Kids on Rocks Couple Flinders Bike Riding Store Beach 4WD Flinders Sunset People and Baby Jetty Vineyard Cafe

Latest News

Positions Vacant

Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North are seeking to fill the positions of Workforce Development Officer (Yorke) and Indigenous Economic Development Officer.

Read more

Surveying Skills for the Future

What skills exist in our region and where are they located? To find out this information, a new Online Survey has been developed to capture information about the skills of residents in the Yorke and Mid North region.

Read more

New Online Regional Map Resource Goes Live

Economic and social infrastructure tools focused on the Yorke and Mid North region of South Australia are now accessible online in spatial map form through Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North’s website.

Read more

RDAYMN to Play Key Role in RDAF Round Two

Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees have a key role to play in shaping regional infrastructure investment to meet regional needs during Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF). Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon Simon Crean MP today announced the opening...

Read more

2011 TAFE SA & Southern Flinders Ranges Barista Competition Results

The inaugural TAFE SA & Southern Flinders Ranges Barista Competition is over bar the coffee buzz. Finalists in the competition went to TAFE SA Port Pirie on Saturday to find out who would be crowned with coffee glory.

Read more

Climate Change Sector Agreement

The Climate Change Sector Agreement is an 'in principle' commitment for the Central Local Government Region, Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board, Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North and the Government of South Australia to work collaboratively on climate change and sustainability.

Read more

Expressions of Interest for Regional Development Australia Committees

Would you like to give something back to your community? Are you interested in developing and strengthening your region? The Australian and South Australian Governments are seeking volunteers who are available for a period of up to 4 years.

Read more

Yorke Peninsula Celebration of Employment Awards Presentation Dinner

Tickets for the Yorke Peninsula Celebration of Employment Awards 2010/2011 Presentation Dinner are now available for sale.

Read more

Rural Tertiary Hardship Fund Grants Now Open

Students from rural or regional areas can now apply for a Rural Tertiary Hardship Fund (RTHF) grant to help them attend university. Round 2 of the RTHF is now open for applications and will close 5pm (AEST) Friday 29 July 2011.

Read more

Southern Flinders Regional Tourism Authority Wins National Award

The Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards recently recognised the Southern Flinders Regional Tourism Authority (SFRTA) with the Bicycling Achievement Award for Local Government at a ceremony held at Canberra.

Read more

Research Gets Pedal Power

New research into the economic impact of Cycle Tourism in the Southern Flinders Ranges has begun. An application was made to the Federal Government’s Regional and Rural Research and Development Grant Program to fund the research.

Read more

Come on the Tour Up Over!

The Tour Up Over is a popular mountain biking event held in the Southern Flinders Ranges. To be held next on 2 – 3 July 2011, this will be the third running of the event.

Read more

Celebrating Our Region’s Success

Saturday 7th May 2011 saw the 2nd Annual Southern Flinders Business, Training and Employment Awards held at the Port Football & Community Sporting Club in Port Pirie. Over 150 people enjoyed a two course meal along with local wine and entertainment from musical duo, Helter Skelter.

Read more

Boost for Regional Development

The Minister for Regional Australia Simon Crean announced a $1 billion five-year program known as the Regional Development Australia Fund in his opening address to a national forum of community leaders in the first week of March. The Fund will boost economic and community development in regional Australia and is…

Read more

Motorcross Champs Come To Crystal Brook

‘It’s been a while since South Australia has hosted this event, and it’s long overdue’. Ross Martin, Commissions and Committees Manager with Motorcycling Australia is looking forward to coming to Crystal Brook for the Australian Classic Motorcross Championships in September.

Read more

Sidecar racing will be a popular feature of the event

The Delicious Southern Flinders Ranges

A new guide for the Southern Flinders Ranges aims to raise the profile of the great food and wine experiences available in the region.

Read more

Cover of

Booleroo Centre – Better on a Bike!

The Southern Flinders Ranges has many popular tracks that cyclists flock to every year. The rolling landscape provides a beautiful backdrop for heritage and natural experiences, and the town of Booleroo Centre has now added to the many touring options in the region with their new ‘Booleroo Historic Cycle/Drive Trail’.

Read more

Heritage Trail Booleroo Centre