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War-era artefact found in roof space

A Bridgewater resident made a surprising discovery in his 1950s-built home last month. James De Ath found what appeared to be a “wartime projectile” hanging from the rafters of his Driffield Road property during renovations. At first glance, he...

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Ethan Long

15 hours ago

News

Resident concerned over loss of postal service

Verdun residents have been left without a local postal service following the closure of their community post agency last month. The agency notified residents of its temporary closure on August 6, before confirming a permanent closure on August 21...

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Ethan Long

15 hours ago

News

Hills resident knows the impact of a simple conversation

Hawthorndene resident and teacher Christopher Richards knows how much difference a simple conversation can make. In 2021, he and his family were dealing with a number of health challenges that brought “stressful days and sleepless nights”...

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Ethan Long

15 hours ago

Community

Storied history of Kaffeehaus to end

An inter-generational Hahndorf business will close its doors after more than 20 years. The Kaffeehaus was founded in 2004 and has since been a family affair, with Heidi Hartnett and daughter Ashton Downing serving in the front of house, Ms...

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Ethan Long

22 Aug 2025

News

Third time unlucky: Hahndorf accommodation venture placed into administration

The Lodge motel at Hahndorf has been placed into voluntary administration and has been listed for sale. Administrators Andrew Yeo and Lindsay Bainbridge from Pitcher Partners were appointed administrators on July 7. The three-star motel, which was...

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Ethan Long

20 Aug 2025

News

Vandals target Mt Barker post boxes

A series of mailboxes were damaged on Hampden Road at Mt Barker over the weekend, with residents saying it was only the latest in a number of vandalism instances. Several mailboxes were vandalised on Saturday night, including two that were knocked...

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Ethan Long

13 Aug 2025

News

Park thefts prompt security upgrade

Five break-ins and some visitors leaving without paying in the past month have prompted the Strathalbyn Caravan Park management to invest more in security. The park is run by the Strathalbyn Oval Controlling Committee and chair Craig Maidment said...

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Ethan Long

06 Aug 2025

News

Public invited to comment on hospital design

The community can have its say about aspects of the new Mt Barker hospital’s design. Staff and community members are invited to provide feedback about the hospital floor plan, to “further test the designs”. The consultation, which will run...

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Ethan Long

23 Jul 2025

News

Farmer a finalist

A sheep farmer, high school agriculture teacher and community volunteer from Mt Pleasant has been named a National Rural Ambassador Award finalist. Kayla Starkey will represent SA in the award finals in September. Contenders are aged 20–30 from...

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Ethan Long

23 Jul 2025

Community

An act of love

When Gumeracha mother Theresa Tucker learned her 15-year-old daughter needed a heart transplant, she was thrown into a world of uncertainty, fear – and hope. After the first transplant, Mrs Tucker’s daughter improved, but a few years later, her...

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Ethan Long

16 Jul 2025