The Bunyip
Thu, 29 July 2010|10:41pm
Search our articles:

Playford Times

Other news:

Rocky road to progress

PROPOSED traffic infrastructure for Gawler East and Environs development has finally been released, signalling an imminent decision from the state government over the new suburb.

Tigers wear down injured Bombers

Football is a funny game. After belting Nuriootpa the previous week, Gawler Central Tigers had to pull out all stops to wear down a lowly-placed and injury-decimated Kapunda Bombers on Saturday on the dog track.

Surplus racecourse land rezoned1

RETAIL development will proceed on the southern end of Gawler Racecourse, with land rezoned last week.

Plans to expand

MAJOR development at Roseworthy is another step closer.

Still a winner

HE didn't take the MasterChef crown, but runner-up Callum Hann is just proud he made it through the competition’s first round.

Funding secured for busy department

GAWLER'S accident and emergency service has been funded for the next three years - but local GPs are struggling to find doctors to work there.

Demand for top-end homes

SALES of top-end family homes have seen the median house price surpass $300,000 for the first time, in areas in the Gawler region.

Nominate for Gawler's best

GAWLER'S best building or landscape design will this year be recognised, with the eighth Gawler Prize up for grabs.

One stop for library, information centre

THE Barossa Visitor Information Centre on Murray street, Tanunda, will welcome a new housemate - the Tanunda Library.

Challenged by community involvement

Age has not deterred local Christopher Maiolo from giving back to his community.

Grants assist student learning

28/Jul/10 Three Playford schools are finalist reward recipients of the Better Schools Promotion.

New teaching facility for Playford North

21/Jul/10 Funding has been approved for a new training and teaching facility, to be built next door to the GP Super Clinic in Playford North.

Spraying a healthy message

14/Jul/10 Five young people have been busy spreading a 'healthy' message this week, transforming
Andrews Farm’s water storage tanks into works of art.

Strong interest in the north

14/Jul/10 This year's Northern Adelaide Prosperity Conference has drawn close to 400 local businesses, students and job seekers, under the one roof.

Centre to offer wide range of services

8/Jul/10 Construction has begun on South Australia's first GP Super Clinic which will be located in Playford North.

Upgrades to accommodate growing population

8/Jul/10 As the state prepares for an arrival of defence personnel and their families, the area surrounding the Greater Edinburgh Parks precinct will be receiving a significant upgrade.

Strong interest for prosperity conference

30/Jun/10 This year's Northern Adelaide Regional Prosperity Conference looks set to be a huge success, with more than 400 businesses, students and potential employees expected to attend.

Parents go back to school

23/Jun/10 A new cooking program at Swallowcliffe Primary School, Davoren Park is giving parents the opportunity to learn about healthy and nutritious food practices.

Moves to update council’s development plan

23/Jun/10 Playford Council is moving to update its development plan, and is seeking community feedback on the proposed amendments.

Funding boost for day care centres

17/Jun/10 Ten day care centres in the Playford area will receive a one-off payment of $20,000, following an announcement by the federal government last week.

Enjoying Blakes Crossing

9/Jun/10 New shopping outlets and a roll-out of new infrastructure have attracted Blakes Crossing's first
residents to the area.

Sculpture symbolises peace

9/Jun/10 Last month students from the Elizabeth Park Primary School were able to experience first-hand the true meaning of community, when they participated in the creation of a peace sculpture.

New fence to restrict dangerous activity

26/May/10 Residents of Lachlan drive in Craigmore marked the completion of a fencing project last week, which they hope will improve safety in the area.

Funding to address drug, alcohol problems

26/May/10 A northern suburbs service provider has received more than one million dollars in funding over three years, to address drug and alcohol problems in families.

Clearer picture for residents

19/May/10 Construction work has officially commenced on a new digital television tower, which will provide clearer television viewing for hundreds of homes in the Hillbank and Craigmore area.

Playford's big plans

19/May/10 Playford Council has released its Draft Long Term Financial Plan, budgeting to deliver a total of $111.4 million in services to the Playford community in the next financial year.

Basketball program off to great start

12/May/10 The Ball Skilz Basketball program has got off to a great start, officially beginning on Friday night.

Stephanie hopes to inspire others

5/May/10 WITHOUT a doubt, One Tree Hill teenager Stephanie Antonopoulos sings the praises of volunteering.

Fun approach to science, technology

29/Apr/10 BUDDING scientists will be in their element this weekend, when Playford hosts SciWorld Sunday.

Strong and growing economy

21/Apr/10 A BRIGHT outlook is on the radar for the Playford Council area, with its latest economic update showing a strong, growing economy that has bounced back after the global financial crisis.

Total: 54 1 2 3 Next »

RSS icon Live RSS feed for this section or choose another feed.

.