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Ripe for the picking: promising season after ‘horrendous’ 2023

Hills cherry growers are reporting a good quality, but early crop this year, after a “disastrous” season in 2023. Harben Vale Cherries owner Wayne Altmann said conditions in 2024 had been ideal for good sized cherries, while Fruit Producers S...

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Have you seen this cow?

A one-year-old pet steer disappeared from a Woodside winery last week, prompting fears that he had been stolen. Olaf, a Speckle Park bullock, had become popular among visitors to Barristers Block at Woodside. The winery’s wedding co-ordinator...

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Cost of living pressures as Christmas approaches

The Adelaide Hills Salvation Army has seen a significant uptake in Hills residents needing support, as Christmas nears and cost of living pressures continue. The ‘Salvos’ offer a variety of services to Hills residents, including a food relief...

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Winning artwork a response to climate catastrophe

The Heysen Prize for Landscape was awarded this year to a Normanville artist at the competition exhibition opening at the Hahndorf Academy on Saturday night. Gail Hocking’s video project Through a Looking Glass Darkly was one of 67 works on...

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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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06 Nov 2024

Here comes the sun

Four Hills engineering students will compete against the world’s best and brightest young people next year, as they gear up for the 2025 World Solar Challenge. Former Littlehampton resident Adam Palkovics, Mt Barker resident Ruby Allen, Nairne...

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30 Oct 2024

Prestigious awards for Hills hotel establishments

Venues around the Hills have been successful at a recent awards night for the State’s best hotels. Mt Lofty House went back-to-back at the 2024 Australian Hotels Association SA (AHASA) Industry Awards for Excellence, as it took out Best Overall...

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30 Oct 2024

New owners for Strathalbyn motor museum site

The Strathalbyn Tourism Association (STA) has become the new landlord for Gilbert’s Motor Museum, signifying the High Street property’s first change of ownership in more than 100 years. The Strathalbyn premises was the home of Gilbert Motors...

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23 Oct 2024

Tahlia’s talent is awe-inspiring

A CFS employee has been recognised for her efforts to support her colleagues’ development as emergency services personnel. Region 1 administration officer and Eden Hills CFS volunteer Tahlia Wolverson, who works at Mt Barker, has been highly...

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16 Oct 2024

Straight-shooter Pistols honored for Hills local coverage

The Courier sports editor Jeff Pistola has taken out the 2024 SANFL Community Football Media Award for his extensive football coverage in the Hills. Mr Pistola was presented with the accolade at the SANFL Community Volunteers Awards at Adelaide Oval...

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16 Oct 2024

‘Tangible’ history at Upper Sturt

This Saturday marks the 120th Upper Sturt Arbor Day, a time-honored event that brings members of the community together to maintain a local cemetery and look back through the annals of Upper Sturt’s history. The event was created in 1905 by local...

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09 Oct 2024

Invitation to try bushcare

Nature Festival SA is under way, with a myriad of environmentally-focused events being held in the Hills and elsewhere across the State. The festival is now in its fifth year, returning in 2024 with the theme of ‘Awe’ and a program of more than...

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