beautiful scenery on the Yorke Peninsula will be launched this weekend.

SA man slugged for illegal calamari fishing

Illegal calamari fishing has cost a South Australian man almost $6000.

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