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The ‘Yip changes hands

THE Bunyip owner Ben Taylor announced last week that he has sold the historic Gawler newspaper to SA Today, the publishers of The Plains Producer and a number of other regional newspapers across South Australia. SA Today will be only the third owner...

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06 Nov 2024
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Construction under way for new SES unit

CONSTRUCTION on the new State Emergency Services (SES) unit in Gawler is officially under way, with operations expected to begin in the middle of next year. Minister for Emergency Services Dan Cregan joined Member for Light Tony Piccolo, Member for...

Jem Nash
06 Nov 2024
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Haunted histories this Halloween

HAVE you ever heard a bump in the night? According to history, Gawler and the surrounding regions are no strangers to haunting tales of ghostly apparitions, spooky ghouls and shadowy figures. Whether you think the historical tales are that of...

Imogen Evans
31 Oct 2024
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Gawler’s spook-tacular spirit

THE north is getting spooky to close out October, with residents conjuring up their best jack-o’-lanterns, spider webs and ghoulish decorations in time for Halloween. One such household is that of Evanston Park’s Yvonne Dorothy, who celebrates...

Imogen Evans
30 Oct 2024
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Village Fair hailed a success

A HOT forecast and a clash with a major Adelaide event did little to deter the community from showing strong support for the Gawler Village Fair. On Saturday, November 2, hundreds flocked to Pioneer Park to see what was on offer as part of this...

Aidan Curtis
2 hours ago

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We ‘moustache’ for your support

A TRIO of Bunyip staffers are adding to the publication’s recent charitable efforts by taking part in Movember. Senior journalist Aidan Curtis, sports editor Liam Phillips and manager Tony Swan are all putting their upper lips on the line for...

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Tourism awards celebrate northern businesses

A NUMBER of Barossa and Gawler businesses have been celebrated in this year’s South Australian Tourism Awards. With more than 30 categories recognising the state’s most exceptional tourism services, Barossa’s Be Curious campaign...

Imogen Evans
2 hours ago
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Everyone loves a Holden

DON Loffler has written extensively on the Holden car, based on his passion for a vehicle that had its main production line here in South Australia, just a 15minute drive south of Gawler, at Elizabeth. On Thursday Don will be the guest speaker for...

Rob Laidlaw
2 hours ago
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Engineering Australia’s space future

BUILDING Australia’s space sector and encouraging more diversity in STEM are two of the driving passions behind a Cockatoo Valley engineer’s nomination for the state’s Australian of the Year Awards. Sarah Cannard has blazed a trail for women...

Aidan Curtis
06 Nov 2024

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Rangers suffer ‘Giant’ loss

GAWLER Rangers went down 21-0 to Sturt in Division 1 baseball at West Beach Parks on Saturday, with two stars of the ABL dictating terms. The two Adelaide Giants who played a major part in the game were starting pitcher Ky Hampton, who threw five...

Rob Laidlaw
22 hours ago
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Sandy Creek and Tanunda big winners from A1 double-header

IT was a busy weekend in the Barossa and Light Cricket Association as the top three senior grades played a pair of one-day fixtures on Saturday and Sunday, and it was a pair of dominant victories from Sandy Creek that highlighted the A1 action...

Liam Phillips
22 hours ago
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Millys Magic concludes historic career

SOUTH Australia’s highest earning trotting mare Millys Magic has been retired. She barely missed the opportunity to go out a winner with her last run on October 26 at Globe Derby Park, resulting in a second. Millys Magic was a wonderful trotter...

Graham Fischer
22 hours ago
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Tree issues raised at council meeting

THE Barossa Council has voted against the removal of two trees on residential streets at Tanunda and Nuriootpa, due to concerns about the precedent it might set if it was approved. Councillor Tony Hurn brought a notice of motion to the ordinary...

Jem Nash
05 Nov 2024
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Barossa Co-op celebrates 80th birthday

BAROSSA Co-op celebrated a significant milestone this month, reaching 80 years of operation. Unlike many other retail and property businesses, the Co-op is owned by the more than 21,000 members that live in the Barossa. The local community owns the...

Staff Contributors
04 Nov 2024
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‘The magic of Gawler East’: school celebrates its 60th anniversary

THE Gawler East Primary School community came together on Friday, October 25, to celebrate an important milestone. Staff, students, families and old scholars celebrated the school’s 60th anniversary last week, with hundreds packing out the...

Aidan Curtis
04 Nov 2024
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Em’s Café, Freeling

Nestled in the heart of Freeling, this much-loved local cafe has become a cherished fixture in the community and its Expression of Interest deadline draws ever nearer. PROPERTY DETAILS Price: Expressions of Interest Agent: Ray White Gawler East, RL...

Staff Contributors
21 Feb 2024
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Unit 2, 1 Morrow Ave, Evanston Park

This charming three-bedroom, one-bathroom unit, nestled within a small complex, offers a cozy retreat with unbeatable convenience.

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21 Feb 2024
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11a Rogers Court, Evanston Park

Nestled in the tranquil suburb of Evanston Park, this property presents an inviting blend of comfort and convenience.

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14 Feb 2024
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5 Bosley Way, Gawler East

Welcome to your contemporary oasis nestled in the heart of Gawler East.

Staff Contributors
14 Feb 2024
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A-Z Spring Home Guide 2024

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/547/2024/Aug/23/A-Z Spring Home Guide Lift-out.pdf

Cassie Mower
28 Aug 2024
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2024 Gawler Show Official Program

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/547/2024/Aug/15/Gawler Show Program 2024_REVISED.pdf

Cassie Mower
15 Aug 2024
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The Fielke family brings real estate to new heights in Gawler

GAWLER has welcomed the family-run Magain Fielke team with open arms since they opened their brand new office in the heart of the town earlier this year. Offering local real estate knowledge and a guarantee of superior customer service, the...

Imogen Evans
22 Jul 2024
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On The Ball 2024

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/547/2024/Mar/26/On The Ball 2024.pdf

Cassie Mower
10 Apr 2024
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Mental health crisis on the farm

SOUTH Australian farmers are facing a mental health crisis that cannot be ignored. This issue isn’t just about long hours in the paddock, it’s about the isolation, relentless pressures, and the lack of accessible mental health support for those...

Staff Contributors
06 Nov 2024
Letters to the Editor

The Salvation Army Red Shield Defence Services 125-year anniversary

WE have heard time and time again people tell their children, “never walk past The Salvos without giving a donation, because they helped us (or your grandparents) during the war”. It is a sentiment that has been around for generations and still...

Staff Contributors
06 Nov 2024
Letters to the Editor

Itinerants and ne’er do wells strike Gawler again

I WONDER if those who provide succour to the itinerants and ne’er do wells who flock to Gawler consider the consequences that they inflict on Gawlerites who work, raise their families and contribute to our general amenities and who would like to...

Staff Contributors
06 Nov 2024
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Standing for free speech

I BELIEVE Labor’s Misinformation and Disinformation Bill represents an attack on the free speech of Australians. Under the proposed legislation, voicing your opinion could be deemed to be “misinformation”. The statement doesn’t have to be...

Staff Contributors
30 Oct 2024