Effluent innovation cuts fertiliser cost
August 30, 2010
Fourth and fifth generation farmers at Allendale East, Trevor and Brendan Ashby, have had a long association with the land, witnessing many changes within the dairy industry.
Their “Caveview” property milks 320 cows and its annual milk production is 2.2 million litres. Read more
Court to hear wind farm objection
July 21, 2010
THE Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) Court in Adelaide will consider an Allendale East dairy farmer’s appeal against development of a proposed wind farm next to his property. Read more
Fire destroys Allendale East home
December 23, 2009
A house fire at Allendale East this morning caused about $100,000 damage, while the residents were out.
The blaze took hold of the home on the corner of Williams and Mortimer Streets, in the Allendale East township, at about 8.30am.
Port MacDonnell, Allendale East, Donovans, Mount Schank and Moorak Country Fire Service crews attended, but the house was reportedly burnt beyond repair. Read more
Mature-age students do well at SACE
December 18, 2009
Four mature aged students have successfully completed their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) this year through a program provided by Allendale East Area School.
After a year of off-site study and juggling various work and family commitments, Suzi Young, Jason Sutherland, Sara Adams and Jess Morley received their encouraging results on Wednesday morning. Read more
Allendale East wind farm opposed
October 16, 2009
An Allendale East dairy farmer says he is not prepared to pull his blinds down to keep flashing lights out at night, nor will he put up with the endless noise of humming wind turbines if the proposed Allendale Wind Farm goes ahead on his doorstep. Read more
Keen interest in windfarm development
June 2, 2009
Global energy, water and infrastructure giant Acciona has spent three years monitoring the wind in Allendale East district and is now preparing to lodge an application within months for a multi-million dollar green power project in the area.
The surrounding community had the opportunity to learn more about the proposed 47-turbine Allendale Wind Farm yesterday from leaders of the development. Read more
Haystack fire causes $6000 damage
January 24, 2009
Firefighters worked for more than six hours to extinguish a haystack fire at Allendale East this morning. Read more
Power cut at Port MacDonnell
September 15, 2008
About 651 households in Port MacDonnell, Allendale East and Carpenter Rocks were without electricity this morning.
ETSA says the power cut was notified at 4.34am following strong winds overnight.
Crews patrolled the line to identify the fault. Power was restored by 9.45am.
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