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Lighting Up
Alannah James, August 04th, 2016

Lighting Up

A kaleidoscope of colourful lanterns and fire murals will light up the skies in Hahndorf on Sunday, August 13. Most Hills residents tend to hibernate during winter, but organiser of the Hahndorf Winter Lantern Festival and Mylor resident Tony Hannan said there is every reason to head outdoors to see beautiful handmade lanterns and enjoy winter warming food and drink at the festival. For the last 30 years, Tony has worked across many art platforms creating all kinds... Read Article

Work Time
Hayley Waller, July 21st, 2016

Work Time

New Mayo MP Elect Rebekha Sharkie is looking to hit the ground running after making history to be the first minor party candidate to represent the region since its inception in 1984. Beginning her career in office management in the legal sector, Rebekha worked for 15 years as a paralegal before spending a further six years in various political offices including those of former state opposition leader Isobel Redmond and former Mayo MP, Jamie Briggs. For the past four... Read Article

Coping With Loss
Jocelyn Nickels, July 14th, 2016

Coping With Loss

After losing her husband to cancer earlier this year, Mount Barker resident Felicity Baird reached out to Anglicare SA to seek support for her children with the organisation's Star Bear Program.   Standing for support, trust, and respect, the program provides a safe and supportive environment for children to grieve and deal with the loss of a loved one, whether it be a parent, sibling or a friend.   Offering two camps a year across South Australia for children aged 5-12... Read Article

Child's Play
Madison White, July 07th, 2016

Child's Play

The Lobethal Community Kindergarten has taken learning off the screen, out of the classroom and into nature with their Nature Connect program, otherwise known as Bush Kindy. Twice a week, the children at the Lobethal Community Kindergarten are dropped of at Bushland Park early in the morning. After a hearty breakfast of toast cooked over a campfire, the children are allowed to explore, leading their charges along the many winding paths throughout the park. Director of the Lobethal Community... Read Article

Skate-away
Alannah James, June 30th, 2016

Skate-away

Roller derby players that skate together, stay together, according to parents from the fastest growing adult and junior roller derby club in the Adelaide Hills – the Rockabellas. When Emily Schloithe formed the club two years ago, she had no idea how quickly the sport would grow. “I think it's because we accept anybody and we don’t discriminate against size, weight, religion or sexual preference,” Emily said. “We have a strict no bullying policy in place so that everyone... Read Article

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