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Push for upgrades1

Chloe Neil has lost three of her peers in road crashes in the past year and thinks enough is enough.

Sandy Creek consolidate top spot

With one minor round match remaining, an emphatic 195 run victory by Sandy Creek over Gawler Central has virtually assured the club top position on the premiership ladder, in its inaugural season of Barossa and Light cricket.

Surplus racecourse land rezoned1

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

Answers sought on DPA

THE state government is promoting a culture of secrecy in Gawler by refusing to release the Gawler East Development Plan Amendment, a local candidate says.

Final stages of construction1

South Australia's first veterinarian school has entered the final stages of construction.

Strong interest

AS many as 200 people representing the sporting interests of Gawler spilled out of the town hall last Tuesday.

Liberals pledge new hospital

A NEW $35 million Barossa Hospital would be built under a Liberal government, opposition leader Isobel Redmond pledged on Monday.

Keeping hearts beating

Most people would do what they can for family and friends in a heartbeat, which is a name adopted by a worthy cause for a major issue in local communities.

Snake sightings on the increase

They're slithery, they’re slimy and they like the air-conditioned comfort of your home - as several locals have learnt.

Who will pay?

GAWLER Racecourse land has been rezoned for retail development, but now local and state governments are at odds over who will pay for traffic infrastructure.

Tertiary students benefit from mentoring

3/Mar/10 HEARING the experiences and professional opinions of a career mentor can be like music to the ears for tertiary students who are taking the first steps in their chosen field.

Building boost at Blakeview

24/Feb/10 BUILDING is under way at Blakeview - part of a project that is delivering houses and jobs to Adelaide's north.

New public transport service

17/Feb/10 TENDERS were called earlier this month for a new public transport service in Angle Vale, which will follow the 'dial-a-ride' format.

Homework club seeks tutors

11/Feb/10 SCHOOL homework can be challenging for students at the best of times, but for new arrivals to Australia, it can become a significant struggle.

Capturing community views

3/Feb/10 THE futures of Virginia, Angle Vale and One Tree Hill are in the limelight, with Playford Council running interactive workshops from next week to capture the views of the community.

Upgrades planned for Elizabeth, Munno Para

28/Jan/10 MULTI-MILLION dollar upgrades of the Elizabeth and Munno Para railway stations are in the pipeline as part of the Gawler rail line upgrade.

A voice for local youth

20/Jan/10 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.

Revamped Aquadome gets a work out

13/Jan/10 THE new-look Aquadome at Elizabeth is feeling the force of its first summer crowds, and has received a welcome boost in visitor numbers.

Funding boost for Peachey Belt association

13/Jan/10 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.

Survey reveals high level of local pride

6/Jan/10 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.

Community minded vision

6/Jan/10 A COMMUNITY minded Elizabeth business has 20-20 vision when it comes to looking out for locals.

Aerosol artwork launched at Aquadome

23/Dec/09 AN AEROSOL artwork designed and painted by local youths was launched at the Aquadome last Thursday.

Fry family benefit from asthma campaign

16/Dec/09 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.

Public urged to help paramedics

16/Dec/09 PARAMEDIC Drew Schulz is part of the South Australian Ambulance Service's ramped up support service this summer.

Celebration of ability in Playford

9/Dec/09 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.

Taking a hands-on approach

9/Dec/09 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.

Health centre construction on schedule

2/Dec/09 CONSTRUCTION at Elizabeth's new GP Plus health care centre is about two months in, and is running slightly ahead of schedule.

Preventing financial indigestion

2/Dec/09 AVOIDING post-Christmas financial indigestion is the motive behind Playford Libraries' upcoming Surviving Christmas Workshops.

National award for Levett Engineering

25/Nov/09 A PRESTIGIOUS national award has been presented to Elizabeth South company Levett Engineering at the Australian Export awards on Friday.

Classes end at Smith Creek

25/Nov/09 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.

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