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Christmas Parade coming together

Following a successful return last year following a two year hiatus, Two Wells’ own festive parade looks set to return, bigger and better, to spread some Christmas cheer. The Two Wells Regional Action Team (TWRAT) Christmas Street Parade and...

Staff Writers
07 Nov 2023
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Palettes whet in Playford

People will be given a true taste of what the City of Playford has to offer as an event featuring the area’s food, wine and beverages is being planned for Virgara Wines at Angle Vale in October. The Playford Food, Wine, Gin and Spirit Exhibition...

Jarrad Delaney
03 Sep 2023
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CFS Cadets stood down

Growing faster than any other town in the State, Two Wells has been dubbed SA’s ‘boom town’. But with the swelling population, comes more demands on the volunteer Country Fire Service, which has recently been dealt a blow with a new ruling...

Abbie Tiller
02 Aug 2023
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$15m for future growth

A local primary school and preschool has been given a boost to accommodate future growth, thanks to $15 million in state government funding. As part of its 2023-24 Budget, the Malinauskas Government has announced a $100.2 million investment across...

Jarrad Delaney
05 Jul 2023
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Fallout from the Voice defeat

Even after the referendum was voted down by the Australian public, the fallout from the majority No vote continues around the nation, and South Australia’s Mid North is no exception. A huge proponent of the No camp in the region, Federal Member...

Luke Miller
11 Nov 2023

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Main Street wait continues

Questions and doubts have been raised about the timeline for the Virginia Main Street upgrade, with City of Playford hopeful for completion by the end of the month. The upgrade has been ongoing since last year along Old Port Wakefield Road, from the...

Jarrad Delaney
11 Nov 2023
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Council responds to discussion paper

Adelaide Plains Council is set to submit a document to the state’s planning commission outlining areas of concern identified in the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan Discussion Paper Council officers prepared a draft submission that councillors...

Luke Miller
07 Nov 2023
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Draft food vendor policy passed

Mobile food vendors are one step closer to being able to set up their businesses-on-wheels at specific points throughout the Adelaide Plains district. This comes after several vendors revealed they have been waiting for up to a year to be granted...

Luke Miller
05 Oct 2023
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CFS prepares as season sets to heat up

Country Fire Service (CFS) is preparing for the upcoming bushfire season and with hot and dry conditions forecast, are calling on the community to do their part in more ways than one. On December 19 the Bureau of Meteorology declared that El Niño...

Jarrad Delaney
05 Oct 2023

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Barnett to Lee’d Angle Vale A1s

After great personal success on court in the 2023 season, Lee Barnett has been appointed as Angle Vale’s A1 coach for next year. Barnett was new to the club in 2023 but took on the role of captain in the side and was joint Best and Fairest for the...

Tyler Powell
13 Nov 2023
Sport

Mallala Bowling Club celebrates 80 years of fun

On Sunday, October 1, Mallala Bowling Club (MBC) celebrated the 80th Anniversary of the official establishment of the Club on September 23, 1943. The Club celebrated this event with a short history by president Ian O’Loan outlining the first...

Staff Writers
13 Nov 2023
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Virginia’s Bascombe brings up double ton

Anthony Bascombe, pictured with his Len Reed Medal from last season, played his 200th game at Virginia at the start of the season. PHOTO: Supplied Virginia Cricket Club started its season with one of its stalwarts reaching a major milestone as...

Jarrad Delaney
07 Nov 2023
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Maxine shares her history with Probus

Mallala Probus Club held its October meeting in the Long Plains School Room at Mallala Museum. Morning tea was served under the gazebo and then our guest speaker Maxine Varcoe told us how her ancestors settled first in Munno Para in 1840 and later...

Staff Writers
13 Nov 2023
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Uniting Friends planning ahead for 2024

: Robin Trevilyan, Brenda Lamont, Rosemary Howell and Mollie Frost enjoying each other’s company The Uniting Friends Group met for a Devonshire afternoon tea at Rae and Malcolm Wilson’s home on Thursday, October 19. It was a very pleasant...

Pamela Duncan
11 Nov 2023
Community

A whole snot of holiday fun

The Adelaide Plains Library hosted two free school holiday events in October and both were popular with the children from the area. The first of the events was a creative writing session held at the Two Wells Council Chamber on Tuesday, October 3...

Tyler Powell
11 Nov 2023
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Crafty locals come together

On Wednesday, October 25, our regular Craft Group was surprised with a visit from Val Bowden. Val moved interstate a while ago but has come back to visit relatives and especially her new Grandson. Since she has moved, she now has two great...

Pamela Duncan
11 Nov 2023
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Farmers turn to natural farming inputs

Over the past decades the use of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and fungicides has increased worldwide, to improve crop production. This increase, combined with unsustainable farming methods has had a negative effect on various...

Staff Writers
09 Jul 2022
Rural

Bulk grain storage no more

Unused storage facilities at Viterra’s Two Wells bulk grain handling site are being demolished and the land remediated for sale. Viterra started essential works mid-September at the Two Wells facility, which will see only five storage sheds...

Staff Writers
14 Oct 2021
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Business with breakfast

Mary-Jane and Sam McArdle. Photos: Supplied The Adelaide Plains Business Advisory Group held its seventh breakfast event at the newly renovated Mallala football clubrooms on Friday, August 8. Keynote speakers included Mary-Jane McArdle from McArdle...

Staff Writers
02 Sep 2022
Business

A refresh for Hi Fresh

There are many hidden gems in Virginia but who could go past recognising one of the state’s largest food producers - Hi Fresh. South Australian family-owned and operated business Hi Fresh, is a fourth-generation legacy, who have for over half...

Staff Writers
10 Jul 2022
Business

Clear your gutters before the season break

Is it going to rain over the long weekend? That’s the prediction, but whether it’s the season break or not, have you cleaned out your gutters to ensure a clean, rainwater supply in your rainwater tanks? Rainwater, one of our most precious...

Staff Writers
09 May 2022