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Joseph
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Meeting mayhem: police called to council meeting

Police were called to an Adelaide Hills Council meeting last week after the Mayor’s husband repeatedly disrupted the meeting, hurled abuse at staff and refused to leave, amid rising tensions between his wife and councillors. Kevin Wisdom-Hill...

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Joseph Moore

18 Dec 2024

Police

Station hours slashed

The Mt Barker police station’s opening hours will be reduced from next week, but the Police Minister, Kavel MP Dan Cregan, is rejecting the State Opposition’s claim that Mt Barker is a “victim” of “hopeless under-resourcing”. Police...

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Joseph Moore

18 Dec 2024

Council and Politics

Mayor doubles down over resignation request

Adelaide Hills Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom says it is in the community’s “best interests” that she not resign and is “actively considering” challenging sanctions imposed on her as a result of an independent investigation into her behavior. She...

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Joseph Moore

18 Dec 2024

Council and Politics

Minister’s message: Local Government Minister tells council to fix its issues

The State’s Local Government Minister has told the Adelaide Hills Council to resolve its issues “swiftly and effectively”, after Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom was sanctioned last month and asked to resign in the wake of an investigation into her...

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Joseph Moore

11 Dec 2024

News

Plan for luxury villas knocked back

Controversial plans to develop luxury villas adjacent The Lane Vineyard have been rejected by the Adelaide Hills Council assessment panel (CAP) at a six-hour meeting last week. The developer, Luxury Lodge Group (LLG), wants to build 20 luxury villas...

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Joseph Moore

11 Dec 2024

Community

Students win medals in academic challenge

Two local primary school students have won medals at the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) challenge, for their respective achievements in science and English. St Michael’s Lutheran Primary School students James...

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Joseph Moore

11 Dec 2024

News

Heightened fire risk declared

The Hills is forecast to swelter through above-average temperatures throughout the summer, prompting the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services to declare an increased risk of fire for the region. The outlook was revealed in the national...

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Joseph Moore

04 Dec 2024

News

Residents revolt against luxury villa plan

A bid to develop luxury villas adjacent The Lane Vineyard has been met with overwhelming opposition, as the Adelaide Hills Council assessment panel (CAP) meets tonight to consider whether it can proceed. Luxury Lodge Group submitted plans to the...

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Joseph Moore

04 Dec 2024

News

Fears an attraction is becoming an eyesore

The State heritage-listed Bridgewater Mill is continuing to gather dust, as uncertainty grows in the community around the future of the site. Owned by Warren Randell, a Barossa-based businessman who owns Seppeltsfield Wines, the Bridgewater Mill was...

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Joseph Moore

04 Dec 2024

News

Pressure on Mayor to resign as council declares ‘no confidence’

The Adelaide Hills Council has declared it has no confidence in Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom and is pushing her to resign. It comes after an investigation found she breached multiple behavioral standards including allegedly bullying staff and misleading...

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Joseph Moore

28 Nov 2024

News

24/7 security for Mt Barker hospital amid safety concerns

The Mt Barker hospital now has a security guard on-site 24/7, following safety concerns raised by staff. At least one guard, trained in restraint, has been present on the grounds at all times as of earlier this week, provided by security contractor...

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Joseph Moore

13 Nov 2024

News

Innovative use found for smoke tainted grapes

A local winemaker is celebrating the success of a research project that produced alcoholic spirits from smoke-tainted wine grapes, offering new opportunities for bushfire-impacted grape growers. A one-off, small-batch brandy has been made using...

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Joseph Moore

13 Nov 2024

News

Hills attractions win big

Monarto Safari and Woodhouse Adventure parks were among the big winners at this year’s SA Tourism Awards. Hosted by the Tourism Industry Council of SA (TICSA), the awards recognise business excellence and outstanding achievement in the State’s...

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Joseph Moore

13 Nov 2024