City of Playford councillors are calling on the state government to urgently fund the Gawler River Stormwater Management Plan and Detail Design to help future proof the Gawler River catchment area from flooding. While COP councillor, Clint Marsh, praised the government for its funding announcement of $9 million late last year for stormwater management, he […]
A significant milestone in the construction of Angle Vale’s state-of-the-art birth to year 12 school has been met, with external structures and roofing for the new multi-million dollar educational facility now complete and internal works well under way. The new school, which was named Riverbanks College B-12 late last year, is one of four new […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
