The Plains Producer

14/07/2025

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13/07/2025

Mallala Football Club hosted an important program in the past week which raises awareness on mental health and encourages members to have conversations with those who may be struggling.

Starting conversations to check in with people when they are not okay is important for any community, and one Adelaide [...]

10/07/2025

More than 500 regional Foodland workers, including in the Mid North, have been paid more than $5.5 million after a four-year legal battle was settled this week.

More than 500 regional Foodland workers have been paid more than $5.5 million after a four year legal battle was [...]

10/07/2025

Boats are making their way back to the Burra Creek later this year, as a reformed local club aims to re-establish a local boating race steeped in local folklore.

A formerly disbanded sporting club has risen from the ashes to bring back a Burra boating race steeped in local [...]

09/07/2025

📣 Update: Regional Business Directory 📖

Just a quick heads-up! The Regional Business Directory will now be included in next week’s edition of The Plains Producer, not this week as stated on our front page.

We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to share this valuable local resource with you very soon!

📰 Keep an eye out in next week’s paper – it’s worth the wait!

08/07/2025

Inside this week's edition:
• Iconic Mid North business makes decision to move production to Murray Bridge
• Forum at Port Wakefield aims to help workers affected by impending closure of Seven Point Pork
• Balco Balaklava Art Prize awarded for 2025
• Local councils stepping back as operators of regional transport service
• Clare Valley winemaker plans ahead following news of receiving scholarship
• A look at the candidates for Mayor of Light Regional Council
• Take a look at our Winter Accommodation Guide
• Regional Business Directory available inside
• Mid North celebrates netball SAPSASA success
• All the latest results from Adelaide Plains, North Eastern and Northern Areas football and netball
• Plus more!
Read this week's edition here: https://plainsproducer.com.au/digital-editions/

08/07/2025

The Balco Balaklava Art Prize exhibition was officially opened at the Courthouse Gallery on Sunday, with a former local high school art teacher returning to judge this year's prizes.

More than 100 pieces have been entered into the 2025 Balco Balaklava Art Prize, which this year saw a maritime-themed [...]

07/07/2025

Police are seeking information from the public as police investigate a deliberately lit fire inside a Balaklava toilet block last month.

Balaklava police are seeking information from the public as investigations continue into the deliberately lit fire inside a public toilet [...]

07/07/2025

Inspired by Le Mans, Motor Events Racing held an inaugural 24-hour continuous circuit event at Mallala Motorsport Park at the weekend. Images and information courtesy of Little Gem Photography.

The inaugural 24-hour continuous circuit event hosted by Motor Events Racing took place at Mallala Motorsport Park over Saturday and [...]

07/07/2025

Last week saw workers from Seven Point Pork gather at Port Wakefield Soldiers' Memorial Hall to hear about employment options and pathways, and support available as an effort is being made to help retain the workforce in the area.

Workers affected by the impending closure of Seven Point Pork in Port Wakefield have been provided with a look at [...]

06/07/2025

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Cruise departs Basel – 22 Nov 2026.
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04/07/2025

Iconic South Australian brand Golden North has announced it is moving on from the Mid North town where it has been based for more than a century, causing some shock amongst the local community.

Beloved South Australian brand Golden North will close the gate at its Laura facility, causing concerns for the town's future [...]