Bettongs bounce into new home in bid to save species Conservationists have released another group of critically-endangered brush-tailed bettongs on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. AAP · Jun 20, 2023
Young sperm whale found dead at Corny Point on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula National Parks and Wildlife officers are investigating the death of a sperm whale, warning the carcass could attract sharks to the area. ABC News · Dec 15, 2022
Rex Minerals seeks financing for Hillside copper, gold mine on Yorke Peninsula The mining giant announces it will seek financing of $850 million dollars to begin construction of a copper and gold operation near Pine Point. ABC News · Dec 15, 2022
More bettongs released into SA wilds Another 80 brush-tailed bettongs have been released into South Australia's Yorke Peninsula in an effort to help the endangered marsupial species to survive. AAP · Jul 29, 2022
Ospreys set to make a strong comeback with installation of artificial nesting platforms Eyre and Yorke peninsulas' osprey population is set to be boosted after an artificial platform was placed on Tumby Island to protect the endangered species from predators and human disturbance. ABC News · Jun 10, 2022
Port Hughes murder-accused Antony Ogar to claim 'no case to answer' over wife's death Lawyers for a man accused of murdering his wife on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula last year tell an Adelaide court they intend to submit an application asserting there is "no case to answer". ABC News · May 17, 2022
Man and young boy rescued from water off Cape Spencer A man and 10-year-old boy are recovering after a rescue at Cape Spencer on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. ABC News · May 15, 2022
SA Police and Australian Border Force search Yorke Peninsula beach where cocaine bag washed up on Easter Sunday Officers are combing the beach at Marion Bay after a bag of cocaine was found on the shore in the town two days ago. ABC News · Apr 19, 2022
Police seek information about empty boat connected with giant cocaine seizure The Australian Federal Police is calling for help from the public for information about a blue and white cabin cruiser found between Kangaroo Island and the Yorke Peninsula last month. ABC News · Apr 5, 2022