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FAIBS SHORE UP 2020

After the second South Australian lockdown due to COVID-19, Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) was fortunate to be able to gather their volunteers together for two more events along Gulf St Vincent shores to round off a very a-rhythmic year. Toward the end of November, 20 helpers gathered at Light Beach to remove […]

Taking down her shingle

Few believed horse vet Elizabeth Woolsey Herbert when, a year ago, she announced she would retire in 12 months’ time, for her 70th birthday. With that significant birthday coming soon, Elizabeth is indeed “taking down her shingle” on December 18, when her veterinary practice will close permanently. The “shingle” marking her home and veterinary practice […]

Planting at Tangari

The Two Wells Community Nursery may only be a little over 12 months old but the facility has contributed around 4000 native seedlings to the regions’ coastal program this year. A variety of grasses, shrubs, trees and ground covers have been planted with the help of volunteers at sites across the Adelaide Plains Council region, […]

New gates a glorious addition to garden

Volunteers have been working hard over the past few months to keep the Two Wells Community Garden looking good for its official opening in a few months time. Originally planned for May, the opening was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The extra time has been put to good use, however, with regular working bees […]

Middle Beach flora corridor

A native flora corridor was planted on the outskirts of Middle Beach recently in a bid to provide shelter for local and migratory birdlife, lizards and small animals. Friends of Middle Beach Incorporated (FOMBI) led the project, with Adelaide Plains Council supporting and providing assistance through its coastal conservation officer, while volunteers from the Friends […]

Coroner’s warning on tyre inflation

The State Coroner, David Whittle, has recently recorded a finding that a man died of ‘severe traumatic brain injury’, which he sustained on his farming property when using a compressor to inflate a tyre fitted to a multi-piece rim. The tyre exploded and a piece of the rim struck him in the head. The cause […]

New space for Dublin CFS

Long overdue improvements at the Dublin Country Fire Service headquarters are almost complete, with members keen to start putting the new space to good use. Dublin CFS brigade captain, Rosemary McDonnell, said the extension, which will cater specifically for women and ensure important firefighting equipment can be cleaned and stored safely, was in its final […]

Community Fund delivers $$$

Last month almost $17,000 was handed out to local Two Wells community groups in the third round of the Two Wells Community Fund. The fund – a joint initiative between Adelaide Plains Council and the Hickinbotham Group – allocated $16,909 to projects aimed at improving services, community involvement and participation, and small construction in the […]

Learning about hygiene at Virginia

Over the past few weeks, students at Virginia Preschool revisited learning around hygiene and germs, which then led into learning about the human body and how we can best care for it by maintaining healthy lifestyles. To assist children with their learning about hygiene and germs they participated in a germ experiment. The average person […]

The Switch by Beth O’Leary

I was VERY excited for the Switch. Like so many, I adored The Flatshare so I was very excited for Beth O’Leary’s next one. I don’t think this one has the magic of The Flatshare but it is still a lovely book. It felt a little slow to start but it made up for that […]

Winter warming soup!

Looking for a go-to recipe that’s bound to keep you warm this winter? Then look no further than my tasty pumpkin soup. Creamy, smooth and most of all delicious, with a hint of heat, this winter soup is a tried and tested one in my house. My kids love it so much they even take […]

APFL top 50 of the decade

20: Andrew Hardiman – Two Wells Every coach would love a player like Hardiman in their side. Mind you, the number of last minute withdrawals from games with back issues might cause a brief rethink of that position. Overall, a bloke who stands at 6’1 or 6’2 in the old scale who can play anywhere […]

Juniors join in

On Sunday, June 14, Two Wells Golf Club (TWGC) hosted the Mid North Juniors for their monthly event. There were 23 junior golfers ranging in age from eight to 18 years. Four of them played nine holes and the rest played the full 18-hole course. This was the first time TWGC hosted one of these […]

Virginia fields two senior soccer teams

The children at Virginia United Soccer Club have been eagerly awaiting the return of matches since March. Their first home games were Saturday June 27. The Elizabeth and Districts Junior Soccer Association has done a wonderful job at restructuring the season so we will still get 14 rounds. Seniors also kicked off their season that […]

Siren sounds to signal season start

Get ready to hear the half time siren ring out once again at football ovals across the district this month, as local footy finally gets under way. Two Wells Football Club senior leadership player Dylan Wise and A Grade coach Neville “Cheeky” Seccafien are eagerly awaiting the start of the football season on July 11. […]

APC to deliver free wifi

Free wifi will become available in the townships of Two Wells, Mallala, Dublin and Thompson Beach later this year as part of Adelaide Plains Council’s $1 million Drought Communities Programme (Round 1) stimulus package following APC’s ordinary council meeting on June 22. The wifi project was suggested as a replacement for a $35,000 project earmarked […]

City of Playford continues live streaming

Live streaming and recording of meetings will become policy at City of Playford, even when COVID-19 restrictions ease, following a motion at its May 26 meeting. Ward 3 councillor, David Kerrison, raised the controversial motion, hoping to improve transparency, accountability and community involvement in the process. Cr Kerrison has been an advocate for improvements in […]

Local community roads and infrastructure gain funding

Adelaide Plains Council will receive $1.1 million in federal funding this financial year. Toward the end of May, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, wrote to councils across the country to advise of a Commonwealth Government economic stimulus package. In all, $1.8 billion has been allocated for local […]

Projects to benefit from community funding

Development appeal proceedings

Boost to waste management and recycling

Let’s chat about…Rediscovery

Let’s chat about….rediscovery- the recent rediscovery of ‘traditional’ activities to while away our leisure time. We’re talking….baking, gardening, exercise, board games, card games, puzzles, having a meaningful conversation face to face with a family member…..you know, all of that. After stores were stripped of toilet paper, other ‘essential’ items soon disappeared off the shelves. Like […]

Nine Decades of don

Lewiston local Don Nichol pictured here right celebrated his 90th birthday last month in coronavirus style. Restrictions meant only small groups of family and friends at a time could join Don in celebrating, but they took the opportunity to make the party last with what turned out to be a week-long celebration including a luncheon, […]

Powerful connections at Dublin

With Port Power currently sitting on the top of the AFL ladder, and Port Adelaide celebrating its 150th year,w e thought we’d check out some of their old players. One of Port’s former and very celebrated footballers was Lew Roberts, whose father Harold was a highly respected headmaster of Dublin school from 1917 to 1933. Lew was born in […]

Faibs in the field again

Check your smoke alarms and be safe

Winter in the garden – with Amateur Gardener

Darry Fraser visits Two Wells

Something fun and fishy for New Year at Parham!

Top guns at Xavier

Seniors benefit keeping their pets when entering aged care

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