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History protected in former port town

Milang’s heritage will be legislatively protected for the first time following the approval of a planning code amendment and introduction of a historic overlay for the town. The Alexandrina Council proposed its Milang Local Heritage Code Amendment...

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Scott Murphy

Acute services return to Gumeracha hospital

Gumeracha hospital is reopening some of its acute medical services, after they were suspended more than a year ago over a contract dispute with the local GPs who had staffed the facility. The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN)...

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Hills roads among the State’s riskiest

The RAA has identified three main roads, two intersections and a roundabout in the Hills as among the State’s most dangerous, urging governments to take prompt action. The RAA’s 2024 Risky Roads Report revealed that three of the State’s top 10...

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Scott Murphy

A time to remember

Vietnam War veteran Clyde Slack can recall the first time machine gun fire whizzed over his head. Mr Slack, pictured, was on a truck with a group of his fellow soldiers when the bullets missed them by a few feet. “Somebody let rip with a machine...

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Louis Mayfield

Towns wakes to offal sight

WARNING: Graphic image Mt Torrens residents woke up to a grim sight earlier this month, after animal blood was spilled along several kilometres of road in the area, pooling outside the local pub. Shortly after midnight, early on Saturday, April 12...

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New life for former aged care facility

The unused Kalimna Hostel site on Strathalbyn’s High Street will be re-established as a “healthcare hub” under a $3m investment by the State Government. The former 24-bed aged care facility was closed during 2017 after an audit found it was no...

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The Courier

Felled trees given new life

Six trees removed from a former WW1 Avenue of Honor to make way for the new $320m Mt Barker hospital have been donated to the Macclesfield RSL Sub Branch, where they have been mulched or chopped up and given to local residents. The trees were...

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The Courier

New free mental health clinic opens at Mt Barker

A new free, walk-in mental health support service has opened in the Hills. Co-funded by the Federal and State governments and operated by Summit Health, the new Mt Barker Medicare Mental Health Centre is staffed by qualified mental health...

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Police station sold again

The former Stirling Police Station has been sold for the second time in less than three years, after plans to turn it into a hospitality and tourism venue were dumped due to concerns around parking and planning restrictions. Father-son duo David and...

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Gather game handballed

Mt Barker Mayor David Leach has ruled out bidding to host a Gather Round game at the Summit Sport and Recreation Park for at least three years following the weekend’s fixtures in the Barossa. Speaking to The Courier this week, Mr Leach said he...

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Fin Dunford

Farmers say drought Trumps tariffs

The family behind a cattle farm at Kersbook says they’re not worried about new US tariffs on Australian beef because “10% is less than current market fluctuations”. Last week, US president Donald Trump announced a sweeping range of tariffs on...

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Scott Murphy

09 Apr 2025

Controversial petrol station plan goes to trial

A trial has begun in the Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) Court over the Adelaide Hills Council assessment panel’s (CAP) decision to reject a controversial 24/7 service station at Heathfield. PC Infrastructure, which develops OTR...

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