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How Gawler helped Brian find his feet

BRIAN Tape has seen the best of the Gawler community, and the worst of society. Having spent 26 years living rough, including seven in Dead...

Encapsulating the curious life of E.H. Coombe

A SOON-to-be-released book is the culmination of eight years of research into a Gawler man, whose resolve to fight for his fellow man’s freedoms...

Re-election a great honour for Bill

KAPUNDA’S Bill O’Brien will serve a fourth term as Light Regional Council’s mayor, following reelection on Saturday night. Mr O’Brien received 2642 votes to take...

Pain train: Doors close on woman’s foot

CONCERNS have been raised about door safety on SA’s new electric trains, after a woman’s foot became stuck on the Gawler line. Amy Dudfield was...

Kangaroos a hop, skip and a jump away from roads

SKIPPY might be the least expected visitor to hop around town, but roo sightings across Gawler are becoming increasingly more common. Just last week, Barossa...

Triple threat: Redman returns for third term

KAREN Redman says she has “lots of unfinished business” after being elected Mayor of Gawler for a third time. Facing the largest field of candidates...

Gawler Central art an ode to RailCare stalwart

SHE was a loyal volunteer, public transport enthusiast, and avid Crows supporter. And now, Marlene Joy MacLennan will be immortalised at Gawler Central Station, where...

Bim’s back for Barossa

WILLIAMSTOWN’S Michael ‘Bim’ Lange will serve another term as Mayor of the Barossa. Mr Lange was re-elected Saturday night having secured 4084 votes over fellowcandidate...

Here comes the rain… again: Storm leaves power outages, flash flooding in its wake

SOUTH AUSTRALIANS battened down the hatches last Saturday afternoon, as thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rainfall ravaged the state. Uprooted trees, broken traffic lights and...

Plan released to end violence against women and children

AUSTRALIA’S two tiers of Government joined together last month for the release of the National plan to End Violence against Women and Children. Acting as...

Paton promises a fierce fight for the north

NEWLY elected Member for Ngadjuri David Paton has used his maiden speech to parliament to promise he will bring a regional voice to the...