Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

Local Scouts benefit from council grant

On Tuesday, October 24, the City of Playford awarded nine community grants to deserving local projects and events to a total of $31,380 in funding. The grant recipients were successful in this first round of the Community Development and Events...

Tyler Powell

07 Nov 2023

Community

Hotcakes on a cool day

Well, what a day at the Two Wells Spring Garden Market - the weather was fantastic, after the wild windy weather on the Saturday. It was a cool start – but like most stall holders, being kept busy all day, who noticed the cool. We set up next to...

Staff Writers

07 Nov 2023

Community

Twinkling’s stars set to light up the trail

Plains Community Group is bringing together this year’s Twinkling event across the Adelaide Plains, with familiar and fresh faces volunteering their time to bring this festive event together. The group has been busy bringing this year’s...

Jarrad Delaney

07 Nov 2023

Community

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

Community

Spring market proves a success | PHOTOS

Hundreds turned up at Two Wells on Sunday, October 22 for the Spring Garden Market. Despite cool and windy conditions, many people were there as the market opened at 11am. More than 45 stalls were on display with products including arts and crafts...

Tyler Powell

07 Nov 2023

Community

Adam, the Polished Man

Virginia Primary School teacher, Adam Delaney is once again taking part in the Polished Man, raising funds and awareness for domestic violence. The Polished Man campaign runs each October and Adam has taken part for the past three or four years. He...

Tyler Powell

14 Oct 2023

Community

Dress up for Bessie

When you go a for a stroll through Grosvenor Gardens in Victor Harbor, there are the beautiful gardens, the rotunda and a very important landmark, which will undergo a facelift. The City of Victor Harbor will contribute $750 to the restoration of...

Michael Simmons

12 Oct 2023

Community

Running for the Voice

More than five months into an ultramarathon around Australia in support of the Voice Referendum, former Liberal MP Pat Farmer’s energy and eagerness to discuss the topic remains unscathed. The same cannot be said for his body, which has lost...

Luke Miller

12 Oct 2023

Community

Nominations encouraged for Citizen of the Year

Adelaide Plains Council has called on the public to nominate members of the community they think deserve to be commended for their selfless contributions to their towns and municipality. The Citizen of the Year award is handed out by each council in...

Luke Miller

10 Oct 2023

Community

Locals light up Don River Dash

Two Adelaide Plains locals made their longawaited debut in one of Australia’s most gruelling off-road vehicular endurance racing events, returning home with first place honours. The ’Princess Racing Team’ consisting of Two Wells resident and...

Luke Miller

07 Oct 2023

Community

Xavier pays tribute to fathers | PHOTOS

Xavier College celebrated the men in the fathers and father figures of their students with a Father’s Day event at its Evanston and Two Wells campuses on September 1. At Two Wells the school welcomed students’ fathers, along with grandparents...

Jarrad Delaney

05 Oct 2023