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Brendan
Simpkins

Brendan Simpkins joined The Bunyip in 2020 as a journalist covering the Gawler Council area. Brendan graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Journalism in 2016 and previously worked for the Northern Argus in the Clare Valley and the Barossa and Light Herald. Brendan is no stranger to the area having been born in Gawler and raised in Andrews Farm. He has an interest in politics and local government, but also loves telling the stories of the community and showcasing the best the region has to offer.

Editorial

Thank you, it’s been an honour

THEY say all good things must come to an end, and for me, that statement came true yesterday. After almost three years here at The Bunyip, including almost a year as editor, I walked out of that iconic building at the top end of Murray St for the...

Brendan Simpkins

22 Sep 2023

Editorial

State award showcases the best of our community

IN this industry, we are privileged to meet a whole host of characters across all walks of life. No one person is the same, but everyone has got a story to tell. You can find one of those right here, in this week’s edition. Police officers often...

Brendan Simpkins

17 Sep 2023

News

Gawler’s social history chronicled in new book, launched on Monday

THE rich societal history of Gawler, shown through the stories of some of the town’s most beloved characters, has been documented in a new book, which was launched on Monday night. About 50 people crowded into the Golden Fleece’s dinning are...

Brendan Simpkins

14 Sep 2023

News

Gary Wills named Officer of the Year

SENIOR Constable Gary Wills wasn’t sure he would ever make a return to active duty after undergoing triple bypass surgery three years ago. But the 59-year-old is back on the beat in Gawler, leading a special project that has culminated with him...

Brendan Simpkins

13 Sep 2023

Editorial

If you don’t know, find out

WE have a date. On October 14, Australians will be asked to vote either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on enshrining an Indigenous voice into the Constitution. “To alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an...

Brendan Simpkins

08 Sep 2023

News

Gawler raises funds by scoring runs

THE Riverside Salvation Army’s Darren Dwyer is out for revenge this year, as his Gawler AllStars look to wrestle the Hope Cup out of the hands of the Gawler Police. The who’s who of Gawler’s civic and business leaders are set to do battle with...

Brendan Simpkins

01 Sep 2023