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Toy Story
Samuel Squire, October 02nd, 2019

Toy Story

Thousands of puzzles, games and gizmos providing learning and joy to hundreds of little kids over 40 years is an achievement worth celebrating. The Adelaide Hills Toy Library was established in 1979 as a resource hub for children to have access to a comprehensive range of toys. Long-term committee member Penny Kretschmer said the library has been a vital resource within the Hills community. “The library is turning 40 this year and we are celebrating such an important milestone... Read Article

Twin Win
Oliver Brown, September 25th, 2019

Twin Win

by Oliver Brown Mount barker parkrun world record Oliver Brown Twins Harriet and Phoebe Farrugia from Heathfield might have set a new world record as the youngest twins to reach 100 parkruns in the world. The twins – who turned six last week – along with their three sisters and parents have been participating in the Mount Barker 5km Parkrun every Saturday morning for the past several years. The girls’ father Fernando said when he and his wife Mel started having children,... Read Article

Bush Walk
Robbie Falzon, September 18th, 2019

Bush Walk

By Robbie Falzon The Lobethal Bushland Park has provided a serene natural getaway for children and their families across the Hills for decades. With its popularity increasing over the years, council officials and the local Friends of the Lobethal Bushland Park group have pushed for new and updated signage throughout the park. Biodiversity Officer at the Adelaide Hills Council Tonia Brown said that the park needed to be updated. “The signs inside the park were quite old from when the park... Read Article

Red Hot & Local
Samuel Squire, September 11th, 2019

Red Hot & Local

Adelaide Hills locals are backing for local chilli growers at Choo Roo Food after tasting some fiery chilli sauces at local market and festival stalls. Caprica Chilli Sauce, a product by Choo Roo Food, should be on every chilli enthusiast’s bucket list of hot sauces according to Business Owner Jakob Brunnbauer. Choo Roo Food is one of the Hills’ golden growers producing chilli thrills for locals to try. Jakob said chilli sauce can help your food pop with extra... Read Article

On The Up
Samuel Squire, September 04th, 2019

On The Up

Uraidla local Nick Norton has put his name forward to compete in the first ever Freestyle Tree Climbing competition at the Uraidla Show—it will be his second ever tree climbing competition following his participation in Red Bull’s ‘Branched Out’ a few weeks prior. The 27 year old has been climbing trees professionally for four years and said it can be one of the most nerve-wrecking experiences if you don’t know what you’re doing. “When I first started climbing it... Read Article

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