Memories of a jungle war veteran
IT’S been 60 years since Gawler’s Don Raggatt fought a communist enemy during the Malayan Emergency – losing a treasured friend in the process.
At...
Embroiderers celebrate special day
A LOCAL group has celebrated World Embroidery Day – and a hobby which gives them equal amounts of joy and relaxation.
The Embroiders Guild of...
Fee-free school on the way for Davoren Park
A NEW, fee-free school at Davoren Park is set to offer a wide range of alternative education measures for learners of all ages.
Catholic Education...
Bumper year of works ahead
NEW play equipment in Hewett and Kapunda, new flooring at the Freeling Institute and the continued fit-out of the Wasleys Clubrooms, are among a...
Playford opposes rate capping, cutting councillors
PLAYFORD Council has strongly opposed any form of rate capping which could be included in a State Government push to reform the local government...
Councillors back mayor’s LGA presidency campaign
GAWLER Mayor Karen Redman has received the backing of her council chamber to run for the Local Government Association (LGA) presidency.
As reported in The...
GM crops in the Barossa?
A PUBLIC consultation process is currently underway in relation to Genetically Modified (GM) crops being grown in the Barossa.
It follows a decision by the...
New local COVID-19 case discovered
AN active case of COVID-19 has been identified in the Playford Council area, with the state moving to tighter pandemic restrictions as new infections...
Mayor urges detractors to visit new space
GAWLER Mayor Karen Redman has defended the recently-completed redevelopment of Walker Place, after a mixed response to the upgrades online.
The space was officially opened...
Street parties cancelled
NO Christmas street party will take place in Kapunda or Freeling this year, but organisers of both events are hoping to still keep the...
Eastick honoured in parliament
A PILLAR of the Gawler community was honoured in South Australian Parliament on Wednesday, as Premier Peter Malinauskas moved a condolence motion for Bruce...
