Editorial

Lower the risk

The region’s fire danger season has ended, but it’s important to remember that the ongoing drought means fire risks are still present. While we’ve had a few small showers in recent weeks, the region’s landscape remains extremely dry, with...

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The Courier

21 May 2025

Editorial

Adding to the pain

It’s unfortunate for the Adelaide Hills Council’s ratepayers that they could have to shoulder a financial burden to get the council’s finances back on track. In its latest draft budget, the council suggested increasing rates by an average of...

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The Courier

14 May 2025

Editorial

Council concerns

The latest turn of events at the Mt Barker Council is alarming. For conflict in the council chamber to escalate so far that a long-term councillor resigns on the spot is representative of deep-seated culture issues. And it’s not the first sign...

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The Courier

07 May 2025

Editorial

Vote responsibly

This Saturday, Australians will have the opportunity to participate in a process millions of people around the world have and still fight for. The opportunity to participate in a democratic election is a privilege not to take for granted and with...

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The Courier

30 Apr 2025

Editorial

Basic mistake

The emergence of an old photograph of Liberal Mayo candidate Zane Basic touching a Lego Queen Elizabeth II on its chest is unfortunate. It was a photograph posted to social media years ago and, at the time, was almost certainly intended to be...

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The Courier

23 Apr 2025

Editorial

Summit game handball

It was disappointing to hear this week that the Mt Barker Council does not intend to bid to host a Gather Round game at the Summit Sport and Recreation Park (SSRP) for at least three years. Mt Barker’s delivery of AFL games during the previous two...

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The Courier

16 Apr 2025

Editorial

Bypass bartering

This week’s announcement that an elected Coalition Government would commit to funding 80% – or $840m – of a freight bypass around the Hills is welcome news. Also welcomed is the State Liberal Opposition’s announcement that it would cover the...

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The Courier

09 Apr 2025

Editorial

Devil in the detail

The Federal Government’s half-a-billion-dollar commitment for a greater Adelaide freight bypass is a welcome investment. But as the Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie, and SA Road Transport Association executive officer Steve Shearer point out...

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The Courier

02 Apr 2025

Editorial

Financial stress

The Alexandrina Council’s decision to reduce its average annual rate increases and overhaul its long term financial plan will be welcome news for many residents, as cost of living pressures continue to cause financial strain. The council’s long...

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The Courier

05 Mar 2025

Editorial

Forward thinking

It is disappointing, but not entirely surprising, that the Liberal Party has somewhat backed away from David Speirs’ promise to build a bypass at Hahndorf. Mr Speirs’ original promise, made at a time when he was leading the party, was somewhat...

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The Courier

26 Feb 2025

Editorial

Vote for the future

Residents of Mt Barker’s Central Ward have the opportunity to select a new councillor to replace Sally Harding in the upcoming supplementary election. While voting is not compulsory, council elections present the opportunity for residents to have...

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The Courier

19 Feb 2025

Editorial

Volunteers needed

Hills residents owe a debt of gratitude to the many emergency services volunteers who protect our community. From CFS and SES volunteers to SA Ambulance officers, these individuals are the ones heading towards danger when others are evacuating. It...

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The Courier

12 Feb 2025

Editorial

Debate disasters

It’s disappointing that only two weeks after the last dispute during a Mt Barker Council meeting, there has been another incident relating to the same issue. It would appear that the council hasn’t learned anything from the unedifying...

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The Courier

05 Feb 2025