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Locals shape community garden

Two Wells residents, John Howell and Joe Piscioneri, are lending their skills to help shape the Two Wells Community Garden situated behind the craft shop in the main street. They are “jack of all trades” and invaluable to a community project such as this. John and Joe have been working hard to create paths, cement […]

Fradd Road upgrade petition

A petition with 85 signatures from Angle Vale residents, was presented to City of Playford Council, by councillor Clint Marsh, on January 15, calling for the urgent upgrade of Fradd Road. Cr Marsh had been working closely with Fradd Road resident, Karen Baker, to bring the community’s frustrations to council, urging them to provide better […]

Emma’s Australian Jamboree experience

By Two Wells Scout member, Emma Sharpe From January 3 to 14, five friends and I attended the 25th Australian Jamboree held at The Bend Motorsport Park. Within our troop, six Scouts were lucky enough to embark on this journey of a lifetime. There were more than 10,000 Scouts and at least 2000 leaders attending, […]

Stinky situation for Woodbridge Estate residents

Shannon Toomey moved into Woodbridge Estate, Angle Vale, five months ago and has found himself in a bit of a stink. Most days a community waste collection tank that services approximately 40 houses in the estate, is opened and emptied, the foul smell emitted entering nearby homes. Mr Toomey’s brand-new home is located only five […]

Middle of the road for notorious thoroughfare

Middle Beach locals are urging Adelaide Plains Council to seal the main road into its community to capitalise on eco-tourism opportunities, reduce accidents and encourage visitors to the area. A petition to council requesting the sealing of two kilometres of Middle Beach Road from Road Train Drive is currently being circulated, and has been backed […]

Tenelle’s carpentry a 20/20

The old saying, ‘You’ve made your bed, now you have to lie in it,’ is usually associated with making negative decisions, but for Lewiston teenager, Tenelle Simons, the bed she made is proof she made all the right ones. Tenelle achieved an impressive ATAR of 93.5 in her SACE studies last year and earned herself […]

Salt Creek suffering silt situation

John Drexel of the Salt Creek Remediation Working Party (SCRWP) addressed Adelaide Plains Council at the December 17 general meeting on the need to remediate a portion of Salt Creek and provide modifications to the Middle Beach boat ramp, requesting council’s support for the project. SCRWP wants to return the creek to its original deep-water […]

Mallala police station to remain open

Mallala Police Station will remain open for the foreseeable future. Fears of permanent closure surfaced within the community last year after the station was left unmanned after Officer in Charge, Paul Bruggerman, took leave before his impending retirement. Police officers from neighbouring stations, in particular Two Wells, were covering any incidents, a station already busy […]

New officer for Two Wells

Hitting the beat in Two Wells is new Officer in Charge (OIC) at Two Wells Police Station, Kimberly Bambery. Kimberly replaces long-serving officer, Grant Devlin, who held the position for 18 years, and comes to Two Wells after spending the last 18 months policing at Port Wakefield. Before that she was stationed at Peterborough for […]

Sara queen of the revs

Two Wells’ very own ‘Princess of Power’ has once again come up trumps at a regional ‘skid’ competition. Sara Tremain, one half of the husband and wife team, Off Tap Racing, took home top spot at the inaugural Riverland Revs held in Renmark on January 19. She can now add ‘Queen of the Revs’ to […]

Twilight jumping events

To kickstart the year after a few weeks off, Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club (TWE&PC) held a number of summer twilight freshman’s showjumping sessions. Over three weeks in January and early February the club opened its grounds to Equestrian Australia and Pony Club members to tackle a range of showjumping courses which catered from […]

Adelaide Plains vet staff ride for a very personal reason

Adelaide Plains Veterinary Surgery (APVS) in Two Wells has raised more than $5000 for cancer research after participating in the annual BUPA Ride For A Reason event last month as part of the renowned Tour Down Under cycling race. Riding in honour of former staff member, Cheryl Waters, who passed away from cancer in March […]

Two Wells Bowling Club Report

By TWBC Secretary Irene Giannikos Despite the heat and some matches being cancelled in January, it has been good bowling weather of late. Saturday Pennant sides (mixed gender) are up to round 12 after a week off for Australia Day. The first side is sitting seventh on the ladder and have had some very close […]

Para Districts’ lads competitive at cricket carnival

By Adrian Daly Local young cricketers from the Para Districts Cricket Association took part in the Under 12 South Australian Metropolitan Cricket Association (SAMCA) Cup competition last month. The team participated in the carnival from Monday January 7 to Friday January 11 at various venues, including Two Wells, and was coached by Two Wells’ Adrian […]

Work begins on Owls’ female-friendly facilities

The construction of new female-friendly change rooms has begun at the Angle Vale Community Sports Centre. The $1 million facility is being built to cater for the growing number of women soccer, netball, cricket and football players in the suburb. When completed the building will service the six existing netball courts and a future junior […]

Council to trial trash cams

Adelaide Plains Council will trial the use of portable cameras to tackle the issue of illegal rubbish dumping in the council area. The dumping of rubbish on the side of quiet roads has been an issue for both Playford and APC for many years. Photos of rubbish freshly discarded often emerge on community social media […]

Cinema Under the Stars

Adelaide Plains Council is once again pleased to present the popular “Cinema Under the Stars”. Three FREE outdoor movie events are coming to Mallala, Two Wells and Long Plains so mark these dates in your diaries: Friday, February 15, Show Dogs, at Mallala oval; Friday, March 1, Incredibles 2 at Two Wells oval; and Friday, […]

Which road will get seal of approval?

The need for proper council consideration in regard to the prioritisation of roads has been highlighted at Adelaide Plains Council’s December and January general meetings, with various roads brought to the chamber’s attention recently and the subsequent decision-making process questioned, ultimately seeing a motion to allocate $102,000 to upgrade Webb Beach Road from October last […]

Rubbish Appeal

Council cuffed on Heaslip Rd closure

Retire in style at Angle Vale Gardens

When looking around for a retirement community in which to spend the freedom years of your life, it pays to look beyond the bricks and mortar. There is one very special factor that makes every estate unique and that is the people. People provide the spirit and style and it’s important to understand your potential […]

Treat yourself at the Two Wells Tavern

If you’d like a delicious meal out, drop into the Two Wells Tavern-Motel any day of the week for lunch or dinner. Sit down, relax with family or friends, and enjoy a delicious meal from a wide range of menu choices or just enjoy a cool drink at the spacious bar. Coming up this month […]

Eden’s sales enter stage seven

Sales at residential development, Eden, at Two Wells, continue to outperform, with stage seven now on the market, offering block sizes from 900 square metres and priced from $199,500. The Hickinbotham Group’s Land Australia development, located on Gawler Road, offers an array of larger allotments ranging up to two hectares, to suit all buyers. Eden […]

We’ve got you covered here, floor to ceiling

If you’re in the market for new curtains and blinds, or would just like a décor make-over to spruce up your home or office, give Duana Keitel at Floor to Ceiling Interiors a call and she will have your place looking as good as new in no time! While Duana’s showroom is located in Gawler, […]

Sole Savers 20th anniversary

After 20 years in the shoe business, Tim Corrigan is the heart and soul of Virginia Sole Savers. Tim opened his shop on October 1, 1997, with a five year plan. “At that time, the shopping centre was really busy as we had a great Foodland that brought shoppers here,” Tim said. “But when Foodland […]

Extension to popular TW bakery

There are lots of changes afoot at Two Wells Bakery that are certain to keep its customers very happy! Bakery owners, Haydn and Pauline Routley, have said, due to huge public demand, they are opening the bakery on Sundays, from 8am to 2pm. Haydn and Pauline have now also completed extensions to the outside area […]

Sizzling summer reads at Two Wells

The Two Wells Book Club usually reviews a book each month for the readers of the Echo. This month however, Suzanne and Rose from the Adelaide Plains Library take readers through the most widely borrowed titles in South Australia over summer. If any of these books strike an interest, you better move quickly if you […]

Shorebird identification morning kickstarts 2019

By FAIBS secretary Anna Woods Friends Of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary February Event Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) will kick start its activity program for 2019 with a free Shorebird Identification morning at the St Kilda foreshore, being held on Sunday February 24, 8am until 10.30am. All participants will gather in front […]

Find everything ‘fishing’ in new app

Do you enjoy fishing or crabbing along our region’s coastline but are unsure of all the rules, regulations, area closures and size and bag limits? All the latest information on South Australian recreational fishing is now easier to access with a new free app. The ‘SA Recreational Fishing Guide’ app can be downloaded on iPhone […]