Fun day at Callington Show
The annual Callington Show drew families from across the state on Sunday, October 26, for a day of fun, festivities, and community spirit.
Mypolonga shed fire
At approximately 8.10 pm on Sunday, October 26, four CFS trucks carrying around 18 firefighters attended a structure fire on Rathjen Road, Mypolonga.
Upon arrival,...
Those Were The Days: Lois Gilbert
Lois Gilbert (nee Virgin) was born in Adelaide in 1939 to parents Mabel and Ken, growing up alongside four brothers and three sisters.
She married...
Spring burns across state
A total of 47 prescribed burns are proposed as part of the Department for Environment and Water’s (DEW) spring 2025 fire management program.
Burns of...
Judd rockets to Asia Cup
Monarto racing prodigy Judd “Rocket Ronny” Plaisted, 13, has been officially selected for the 2026 Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup (ATC), a major step in...
Council seek plan feedback
People with lived experience of disability who live across the Mid Murray are being encouraged to share their experiences to help shape a new...
Drilling for data to understand dune dynamics
At 190km long, the coastal dune system along the Younghusband Peninsula is the longest in Australia.
As a significant natural barrier, coastal dunes protect estuaries...
Mayor’s busy month
Coorong District Council mayor Paul Simmons says September was a busy month, with meetings and events focused on drought, community engagement and regional health.
Mr...
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OUR WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE BEGINS
Murray Bridge’s 1956 flood anniversary events kicked off on the weekend, with the town embracing the commemorations and looking...
Skylight offers pride group
Skylight Mental Health has again launched its fortnightly LGBTQIA+ social and wellbeing group, This is Me with Pride, fostering connection with and between members...
From the editor’s desk
Summer in South Australia is no stranger to heat, but the Bureau of Meteorology’s long-range forecast for 2025 should give all of us pause....
