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Do we really want a half-strength Ashes series?

Stumpy’s short shots RICK DREWER DESPITE the promise of warmth and sunshine, daylight saving (for those that enjoy it) and the humming of cicadas, the approaching summer may well prove...

‘Knighty’ caps incredible year with SANFL premiership

GAWLER Central senior women’s coach Matt Knight added some more silverware to a glittering 2021 season on Saturday, hoisting the SANFL premiership on Sunday as one of Woodville- West...

Barossa District lands decorated A-grade coach Kells

signed decorated Adelaide Footy League coach Eric Kells to lead the club’s A-grade side into the future after Simon Wills stepped down following a difficult 2021 season. As well...

Fabulous Ebony wins on debut

IT was a perfect night for racing for last Sunday’s Gawler greyhounds meet, with Fabulous Ebony catching the eye. Spectators were treated to another action-packed 10-race program, kicked things off with...

Assassinator kills the competition

ASSASSINATOR, trained in Virginia byChris Nicol, lived up to his name at Globe Derby Park on Saturday as he smoked his rivals to deliver an impressive...

At last, the Aussie Rules season is over

Stumpy’s short shots RICK DREWER RELIEF at last. Except for the true believers, many will be celebrating the end of the Australian football season, conducted by the AFL, accompanied by...

A returning winner

TALENTED two-year-old pacer Partyatthebeach resumed from a break with an impressive victory at Globe Derby Park on Saturday. Part-owned and trained by Gawler fencing supplier Rob Caruso, Partyatthebeach took out the $20,000...

Reds sign teenager on scholarship

ADELAIDE United has signed 15-year-old winger Nestor Irankunda to a scholarship contract. Irankunda has impressed in the club’s youth set-up this season, both with the Young Reds and...

Nietschke let go by AFL premiers

FORMER Central District and Eudunda-Robertstown product Aaron Nietschke’s AFL career has been cut short after he was delisted by Melbourne on Monday. Nietschke suffered three anterior cruciate ligament...

Winter Academy again a success

THE Gawler Winter Academy concluded earlier this month with the eight-week program including T-Ball, baseball and softball. The joint initiative between the Gawler & Districts Softball Association and...

Debate continues over Pioneer Park Wall

A GAWLER resident has labelled the new Pioneer Park Wall “faux”, while others say the $1.815 million project has exceeded expectations, as debate over...