Preserving history
THE State Heritage listed Willaston Cemetery stores a wealth of history and untold stories that reflect the beating heart of the community of Gawler.
For...
Heritage lost
AS farmers across the state rejoiced over a welcome downpour last Thursday, history buffs were left to lament.
The heritage listed Angle Vale Bridge, which...
Hurt to the hip pocket
PEOPLE, it is time we protested against the continued rise in rates by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
This is causing homelessness as the media...
Costly rate rise
GAWLER Council doesn’t justify its rates based on prudent spending, cutting waste, and targeted service delivery - it justifies our rates by using the...
Fight for your right
IT has been a tough week for the State Government.
After yet another elaborate protest from activist group Extinction Rebellion at last week’s Australian Petroleum...
Celebrating our volunteers
THIS week is National Volunteer Week -- Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering.
It’s a chance to acknowledge the contribution of those who donate their...
Remembering Gil Harnett
IT is with sadness that I write to you today. Gil Harnett, a great statesman of Gawler, has died.
Gil moved to Gawler in 1955...
Cats and speeders
WITH regard to cats on the loose at night time, I recall when living on the scenic route, talking to a woman neighbour one...
Petrol pain
WE in Gawler are being ripped off for petrol.
Gawler $1.86 and Smithfield $163.50.
Not fair.
John Hockley, Evanston
Dog meat and the young
MANY elders like to complain about modern society and the ethics of the young, but I see a lot of hope in the...
Patriots continue perfect start
AFTER three rounds of the NPL SA season the Playford City Patriots are the only remaining club with a perfect record, rattling off a...
