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Uraidla going green

A community forum will be held this weekend to help residents of Uraidla and surrounding areas transition to renewable, sustainable and more reliable energy sources. Let’s Electrify Uraidla is a joint initiative of community organisation Imagine...

New life for old brewery cottages

The heritage-listed cottages attached to the historic Pike’s Brewery have been transformed into short stay accommodation, with the site owners now looking to convert the old brewery into a private residence. Henry Pike began brewing at Oakbank in...

Council and Politics

Council clarifies re-homing position after social media backlash

The Mt Barker Council will ensure cats are desexed and microchipped before advertising them for new owners, following concerns on social media that cats were being rehomed unsafely. A group of 13 kittens was being given away on the council’s...

Council and Politics

Council seeks community feedback on future of pool site

The Mt Barker Council will ask residents what they want to see done with the Dunn and Bickle land once the Mountain Pool is decommissioned, following a councillor’s push for more community engagement. Last year councillors were told that the next...

Council and Politics

Council to investigate traffic lights for Mt Barker intersection

The Mt Barker Council will explore adding traffic signals to the intersection of Hartmann, Alexandrina and Bald Hills roads, after an investigation found installing a dual lane roundabout would have a “significant” impact on native vegetation...

Across the country for cancer

An Oakbank man will travel more than 5000km across the Australian outback in a bid to raise funds for the Cancer Council in the 2024 Winter Shitbox Rally. Travis Dobic and friend Phil Phelps were looking for a fundraising cause to get behind and...

Clinic under review

Uncertainty surrounds the future of Gumeracha’s nurse-led after-hours clinic, after the head of the local health network revealed that the service was under review. Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Heath Network (HFLHN) interim chief executive Bronwyn...

Unorthodox advertising sends Elliot to LIV Golf

When it comes to getting a cardboard cut-out promoting SA radio station Triple M into unusual places, Elliot Willgoose is your man. The Mt Barker-based Solar Wholesalers employee said he decided earlier this year to “step outside his comfort...

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Clinic under review

Uncertainty surrounds the future of Gumeracha’s nurse-led after-hours clinic, after the head of the local health network revealed that the service was under review. Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Heath Network (HFLHN) interim chief executive Bronwyn...

Grief a catalyst for writer’s story

Michelle van Dyk received a Goldfield Libraries’ Mulga Bill Writing Award for her piece titled Frankie

Indoor pool part of ‘wellness centre’ proposed for Stirling

The developer pushing for a European styled multi-storey village precinct at Stirling has teamed up with a local businesswoman to design a new wellness centre and hotel, which would form part of the new precinct. Stirling Village Developments...

Farmer backs fire sign idea

A lifelong Woodside farmer has joined a local grassroots initiative aimed at installing signs on rural properties to help the CFS find water quickly during a bushfire. Crop and cattle farmer Jim McAvoy has thrown his support behind fellow Woodside...

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Council and Politics

Council clarifies re-homing position after social media backlash

The Mt Barker Council will ensure cats are desexed and microchipped before advertising them for new owners, following concerns on social media that cats were being rehomed unsafely. A group of 13 kittens was being given away on the council’s...

Council and Politics

Council seeks community feedback on future of pool site

The Mt Barker Council will ask residents what they want to see done with the Dunn and Bickle land once the Mountain Pool is decommissioned, following a councillor’s push for more community engagement. Last year councillors were told that the next...

Council and Politics

Council to investigate traffic lights for Mt Barker intersection

The Mt Barker Council will explore adding traffic signals to the intersection of Hartmann, Alexandrina and Bald Hills roads, after an investigation found installing a dual lane roundabout would have a “significant” impact on native vegetation...

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Roadside robbery

A small family-run farm at Ironbank has been forced to close its unmanned roadside stall after thieves stole a large quantity of cash. Garlic producer Haaseford Farms had an “honor system” stall at Ironbank which allowed customers to purchase...

Arrest over stolen firearms

A cache of stolen firearms was seized from a Macclesfield property on Thursday, following a SAPOL investigation. Police searched a property on Wirrinilla Drive, where eight firearms and ammunition were located. Police said the weapons were stolen...

Quick response and wind direction prevent ‘nasty’ situation

Fallen powerlines sparked a small fire at Bletchley last week in what could have been a “nasty” situation during an extreme fire danger day. The CFS declared a total fire ban across most of south-eastern SA on February 28, due to strong winds...

Freeway car fire causes delays

A vehicle fire on the freeway near Stirling on Thursday last week has caused minor delays for commuters. Emergency services received reports of a car fire and potential grass fire at about 12.50pm with two CFS firetrucks and about 10 firefighters...

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Uraidla going green

A community forum will be held this weekend to help residents of Uraidla and surrounding areas transition to renewable, sustainable and more reliable energy sources. Let’s Electrify Uraidla is a joint initiative of community organisation Imagine...

New life for old brewery cottages

The heritage-listed cottages attached to the historic Pike’s Brewery have been transformed into short stay accommodation, with the site owners now looking to convert the old brewery into a private residence. Henry Pike began brewing at Oakbank in...

Across the country for cancer

An Oakbank man will travel more than 5000km across the Australian outback in a bid to raise funds for the Cancer Council in the 2024 Winter Shitbox Rally. Travis Dobic and friend Phil Phelps were looking for a fundraising cause to get behind and...

Unorthodox advertising sends Elliot to LIV Golf

When it comes to getting a cardboard cut-out promoting SA radio station Triple M into unusual places, Elliot Willgoose is your man. The Mt Barker-based Solar Wholesalers employee said he decided earlier this year to “step outside his comfort...

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Stats mount up

During last Saturday’s round of Hills Division 1 football, there were again some dominating players who were effective in the various statistic counts. In the ruck department, Blackwood’s Sam Zevenboom contributed a whopping 65 hit outs against...

Home teams rule

Hosting teams ruled the roost during last Saturday’s Round 4 Hills Football League Division 1 A-grade fixtures. In the clash of the two previously unbeaten sides, Hahndorf produced a decisive second term to establish ascendancy over Mt Lofty...

Back on court

Regional Adelaide Hills netball A-grade competitions commenced last Saturday. Defending Hills association premier Ironbank Cherry Gardens faced one of two sides being fielded by the Crafers club for the 2024 campaign. Ironbank have lost the services...

Bloods on the board

Having reached last season’s preliminary final, Macclesfield faced an important clash in Saturday’s fourth round of Hills Country Division A-grade football. The Bloods had dropped the opening three contests and desperately needed a win to kick start...

Shield retained by Barkeroos

Last Saturday at Benson Radiology Oval in Mt Barker was a special day for the Echunga and Mt Barker clubs as they paid respect to three club greats during Round 4 Hills Football League (HFL) Division 1 A-grade competition The annual Purple Ribbon...

Roosters on the up

Birdwood continued an improved start to its 2024 Hills Country Division A-grade season with another win last Saturday. Having finished bottom in the 2023 competition, the Roosters have recruited well under incoming coach Glenn Molloy and have won...

Premier on the board

Following two losses to launch its title defence, reigning Hills Football League Division 1 A-grade premier Nairne-Bremer United notched its first victory of the 2024 campaign last Saturday. Hosting Echunga in Round 3 fixtures, the Rams gradually...

Cup triumphs for Barker

It proved successful for Mt Barker United teams during Saturday’s opening round of the 2024 Collegiate Soccer League Cup. Barker’s Division 3A faced what turned out to be an intense and enthralling battle against Norwood at Summit Sports Park...

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A healthy review

It is reasonable that the State Government would review the nurse-led after-hours medical clinic at Gumeracha hospital, particularly given it was a first-of-its-kind service that emerged out of community concerns about the loss of the emergency...

Animal instincts

A few weeks ago, a Courier staff member was involved in a collision with a kangaroo on a Hills road. Both the driver and the car were unharmed and the kangaroo jumped away. The staff member contacted a wildlife rescue organisation, but...

Gather again

The success of this year’s Gather Round games at Mt Barker has proven once again that the region has what it takes to hold a first-class, national event. Two sell-out AFL games at Mt Barker were complemented by a wide range of family activities...

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