Sarah Herrmann

1 month ago | ypct.com.au | Joanna Tucker |Sarah Herrmann

SOS Yorkes, also known as Stamp Out Suicide Yorke Peninsula, is a group solely dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, with the aim of fostering a compassionate, respectful and resilient community. As the only currently active mental health support group in the region, SOS Yorkes is always busy.

1 month ago | ypct.com.au | Rachel Hagan |Sarah Herrmann

Yorke Peninsula Country Times May 13 2025 AFTER serving for seven years in local government, Yorke Peninsula Council Mayor Darren Braund has resigned partway through his second term due to personal reasons. His resignation is effective immediately, and Deputy Mayor Richard Carruthers will serve as Acting Mayor until further notice. "I thank the community of Yorke Peninsula for entrusting me with the great privilege of being your mayor," Mayor Braund said.

1 month ago | ypct.com.au | Joanna Tucker |Sarah Herrmann

DESPITE dwindling numbers Australia-wide, Yorke Peninsula’s only Australian Breastfeeding Association support group is continuing to thrive. Led by mother and daughter duo Sally Michael and Mary Carroll, the group meets in the Kadina Library at 11am on the third Tuesday of every month. They are expanding their group, with another member joining as a breastfeeding counsellor and aiming to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant soon.