The Mount Barker Courier

Nomad returns: warning as fire danger season starts

SA Police has launched a Statewide operation targeting known and suspected fire bugs, as parts of SA prepare for heightened bushfire risk. Working alongside other agencies such as the CFS, SA Police officially launched Operation Nomad last week...

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Jumbo jets into SA

An Asian elephant named Burma made a trans-Tasman journey to Monarto Safari Park last week, becoming SA’s first resident elephant in three decades. The 42-year-old animal left Auckland Zoo with two of the zoo’s senior elephant keepers and its...

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Essential service to re-open at Strathalbyn

The YMCA will re-open an early learning and childcare centre at Strathalbyn next year, confident it can successfully operate the failed facility and provide a much-needed service to the community. Last February, parents were blindsided by the sudden...

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Freeway frustrations - residents ‘fed up’ with freeway speed limits

Hills residents are “fed up” with ongoing works along the freeway, saying inconsistent and prolonged speed restrictions are leaving motorists frustrated and could reduce compliance. Work to upgrade and refit the Heysen Tunnels began in March...

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Elisa Rose

Soccer fees ‘make life difficult’

The increasing cost of using the soccer pitches and clubrooms at the $23m Summit Sport and Recreation Park (SSRP) has “made life difficult” at times for the Mt Barker United Soccer Club, according to a former president. Ex-president and current...

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Louis Mayfield

Sitting vacant - football oval vacant most of the time

The football oval and changerooms at the $23m Summit Sport and Recreation Park (SSRP) sat vacant for more than half of their available hours between April and June this year, with regular, casual and Mt Barker Council bookings taking up only 10% of...

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Louis Mayfield

Making Moo-vies

Two Oakbank School students have represented SA at a national Cows Create Careers competition after creating a video advertisement for MaxCare exploring calf rearing and working in the dairy industry. The video advertisement, created by Year 9...

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News

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Popular tree avoid the axe amid major roadworks

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Nomad returns: warning as fire danger season starts

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Jumbo jets into SA

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Essential service to re-open at Strathalbyn

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Council & Politics

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Council and Politics

Council, public told to settle differences

Peramangk woman Courtney Hunter-Hebberman has told the Adelaide Hills Council and local residents to set aside their differences and “heal together”, as tensions continue over the council’s controversial January 26 events policy. Ms...

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Joseph Moore

30 Oct 2024

Council and Politics

Former councillor John Kemp remembered

OBITUARY: John Kemp – February 9, 1954 – September 30, 2024 Former Adelaide Hills Councillor John Kemp has been remembered for his intelligence, wit, keen eye for detail and tireless dedication to his community and the natural environment. John...

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23 Oct 2024

Council and Politics

Council culture probe

The Adelaide Hills Council has been rocked by allegations of “bullying” and a “culture of intimidation”, prompting the Australian Services Union (ASU) to refer it to the State’s work, health and safety regulator. SafeWork SA will...

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Joseph Moore

23 Oct 2024

Police

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Grave robbers: plaques stolen from local cemeteries

The theft of headstone plaques from two northern Hills cemeteries has caused more than $13,000 of damage, with the families of those buried left to foot the bill. Brass plaques were stolen from four headstones, a memorial wall and garden area at...

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Joseph Moore

18 Sep 2024

Police

Boys injured in serious crash

A crash at Summertown has left two teenagers in hospital with serious injuries. Emergency services were called to Tregarthen Road, between Greenhill and Woods Hill roads, shortly after 11.30pm last Thursday night, September 5, after a red Volkswagen...

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11 Sep 2024

Police

Police catch ‘two for one’

Two men have lost their driver’s licences after they were reported by SA Police for drink driving in the same car at more than five times the legal blood alcohol limit, in what SAPOL is calling “two for the price of one”. At about 4.45pm on...

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11 Sep 2024

Police

Footy club frustrated by theft and vandalism

A local football club has been without power for more than a week after vandals ripped out wires from an electrical switchboard and the light towers around the oval, causing between $15,000 and $25,000 worth of damage. The Kersbrook Football Club...

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Fin Dunford

11 Sep 2024

Community

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Making Moo-vies

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Hills communities pause to remember

Residents from around the Hills came together on Monday to pay their respects to Australian soldiers who fought and died in conflicts around the world as part of Remembrance Day. Services were held throughout the region, including at Mt Barker...

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Louis Mayfield

Lenswood woman makes egg-cellent find

A Lenswood orchardist has farmed the region’s biggest egg, as determined by a local fodder store competition in honor of World Egg Day. Between October 11 and 31, Oakbank Chaff and Fodder hosted its fourth annual Big Egg Competition, receiving...

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Hills cider makers win at national awards

One of the Hills’ best-known cider brands has led the local region to success at the Australian Cider Awards. Presented at a ceremony in Melbourne last month, the Australian Cider Awards are the most coveted accolades in the cider-making industry...

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Fin Dunford

Sport

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Window open

A past Hills footballer is through to a preliminary final appearance in just her first season of AFLW competition. Piper Window, a 2022 Hills Football League senior women premiership player with Uraidla Districts, was drafted at pick #19 by Port...

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Runs feast by Tigers

A record-breaking innings tally by the Lobethal Tigers highlighted last Saturday’s round of Adelaide Hills A-grade cricket competitions. Reigning multiple Alexandra and Eastern Hills association premier Lobethal posted a memorable innings total of...

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Redsox maintain control

Hills A-grade softball competition leader Mt Barker Redsox again displayed the instincts of offensive depth and solid defence to ward off a spirited challenge on Friday night. Entering the twilight Round 6 fixture against Pirates, Redsox maintained...

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City speed on offer

Adelaide Hills throttle-stomper Daniel Pestka will join a number of the nation’s top competitors later this week in a unique and innovative addition to the sport in the NAPA Speedway – Sprintcars in the City event. The event has been added to...

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Mylor take big scalp

Mylor jumped into the Hills Cricket Association A-grade top three following a big win over visiting defending premier Scott Creek Ironbank last Saturday. It was the Pipers third win for the season, after half-centuries from Nic Wilson and Oliver...

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In the Pink

Players Thursday’s Hills women pennant bowling matches programmed at Lobethal. Both Lobethal combinations hosted Round 3 home games against visiting Woodside, with the teams taking part in a Pink Day promotion to assist awareness and funding...

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Echunga opt for footy drop

Echunga Football Club will make a return to the Hills Football League (HFL) Country Division competition in season 2025. The move comes after members voted unanimously last Friday evening during the club’s annual general meeting. The southern...

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Duo call the shots

Woodside and Hahndorf are the only two undefeated teams after the completion of two rounds of Hills Bowling Association Division 1 matches. Previously unbeaten defending premier Lobethal met its first hurdle of the 2024-25 campaign when it was...

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Editorial

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Editorial

Summit is failing

It is clear that the Summit Sport and Recreation Park (SSRP) is not being used how it was intended when the Mt Barker Council, State Government and others spent $23m to build it. Two out of three license holders at the facility have left because...

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Editorial

Safety emergency

Everyone has the right to feel safe in their workplace, so the fact that Mt Barker hospital staff are facing violence and aggression, with little security support, is alarming. Everyone who presents to hospital has an obligation to be respectful and...

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