There will be a huge variety of events and activities happening for the 2021 Gawler Fringe from Friday, February 19 to Sunday, March 21, coinciding with the Adelaide Fringe. The newly developed Walker Place will host the Gawler Fringe opening event on Friday, February 19, from 3pm to 10pm. The opening evening will be an […]
Category: Flipper Stories
Finke focus for ‘Shipo’
Thirty-six-year-old self-confessed offroad racing enthusiast Michael Shipton is hoping this Mad Max lookalike will take him safely from point A to point B when he tackles the infamous Tatts Finke Desert Race later this year. Shipton, of Two Wells, is the grunt behind PRT Racing and has spent the better part of two years building […]
TWO WELLS’ X-FACTOR
Xavier College has the x-factor – that was the feeling for families as they stepped into the grounds of Two Wells’ new private primary school for the first time on Monday, February 1. Catering initially for students from Reception to Year 6, the school opened with around 160 students enrolled. Students Sia and Paul Lange […]
Ball in Carla’s court
Talented Two Wells netballer Carla Harris has been selected as part of Phase 2 of the State U17 netball trial process. Carla’s selection follows a standout performance at the Academy Games held at Priceline Stadium in October this year, where the 15-year-old represented the Northern Regional Netball Academy (NRNA). The next phase of the state […]
Bob’s classic 60’s barn find
When it comes to old cars you often hear about ‘barn finds’, well, this is the story of Two Wells local, Robert Dyer’s, ‘barn find’, Back in October 2013 Robert, or Bob as he is known around town, and his wife, Evelyn bumped into a friend while out shopping and decided to catch up over […]
Twilight Market Success at Two Wells
The Two Wells Community Garden held its first Christmas Twilight Market on Friday December 11. After the Christmas Street Parade was cancelled for the first time in decades this year, local volunteers decided to utilise the beautiful garden space and invite the community to enjoy a summer evening browsing 15 stalls of local handmade goods, […]
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 […]
Village Green turns red
Adelaide Plains Council held a special meeting on Monday December 7 to discuss Two Wells’ much publicised Village Green project, which outlined a shortfall of more than $400,000 following closure of the tender process. The meeting also saw council redistribute funds from its Open Space Maintenance Fund to the Village Green project to meet this […]
Pye appointed to AUSVEG board
Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable and potato industries, has announced the appointment of Renee Pye from South Australia as a grower director on its board. Renee will replace vegetable grower Danny De Ieso, who is stepping down after serving more than six years on the AUSVEG Board. Renee is the marketing and media […]