For some, the Christmas season is full of excitement and happiness while for others it can be a time of stress and dread, maybe even more so in this unprecedented year of 2020. Gifts, travel, parties and food can take a toll on an already restricted budget, which is why the Clare Valley Christian Outreach […]
Adelaide Plains Council has received a flood of applications and unprecedented opposition against two proposed dog breeding kennels which could house a combined 300 dogs on the outskirts of Two Wells. One application, for 14 Coats Road by Vlad Kasminin, outlines the construction of 74 kennels with up to 200 dogs, while another, by Andrey […]
As you come over the hill and head down toward Farrell Flat from the west, a bright beacon of iridescent purple, pink and orange hues – the colours of a most beautiful sunset – has arisen from the centre of town. It heralds the arrival of the state’s latest silo art project, and local residents […]
THE Blyth Plains road is in disrepair despite recently having $3.51m spent upgrading the 28km section of road. The road was repaired six months ago, with re-sheeting and a shoulder added to the narrow stretch of road. Since these repairs the stretch of road has rapidly deteriorated, with the condition set to continually worsen as […]
FROM sporting competitions and races, to open inspections and cultural events, all have been cancelled or postponed due to a COVID outbreak in the northern suburbs. It is hoped the ‘pause’ in sport and other events is only for a fortnight, however organisers will await further advice from SA Health. Cup cancelled Clare Valley Racing […]
AT a special meeting of Wakefield Regional Council last Wednesday night, councillors voted in favour of spending more than $445,000 to ensure Owen and Hamley Bridge swimming pools are repaired and open for at least part of this summer’s swimming season, while Balaklava’s pool will remain closed due to a major crack in the base. […]
Clare Showgounds will come alive with music, art, dance, cooking and cultural ceremonies on Saturday, November 21, as Clare hosts a NAIDOC event to celebrate the Ngadjuri Nation and its peoples. To be held under the gum trees at the Clare Showgrounds, the community is invited to join in the fun with activities ranging from […]
Clare Showgounds will come alive with music, art, dance, cooking and cultural ceremonies on Saturday, November 21, as Clare hosts a NAIDOC event to celebrate the Ngadjuri Nation and its peoples. To be held under the gum trees at the Clare Showgrounds, the community is invited to join in the fun with activities ranging from […]
A total of 30 community groups, sporting clubs and non-profit organisations are the successful recipients of $172,673 in grant funding from the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board. The funding is part of the state-wide Grassroots Grants program supporting local projects to help sustainably manage the region’s landscapes. Northern and Yorke Landscape Board chair Caroline Schaefer […]
IF you love old vehicles, you’ll love the display of around 50 vintage and classic Chrysler vehicles coming to Balaklava this Sunday. The Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia, SA Inc, is visiting Urlwin Park Museum, and after a meeting and 40-year anniversary presentations, will open to the public at 1pm. The museum members are excited […]
