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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Community News

Happy 100th birthday, Millie

Millicent Smith has spent nearly all of her 100 years on Earth in Victor Harbor. Millicent, known fondly as Millie, was born in the town...

Myponga Reservoir celebrates 60 yrs

One of SA Water’s youngest reservoirs is celebrating a milestone birthday this month, with the Myponga Reservoir marking 60 years of water supply. The reservoir,...

Connie still loves a party even at age 90

More than 50 friends and family members gathered at the Founders Pavilion at the Port Elliot Showgrounds to celebrate local resident Connie Barnes’ 90th...

Sewers’ impact not overlocked

Quilters and sewers came from across the state to be at the final Bedford Mystery Quilt fundraiser, which the Port Elliot Patchworkers had the...

Garden grows from ‘weedy mess’

LEARNING: Rapid Bay Primary School students Isabella, Hannah, Chloe, Ben, Thomas, Leanne, Lexi, and Harrison are attracting butterflies and bees to their garden. Photos: Dani...

A Little Ray of Community Giving

Ray White’s annual charity drive, A Little Ray of Giving, is returning this festive season. Every year, this initiative sees hundreds of businesses from Australasia’s...

A Scottish theme to welcome Adare’s new Minister

To welcome Reverend Janice McWhinney, to her new appointment as Adare Uniting Church’s minister, many of the 100 guests were wearing some adornment of...

Governor gives support to community groups

The Combined Services Dinner at the Encounter Bay Bowling Club had a very special guest on Thursday, November 17. Her Excellency, the Governor of South...

Strongwoman takes on tram pull for charity

Strongwoman Brooke Pritchard is always up for a challenge and next week that brings her to Victor Harbor and the big task of pulling...

Foundation makes a difference

Fleurieu Community Foundation have a number of awards and scholarships available to older teenagers and young adults who are experiencing financial hardship and might...

Exports rise, but its not all good news

Latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate South Australian overall exports to China have surpassed previous records, with the state’s export of...

A plea for help