Editorial department

Scott Murphy

Mar 21 2023 Updated March 22, 2023

Brendan McDonald

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Library move recommended

An analysis by external consultants has recommended that the Mt Barker Council consider moving the local library to Mann Street or the planned city centre on Stephen and Morphett streets. The analysis, conducted by AEC Group, considered four options...

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Louis Mayfield

19 Feb 2025

News

Interchange upgrades a step closer

Work on the $150m upgrades of the Mt Barker and Verdun freeway interchanges are closer to moving ahead after the Federal Government approved a project assessment report and agreed to release the necessary funding. The upgrades were initially part of...

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The Courier

12 Feb 2025

Community

Community plan for main street

A campaign to beautify and improve road and pedestrian safety around the Lenswood post office is underway, led by the local community association. The Lenswood and Forest Range Community Association (LFRCA) is preparing a proposal, called the...

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Joseph Moore

12 Feb 2025

News

Dam dry: some people move out as drought continues

A prolonged drought across SA has left farmers struggling to keep their tanks, dams and troughs full, with some forced to abandon their homes as local water carriers struggle to manage the rise in demand. Mt Barker recorded its lowest annual...

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Scott Murphy

19 Feb 2025

Best ad in the business

The Courier’s advertising team has won a State-wide award for an advert promoting a Hills business. The advert, for the Crafers Pizza Bar, was named the best advertisement for a priced product at the SA Country Press Awards on Friday. Judge Mark...

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The Courier

28 Feb 2022