playford-times http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/ Latest articles on The Bunyip Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:33:40 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:33:40 en-au Copyright 2010 The Bunyip. All rights reserved. Triplezero.com.au 15 http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/1667-hayfield-park-offers-new-open-space?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/1667-hayfield-park-offers-new-open-space?from=rss THE official opening of Hayfield Park on Sunday signalled the unveiling of the first stage of Blakes Crossing’s $10 million parks and open space program. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/1668-housing-estate-for-hillbank?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/1668-housing-estate-for-hillbank?from=rss ANOTHER housing estate is set to hit Adelaide’s northern suburbs, with plans recently unveiled for ‘Niche at Hillbank’. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/1669-intersection-upgrade?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/1669-intersection-upgrade?from=rss UPGRADING the intersection of Curtis and Heaslip roads at Angle Vale has resulted in a temporary road closure that will continue until Tuesday. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/1800-capturing-playfords-stormwater?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/1800-capturing-playfords-stormwater?from=rss PLAYFORD Council has been granted $9.6 million from the federal government towards an innovative stormwater capture project. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/1798-reducing-the-impact-of-feral-olive-trees?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/1798-reducing-the-impact-of-feral-olive-trees?from=rss WITH the help of local authorities, Gould Creek landowners Frederick and Annika Stokes-Thompson are winning the fight against feral olive trees that had invaded 40 per cent of their four hectare property. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/1920-students-learn-building-industry?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/1920-students-learn-building-industry?from=rss BUILDING and construction students at the Australian Technical College’s northern Adelaide branch are adding the final touches to their masterpieces. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2046-national-award-for-levett-engineering?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2046-national-award-for-levett-engineering?from=rss A PRESTIGIOUS national award has been presented to Elizabeth South company Levett Engineering at the Australian Export awards on Friday. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2047-classes-end-at-smith-creek?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2047-classes-end-at-smith-creek?from=rss MORE than 100 old scholars, staff, family and friends gathered at Smith Creek Primary School last Wednesday to bid farewell to the 132-year old school. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2171-preventing-financial-indigestion?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2171-preventing-financial-indigestion?from=rss AVOIDING post-Christmas financial indigestion is the motive behind Playford Libraries’ upcoming Surviving Christmas Workshops. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2170-health-centre-construction-on-schedule?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2170-health-centre-construction-on-schedule?from=rss CONSTRUCTION at Elizabeth’s new GP Plus health care centre is about two months in, and is running slightly ahead of schedule. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2295-celebration-of-ability-in-playford?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2295-celebration-of-ability-in-playford?from=rss AN art auction and awards ceremony were held last week as part of Playford’s Celebration of Ability cocktail event, coinciding with International Day of People with a Disability. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2296-taking-a-hands-on-approach?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2296-taking-a-hands-on-approach?from=rss BAROSSA chef Maggie Beer joined in the festivities at Elizabeth Downs Primary School last week for the launch of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2407-public-urged-to-help-paramedics?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2407-public-urged-to-help-paramedics?from=rss PARAMEDIC Drew Schulz is part of the South Australian Ambulance Service’s ramped up support service this summer. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2406-fry-family-benefit-from-asthma-campaign?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2406-fry-family-benefit-from-asthma-campaign?from=rss ABOUT one in nine South Australian children are diagnosed with asthma. As part of a national asthma awareness campaign, families have shared their stories about dealing with the condition. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2537-aerosol-artwork-launched-at-aquadome?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2537-aerosol-artwork-launched-at-aquadome?from=rss AN AEROSOL artwork designed and painted by local youths was launched at the Aquadome last Thursday. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2666-survey-reveals-high-level-of-local-pride?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2666-survey-reveals-high-level-of-local-pride?from=rss NINE out of 10 Playford residents believe the area has a high level of local pride and would recommend it as a place to live, according to the council’s latest two yearly customer satisfaction survey. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2667-community-minded-vision?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2667-community-minded-vision?from=rss A COMMUNITY minded Elizabeth business has 20-20 vision when it comes to looking out for locals. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2733-revamped-aquadome-gets-a-work-out?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2733-revamped-aquadome-gets-a-work-out?from=rss THE new-look Aquadome at Elizabeth is feeling the force of its first summer crowds, and has received a welcome boost in visitor numbers. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2734-funding-boost-for-peachey-belt-association?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2734-funding-boost-for-peachey-belt-association?from=rss MORE than 100 community organisations were recently awarded a share of the State Government’s Volunteer Support Fund – and a local group was one of the lucky recipients. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2825-a-voice-for-local-youth?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/playford-times/2825-a-voice-for-local-youth?from=rss AS PART of Playford’s Youth Advisory Committee, Elizabeth teenagers Mykel Kay and Josephine Telford act as a voice for local youth – but they said it is not just the community who benefits from their work on the committee. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 The Bunyip