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Yorke Peninsula major sponsor of Country Times28 29 30 SEPT 2021 $2 inc. GST Vol. 53 No. 24 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021 www.ypct.com.au Phone 8821 1155 Rhiannon KOCH “We have had detailed discussions with JOURNALIST the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network and we have an agreement with MINLATON’S accident and emergency them if we find ourselves in a position department was shut down for the long where we can’t find a locum to fill a gap, we weekend due to a shortage of doctors. can put in place a protocol to divert A&E The A&E is staffed by GPs from Minlaton calls to Yorketown. Medical Clinic, and was forced to close from “That was the case we found ourselves in 8am Friday to 8am Tuesday, June 11-15. over the weekend, and it is unfortunate it NO DRS Adelaide Unicare manages the clinic, and was a long weekend.” CEO Michael Chalk did not rule out similar Minlaton needs three full-time equivalent situations in the future. doctors to staff both the clinic and the on- “It is a complex problem with no quick call roster, Mr Chalk said. solution, and it was a difficult decision to But difficulty recruiting doctors, com- make,” Mr Chalk said. pounded by COVID-19 restrictions on “We held off as long as we could before international graduates and interstate making a decision, hoping we could find a locums, has made a difficult situation even locum to cover the gap for us, but we were tougher. NO A&E unable. >> MORE PAGE 4 INSIDE TODAY YPFL Puddles of REPS pure joy BRING >> MORE PAGE 32 HOME CUPS FOOTBALL PAGES 33-35 z RIDING THE RAINS... Bill and Lexi March, of Kadina, make the most of the puddles following two significant rain events so far this cropping season. Their father Cameron said last week’s rain — on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 8-9 — would add moisture to the soil and assist the early growth of his crops. PHOTO: Steph March THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY: SUNDAY: MONDAY: WEDNESDAY: MAX 150 MAX 150 MAX 160 MAX 170 MAX 170 MAX 130 SHOWERS INCREASING POSSIBLE SHOWER MOSTLY SUNNY MOSTLY SUNNY MOSTLY SUNNY POSSIBLE SHOWER Your View www.ypct.com.au 2 A deserving winner Biggest Morning Euthanasia Bill Our View AS a kid, I eagerly anticipated summer trips Tea TO those who decry the intent of the Voluntary when my father would drive my friends and I to Assisted Dying Bill, I ask, what is your Health in focus Moonta and we would sleep on the beach. THURSDAY, May 27 was the official day to host experience with the terminally ill in the palliative While it was only an hour and half away, it felt an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and, on behalf phase? And what is your actual knowledge of the THE Yorke Peninsula Country Times this like another world as we ran and swam and of Cancer Council SA, I thank all those in Yorke content of the bill, with its inbuilt protective week continues its strong focus on health explored everything Moonta had to offer. Over and Mid North who held, attended, or donated measures to prevent just the circumstances of with stories about the situations at the years I have been fortunate to come back either on the day, or throughout May. potential abuse that you raise? Minlaton’s accident and emergency many times and the sense of fun and adventure I More than 1800 South Australians registered I suspect “not much” for the majority of department (pages 1 and 4) and Wallaroo feel here has never lessened. to host a Biggest Morning Tea throughout May people, and “not enough” in the second instance. Hospital (page 8). This is why it comes as no surprise Moonta or June, including 107 hosts in Yorke and Mid Terminal illness can be a most unpleasant The situation at Minlaton in particular has been announced as the inaugural Top North. experience, to the afflicted, family and the carers. should send a message to those in charge Tourism Town in South Australia. In recognising With one Australian diagnosed with cancer The bill has failed multiple times because our that rural health services — private and Moonta, the Tourism Industry Council of South approximately every five minutes — the length of elected government has a) not been satisfied with public — need more help attracting doctors, Australia noted the many pristine beaches, rising an average tea break — the time, effort and sand dunes, abundant fishing, and significant the safety features built in, and b) refused it based and urgently. A lack of available doctors generosity of our morning tea hosts will make a on personal ideology. gave Adelaide Unicare, which manages the local history. huge difference and allow us to continue to fund That’s just the start. The current form is close to workable safely. It Minlaton clinic, no choice but to close for vital research, prevention, advocacy and support is very similar to existing interstate legislation. the long weekend. Given the long queue of Anyone who’s spent time in Moonta knows programs for every South Australian impacted part of what makes this place so unique and Do you see abuse of the system there? traffic through Port Wakefield trying to get by cancer. The bill is about choice. Those who wish to to the peninsula for a holiday on Friday, it is deserving of the title of Top Tourism Town is you The community’s generosity makes a huge — the members of this delightful community. A follow their beliefs and end their life through the safe to assume our population swelled difference. In the last year alone, thanks to the palliative care system, which is now far better significantly at the same time Minlaton had town like Moonta draws visitors because of the support of South Australians, we were able to hard work and commitment of local businesses than it was not so long ago, have the right to do no A&E service available. Anyone in need provide more than 30,000 nights of and workers in ensuring visitors have great so unhindered. was diverted to Yorketown, an extra 20 accommodation to those travelling to Adelaide experiences and leave with memories that last a Then there are those who wish to end the minutes away. lifetime. Moonta is a popular destination because for cancer treatment, support more than 5200 suffering of a terminal life devoid of any Things are looking up at Wallaroo, where people through Cancer Council 13 11 20 and of its friendly community atmosphere. meaningful quality, choosing quality over the hospital should soon be staffed entirely protect more than 114,700 South Australian Whether it is fishing, immersing yourself in quantity. The bill gives them the opportunity to by salaried medical officers. The locums at schoolchildren and educators through the local history or camping with friends and family, choose. Wallaroo — and elsewhere on Yorke SunSmart Schools and Early Childhood Moonta offers tourists the opportunity to Animals have better legislation protecting Peninsula — do a fantastic job and we are Program. connect and experience a place full of charm. their quality at end of life than humans at the grateful to them, particularly as some leave It’s not too late to get involved and have a I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the moment. their families behind just to help us out. But cuppa for a cause – visit biggestmorningtea residents and businesses of Moonta, South Let those who wish to choose quantity over it is unsustainable to rely on locums long .com.au to register to host an Australia’s Biggest Australia’s Top Tourism Town of 2021. This quality do so freely, but please don’t make your term, and having salaried doctors at Morning Tea celebration throughout June. award is all the more important in the context of opinions mandatory by denying me the option of Wallaroo will ensure continuity of care for Every day, 28 South Australians are diagnosed the challenges of the past 18 months, which have alternative choice. That would be plain selfish. patients. with cancer. On behalf of everyone affected and been hard for everyone but particularly those in By the way, I’m not there yet. This week’s edition also includes a special the tourism sector. Congratulations again, and all those at Cancer Council SA, thank you to all Andre Clarke, Moonta feature focusing on men’s health for Men’s thank you for everything you’ve contributed our Biggest Morning Tea hosts and supporters Health Week, June 14-20. It is important for towards Moonta receiving the recognition it for making sure they don’t have to face their richly deserves. diagnosis alone. everyone to look after their physical and Don Farrell, Senator for South Australia, Lincoln Size, chief executive mental health, and we know some blokes Minister for Sport and Tourism Cancer Council SA tend to avoid visiting the doctor, or even opening up to their mates. That is starting to change but there is still a long way to go. Help save Martindale Hall When it comes to our health, we can all play a part, from those in charge making FELLOW South Australians, how many of you restricting future public access and use. How to write your letter have seen and visited the incredible building in The National Trust has a petition going asking systemic changes right down to individuals Address your letter to choosing to exercise, eat healthily, avoid the Clare Valley called Martindale Hall? the government to please leave Martindale Hall The Editor, YP Country Times, smoking and taking their mental health It was given to the state government, in trust, as it is for all of us to enjoy.