Police

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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The Courier

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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The Courier

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

Police

Excavators assist during truck rescue

A man reportedly suffered serious injuries after he became trapped in a tipper truck at Mt Barker on Monday. Emergency services responded to the incident off Devon Street at 9.30am and found the driver trapped inside the cab of the vehicle...

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The Courier

17 Jul 2024

Police

Police horses trot into Mt Barker

Police horses trotted around Mt Barker on Thursday last week as part of a training exercise designed to provide officers and horses experience policing in different environments and conditions. The exercise, which involved four officers and horses...

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Scott Murphy

22 May 2024

Police

Resident escapes Strathalbyn house fire

A single-storey house fire at Strathalbyn that caused about $300,000 in damage was likely “accidental”, according to fire investigators. The CFS was alerted to the fire just before midnight on Tuesday, May 14, with six crews of 30 firefighters...

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Louis Mayfield

22 May 2024

Police

Roadside robbery

A small family-run farm at Ironbank has been forced to close its unmanned roadside stall after thieves stole a large quantity of cash. Garlic producer Haaseford Farms had an “honor system” stall at Ironbank which allowed customers to purchase...

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Scott Murphy

03 Apr 2024

Police

Arrest over stolen firearms

A cache of stolen firearms was seized from a Macclesfield property on Thursday, following a SAPOL investigation. Police searched a property on Wirrinilla Drive, where eight firearms and ammunition were located. Police said the weapons were stolen...

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The Courier

27 Mar 2024

Police

Quick response and wind direction prevent ‘nasty’ situation

Fallen powerlines sparked a small fire at Bletchley last week in what could have been a “nasty” situation during an extreme fire danger day. The CFS declared a total fire ban across most of south-eastern SA on February 28, due to strong winds...

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The Courier

06 Mar 2024

Police

Freeway car fire causes delays

A vehicle fire on the freeway near Stirling on Thursday last week has caused minor delays for commuters. Emergency services received reports of a car fire and potential grass fire at about 12.50pm with two CFS firetrucks and about 10 firefighters...

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The Courier

06 Mar 2024

Police

Freeway rock incident causes $7000 in damage

A rock was allegedly thrown at a car travelling along the freeway, damaging its windscreen and causing about $7000 in damages. A Crafers resident was about to exit the freeway into Stirling after visiting Mt Barker on Monday, January 29, when they...

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Joseph Moore

14 Feb 2024

Police

Vandals target Tour decorations

Hills towns decorated during the Tour Down Under have been targeted by vandals who locals suspect could be environmental activists. Last week, residents at Lobethal and Woodside awoke to find decorations that included the Santos logos had been...

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Scott Murphy

24 Jan 2024