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Casey Tonkin, August 23rd, 2018
People have been developing planes of all shapes and sizes ever since Orville and Wilbur Wright flew their first heavier than air craft over a hundred years ago.
A fascination for flight is a common thread that binds the members of the Strathalbyn Model Aircraft Club.
Club president Paul Mitchell said the hobby is as much about the process of making the planes as it is about flying.
“I’ve been building models my whole life,” he said.
“My father was... 
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Rebecca Chave, August 16th, 2018
The Adelaide Hills are alive with the sound of frogs and during the National Science Week you can become a qualified FrogSpotter.
Frog expert, education officer and FrogWatch SA coordinator Steve Walker will be holding a Walk and Talk event at the Torrens Valley Community Centre on Sunday, August 19 from 2pm.
“One night a fortnight I run the FrogWatch Program which is a statewide program for anybody in the state to get involved with,” Steve said.
“It’s basically an... Read Article
Samantha Smith, August 09th, 2018
Bash 'virgins' and Hills locals, neighbours and strawberry farmers, Roger Ballestrin, Biagio 'BJ' DeFazio and Jimi Rozaklis are teaming up to take part in the Variety Bash 2018 with their bright orange car as the Orange Euroes.
The Bash aims to raise funds for children in need.
“Looking back, so many people are less fortunate than me and I want to give my time and attention to people because it's not about how much you have... Read Article
Samantha Smith and Anna Christian, August 02nd, 2018
The by-election on the weekend concluded with the re-election of Rebekha Sharkie as the federal Member for Mayo.
In the two candidate preferred count Rebekha managed 57.6 per cent while main rival Georgina Downer polled 42.3 per cent.
The result was an improvement of 2.7 per cent in the two candidate preferred category for Rebekha, and an improvement of 9.6 per cent in first preference votes.
First preference votes for the Liberals decreased by 0.4 per cent but the biggest... Read Article
Casey Tonkin and Rebecca Chave, July 26th, 2018
There is a cliché that every little girl will incessantly pester her parents for a pony only to be left disappointed, ponyless and with one more experience to prove that no one gets everything they want.
But for 16 year old Lucy Blenkiron the dream came true.
Lucy, from Springton, has recently returned from competing in China to demonstrate the strength of Australian riders to the Chinese.
Even though she did not get to ride with her regular equine... Read Article
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