Editorial

Bypass bartering

This week’s announcement that an elected Coalition Government would commit to funding 80% – or $840m – of a freight bypass around the Hills is welcome news. Also welcomed is the State Liberal Opposition’s announcement that it would cover the...

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The Courier

09 Apr 2025

Editorial

Devil in the detail

The Federal Government’s half-a-billion-dollar commitment for a greater Adelaide freight bypass is a welcome investment. But as the Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie, and SA Road Transport Association executive officer Steve Shearer point out...

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The Courier

02 Apr 2025

Editorial

Financial stress

The Alexandrina Council’s decision to reduce its average annual rate increases and overhaul its long term financial plan will be welcome news for many residents, as cost of living pressures continue to cause financial strain. The council’s long...

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The Courier

05 Mar 2025

Editorial

Forward thinking

It is disappointing, but not entirely surprising, that the Liberal Party has somewhat backed away from David Speirs’ promise to build a bypass at Hahndorf. Mr Speirs’ original promise, made at a time when he was leading the party, was somewhat...

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The Courier

26 Feb 2025

Editorial

Vote for the future

Residents of Mt Barker’s Central Ward have the opportunity to select a new councillor to replace Sally Harding in the upcoming supplementary election. While voting is not compulsory, council elections present the opportunity for residents to have...

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The Courier

19 Feb 2025

Editorial

Volunteers needed

Hills residents owe a debt of gratitude to the many emergency services volunteers who protect our community. From CFS and SES volunteers to SA Ambulance officers, these individuals are the ones heading towards danger when others are evacuating. It...

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The Courier

12 Feb 2025

Editorial

Debate disasters

It’s disappointing that only two weeks after the last dispute during a Mt Barker Council meeting, there has been another incident relating to the same issue. It would appear that the council hasn’t learned anything from the unedifying...

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The Courier

05 Feb 2025

Editorial

Council’s bad look

The events at the most recent Mt Barker Council meeting will do nothing to strengthen public trust in the council and could potentially have the opposite effect. While councillors do need to understand the views of their constituents in order to...

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The Courier

29 Jan 2025

Editorial

Freeway safety

Two years on from the Freeway Heavy Vehicle Safety Review, it seems no real action has been taken by the State Government to improve safety on the freeway down-track. While work has recently finished on the Heysen Tunnels refit and work on the...

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The Courier

24 Dec 2024

Editorial

Counting the cost

The AFL pre-season match simulation between the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power is a win for the Mt Barker community. However, the way it’s been secured also raises serious questions about the council’s priorities and the key purpose of...

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The Courier

18 Dec 2024

Editorial

Summit priorities

It’s encouraging that the Mt Barker Council is in discussions with the SANFL about potentially using the premier oval at the Summit Sport and Recreation Park (SSRP) for training and games. It is important that the oval is put to good use in order...

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The Courier

11 Dec 2024

Editorial

Council chaos

To describe what’s happening at the Adelaide Hills Council as ‘chaos’ feels like an understatement. Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom has effectively become a pariah in the council after a majority of councillors moved to strip her of her roles and push...

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The Courier

04 Dec 2024

Editorial

Summit turn-around

It’s an encouraging sign that the Mt Barker Council is trying to rectify issues at the Summit Sport and Recreation Park (SSRP), including dismissing the facility’s board to manage it in-house and commissioning an independent review of its hiring...

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The Courier

27 Nov 2024