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Plains producers on-brand

The Northern Adelaide Plains Food Cluster has launched a new regional branding campaign to tell stories about the produce of the region, and the people who grow it. The Cluster has launched its regional branding initiative ’Grown on the Adelaide...

Jarrad Delaney

30 Nov 2023

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Sealed and delivered

The sealing of Middle Beach Road has been completed, leading the way for several other infrastructure improvements residents are hopeful may be undertaken by the council in the near future in a bid to capitalise on the area’s so far relatively...

Luke Miller

30 Nov 2023

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New equipment for Hamley Bridge CFS

Out with the old and in with the new! On Monday night the Hamley Bridge CFS was visited by CFS chief officer Brett Loughlin, who was accompanied by the delivery of a new 44 appliance. The 44 appliances are suitable for all terrain conditions and...

Staff Writers

29 Nov 2023

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Best views in Clare open to interest

Traditionally used by Clare Sports Club as a function room, the upstairs area of the Valleys Lifestyle Centre became vacant earlier this month, with Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council (CGVC) now seeking expressions of interest to take on the lease...

Staff Writers

28 Nov 2023

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Saddleworth Institute given more time

Ongoing discussions surrounding the future of Saddleworth Institute look set to continue into the new year. Administration at Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council have indicated negotiations to finalise a lease agreement with the Saddleworth District...

James Swanborough

28 Nov 2023

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Fires fought at Mount Bryan

A car and caravan has been destroyed in one of a pair of fires in the Mount Bryan area at the weekend. Country Fire Service crews responded to reports of a car and caravan fire on the Barrier Highway at Mount Bryan, north of Burra, at 10.45am. Five...

Jarrad Delaney

28 Nov 2023

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Council to take on corridors

arrad Delaney Wakfield Regional Council is committed to ongoing development and maintenance of rail corridors in the district, including in Balaklava, as it prepares to enter into an agreement with the rail operator. The council has given the green...

Jarrad Delaney

28 Nov 2023

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Action urged for dangerous intersection

Residents have urged Wakefield Regional Council to commit to long term solutions for a dangerous intersection, that has claimed at least six lives in the past two decades. At the last council meeting on Wednesday, councillor and Snowtown resident...

Jarrad Delaney

28 Nov 2023

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Gorge to become major national park

A major development is happening with a environmentally significant area near Burra, with the first steps taken to create one of the state’s newest national parks. Neoen, one of the world’s leading producers of exclusively renewable energy, has...

James Swanborough

23 Nov 2023

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Lizards back from the brink

Following several cancelled attempts due to the COVID-19 pandemic and weather conditions, Nature Foundation hosted the inaugural Pygmy Bluetongue Lizard Crawl recently. This community participation event harnessed the support of members, who...

James Swanborough

23 Nov 2023

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Plea for nuance in planning amendments

The affected area of the proposed Stanley Flat planning code amendment, adjacent White Hut Rd. Photo: SA Planning Commission. Ongoing debate surrounding proposed planning code amendments to future developments at Stanley Flat appear to have been met...

James Swanborough

22 Nov 2023

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Netflix series films in Mallala

An agricultural property in Mallala this month hosted the cast and crew of what is being dubbed by the state government as the biggest Netflix series to ever be filmed in South Australia. The series, set to be split into six episodes, is called...

Luke Miller

22 Nov 2023

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Bright path back to China

Balaklava-based Balco Australia has a $100 million path to supply oaten hay to China thanks to a new agreement signed earlier this month. Balco has signed a deal with Chinese partner Bright Farming worth an estimated $100 million to supply 200,000...

Jarrad Delaney

22 Nov 2023

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History factored in Wakefield plans

Wakefield Regional Council will pursue funding for an expansion of infrastructure upgrades to Port Wakefield, some of which reflect unique elements of the town’s history. At its October meeting, the council supported the pursuit of funding...

Jarrad Delaney

21 Nov 2023

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Huddleston’s history put on display

An initiative kickstarted by a Gladstone woman has helped to keep the history of a small Mid North community alive in the form of a sign installed for public view in the community. Rosslyn Fordham felt her former home town of Huddleston, located...

Jarrad Delaney

17 Nov 2023