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25.01.2022 A community taskforce focused on investigating the viability of a wine train in the Barossa Valley will be established if Labor forms government at the 2022 State Elections.

25.01.2022 Xavier College's David Sutton will receive an accolade from the SA Governor following stellar SACE results.

25.01.2022 Another achievement for Ethan!

25.01.2022 LIFE OUT OF LOCKDOWN: We hope today's rain didn't dampen spirits. How did you spend you first day out of lockdown? Post your photos with names and a location in the comments below to feature in this week's newspaper.

25.01.2022 Brittany Hicks and Johnny Barbis welcomed Jordan Scott into the world on New Year's Day, the first baby born at Gawler Health Services in 2021.

25.01.2022 Gawler Eagles have welcomed a new senior coach for the 2021 season.

25.01.2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS: From our Bunyip family to yours, happy holidays and best wishes for the New Year! How are you celebrating today? Post your photos in the comments below with a name and location for a chance to feature in the first Bunyip back.

24.01.2022 Dr Elizabeth Woolsey Herbert hung up her stethoscope last Friday after a 30-year career. (FREE TO READ).

24.01.2022 Police and MFS are at the scene of a fire near the railway line on Beadnall Terrace. Proceed with caution if heading on Overway Bridge Road.

24.01.2022 Rebecca Handke and Jamie Rowbottom took out this year's best dressed house competition for their stunning display complete with a Christmas tree made of tyres and giant bon bons.

24.01.2022 Members of the Playford community paused at 11am to remember our fallen soldiers at the Elizabeth RSL for Remembrance Day last week.

23.01.2022 It’s the final countdown!

23.01.2022 FREELING'S FOODLAND FRUSTRATION: A GROUP of Freeling businesses have started the year off under a cloud of uncertainty after learning their Hanson Street premise is earmarked for demolition, to make way for a brand new Foodland supermarket. Also in this week: - First 2021 baby - Pair of businesses pull plug in Gawler Homemaker Centre... - Future shaping-plan adopted by council - Local pubs enjoy a merry festive season - Police praise New Year's Eve behaviour - Barabba Road a concern for resident - Silly season spend a boost to SA tourism - 2020 year in review And in sport: - Back in the saddle - Gawler Central looks to add another trophy - Tanunda heads into 2021 unbeaten - Do you have what it takes to be an umpire? And much more! Buy this week's edition at a local supermarket or service station or subscribe online here: https://subscribe.partica.com/thebunyip/index.aspx See more

23.01.2022 COVID UPDATE - GAWLER AQUATIC CENTRE We are excited to announce that Learn to Swim Lessons will recommence as as of Tuesday 1 December 2020. We have emailed all... Learn to Swim families regarding the recommencement of the program. As for other aspects of the operation, we are still working through the Emergency Management Directives and will provide you with further information as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time and look forward to having our Learn to Swim Families back

23.01.2022 Two of the vehicles occupants were taken to hospital, one with life-threating injuries, following the crash which occurred last Thursday morning.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Megan McWaters who has been chosen as Light Regional’s Citizen of the Year for her selfless contribution to society.

22.01.2022 The Heritage Café at the Gawler Railway Station faces an uncertain future as a number of State Government decisions have had a devastating impact on the financial viability of the important, but small business.

22.01.2022 The Bunyip newspaper asked Gawler's students one simple question, and the answers have warmed our hearts. At Christmas time, I am grateful for:

22.01.2022 David Sutton is this year's Dux of Xavier College after finishing his schooling with an ATAR of 98.95.

21.01.2022 Tarlee Road between Kapunda and Tarlee is currently closed, after a car collided with a tree on the stretch of road earlier this morning. Major crash investigators are attending the scene. Updates to follow.

21.01.2022 GAWLER SPORT AND COMMUNITY CENTRE OPENING - WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER 2020 Please be advised that the Gawler Sport and Community Centre will be opening back up on We...dnesday 2 December 2020. At this stage we are currently still working through what capacity the centre will open in, but as restrictions ease we will provide you with further information. Further for updates please keep up to date with our Facebook Page and website https://www.gawler.sa.gov.au//gawler-sport-community-centre

21.01.2022 Dylan Huffen proposed to Pip Baker at Gawler Community House on Monday. The couple had met there last year while studying an aged care and disability course.

21.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please see below the Bunyip's Christmas trading hours. One more paper for 2020 to go!

21.01.2022 Statistics from the South Australian Tourism Commission estimated that $107 million over the period from Christmas to New Year's Day would be injected into the State's economy.

21.01.2022 BUNYIP GOES BACK: In this week's segment of the Bunyip Goes Back photographs from January, 1987 have been collected. Check out those 80's hairstyles...

21.01.2022 Trigger warning: to coincide with Perinatal Mental Health Week, Evanston Gardens couple Daniel and Kelly Down have shared their story.

20.01.2022 Playford councilors are uniting behind a push to extend Newton Boulevard to Stebonheath Road with an aim to ease traffic congestion on Curtis Road.

20.01.2022 Angle Vale residents are scratching their heads after resurfacing of Harris Road has left it in a 'potentially dangerous' condition.

20.01.2022 Following November's announcement that YMCA's partnership with Playford Council would end, council has officially taken over operations of the John McVeity Centre.

20.01.2022 Gawler Council's Assessment Panel will wait to view amended plans for a drive-through coffee station in Willaston before granting approval. The plans are expected to go back before members in January.

20.01.2022 RISKY BUSINESS?: AMENDMENTS to the Springwood Estate development have been approved, despite continued public safety concerns from SEA Gas surrounding a local pipeline. Also in this week: - SACE results are in - Freeling gets festive - Dalkeith CFS grants final wish ... - Historic barn to be demolished - Decision deferred on drive-through coffee - DV victims mourned at vigil - Highway roundabout plans move forward - Community House of love - Christmas Greetings lift-out And in sport: - New roar for lions - 'The future' is now for the Bombers - Pocket rocket's AFL dream begins with the Blues - Mallala serves up a beating - A tribute to our dad And more! Buy a copy of this week's hard copy or subscribe online at: https://subscribe.partica.com/thebunyip/index.aspx See more

20.01.2022 Saturday's Gawler Community Christmas Market was deemed a huge success with plenty in attendance.

19.01.2022 Enjoying some time off? What are you up to? Share your photos in the comments below with a name and location for a chance to feature in next week’s Bunyip. Photo taken at Wallaroo

19.01.2022 More than 30 ‘captains’ of the Southern Barossa’s tourism and business interests have gathered to discuss their push to get Southern Barossa tourism off the ground in the months ahead.

19.01.2022 The homestead made famous by iconic TV series Mcleod's Daughters is under new management.

19.01.2022 A relation of famous Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, Terrence John Stevenson will launch a sequel to his 1997 book Life is a River at Poetic Justice tomorrow.

19.01.2022 The Gawler Show committee is calling on volunteers to help put on this year's show, as well as a new event which is set to take place.

19.01.2022 Playford councillors are pushing for a "cleaner"-looking town.

19.01.2022 Police have thanked the community for their behaviour over New Year's Eve with no major incidents occuring.

18.01.2022 BUNYIP GOES BACK: In this week's segment of The Bunyip Goes Back photographs from December 1990 have been collected. Do you recognise any faces?

18.01.2022 TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE: Back like we never left! In our first edition of the year, congratulations go out to Johnny Barbis and Brittany Hicks who welcomed baby boy Jordan into the world, the first baby born at Gawler Health Services for the year. Also: A cloud of uncertainty hangs over a group of Freeling businesses after learning their premises is earmarked for demolition. All that and plenty more! Be sure to pick up a copy tomorrow morning.

17.01.2022 Members of the Dalkeith CFS last week made the final wish of Joy Prosser come true. A former member of the Ceduna CFS but now living in Elizabeth Vale, she wanted to ride in a fire truck one final time.

17.01.2022 Multiple Gawler community and sporting groups have received a funding windfall from Gawler Council just in time for Christmas

17.01.2022 Trinity College's second early learning centre is under construction.

17.01.2022 Gawler Lions Club donated 12 bears to the Gawler police station and another 12 to the Gawler Health Service prior to Christmas, which will be used to bring comfort to children in need.

16.01.2022 X-Convenience has opened a new location on the corner of Calton Road and Gawler East Link Road, making it the first commercial tenant to open in the Springwood Village Centre.

16.01.2022 BREAKING: Stephan Knoll has today announced he will no longer run at the next state election.

16.01.2022 Playford Council is again pushing for unisex change room funding for its Elizabeth Oval facility.

16.01.2022 The year ended on a high for local pubs, reporting a busy period over Christmas and New Year's Eve.

16.01.2022 Update 5pm: A driver has died in a fatal crash at Two Wells today. Just after 11.30am today, Wednesday 6 January, police and emergency services were called to ...the intersection of Port Wakefield Highway and Brooks Road, Two Wells, after reports of a two-car crash. The driver of a Toyota sedan, a 67-year-old Two Wells man, sadly died at the scene. His passenger, a 62-year-old Two Wells woman, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. The occupants of the Volkswagen utility, a 59-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman of MacDonald Park, received minor injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance. Major Crash investigators attended the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The man is the 3rd life lost on South Australian roads so far this year. The road toll at the same time last year was 1.

16.01.2022 The State Commission Assessment Panel granted approval to the Springwood development once again despite concerns from SEA Gas about the proximity of houses to the Port Campbell to Adelaide gas pipeline.

16.01.2022 Trinity college headmaster Nick Hately has praised the resilience of the school's Year 12 students following the release of SACE results on Tuesday.

15.01.2022 CALLING JANUARY BABIES: Does your child celebrate a birthday in January? Post their name (up to 15 years) and birthdate in the comments below to go in the running for a free Gawler Cinema kid's movie ticket. A name will be picked from the Buddy Bunyip list at the end of the month. Terms and conditions apply.

15.01.2022 Locals are being reminded the Gawler line will be fully closed from Saturday.

15.01.2022 Gawler export Jackson Hately is excited to be home with a move from Greater Western Sydney to Adelaide Crows expected to be completed through the AFL's pre-season draft.

14.01.2022 WINNER WINNER: Congratulations Kelly Fischer your daughter Holly has won a kid’s movie ticket to use at Gawler Cinema Please come to the Bunyip office on Murray Street to collect your prize. Now calling December babies. Post your child’s name, December DOB and home town in the comments below to go in the running for a cinema ticket. Terms and conditions apply.

14.01.2022 Australia Day will look a little different in Gawler this year, with the annual Australia Day breakfast set to be livestreamed at three local pubs.

14.01.2022 Gawler town entrances are set to receive a facelift.

14.01.2022 Take a look inside Santa’s Workshop at the Gawler Civic Centre!

14.01.2022 Winner announced for the Big4 West Beach Parks holiday competition.

14.01.2022 FINAL 2020 EDITION: The Bunyip will return on Wednesday, January 6. Inside this week: - End of 'rein' for horse vet - Math whizz a SACE superstar - Gawler Council proceeds with boundary reform... - Christmas wishes granted for local clubs - Controversy ahead of train privatisation - Christmas to be ho(t), ho(t), ho(t) - Planned makeover for Gawler entries - Santa's Workshop a great success - New management for iconic homestead - Tourist train taskforce steams ahead - Looking back and ahead at Kapunda High School - New tower to boost digital connection And in sport: - New era of Eagles football - Freeling defends home turf - Rangers prevail in one-run thriller - Playford push for unisex change rooms And much more! Buy your final 2020 Bunyip edition today or subscribe online at: https://subscribe.partica.com/thebunyip/index.aspx See more

14.01.2022 Planning consent has been given to demolish a heritage listed barn behind the Bushman's Hotel, which will be rebuilt using original materials, as part of a development for the site.

13.01.2022 BUNYIP GOES BACK: In this week's segment of The Bunyip Goes Back, photographs from January 2012 have been collected. Recognise any faces?

13.01.2022 Light Regional Council will permit construction of a new roundabout on Horrocks Highway subject to formal approvals being obtained from a government body, including a speed limit reduction to 80km/h.

13.01.2022 Three locals have taken home the Gawler Green Shopping Centre’s annual Win Free Groceries For A Year competition.

12.01.2022 TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE: It's a packed edition of The Bunyip this week with a free Farmer lift-out inside, latest COVID-19 updates, bushfire spread and more .

12.01.2022 Bunyip journo Jack Hudson caught up with Santa Claus himself this week to talk Christmas Day weather and we're pleased to report a favourable forecast of 30C!

12.01.2022 More details in tomorrow’s Bunyip.

12.01.2022 About 50 people gathered in a Gawler South park on December 10 for a twilight vigil to remember the victims of domestic violence.

12.01.2022 Santa popped into the Gawler Civic Centre last week before his big run tonight, don't forget to go to bed early kids!

11.01.2022 Residents in the north eastern suburbs will experience better service thanks to a new mobile telecommunications tower at Little Para Pass.

11.01.2022 Local MP Tony Piccolo held an inaugural meeting in late December at Tanunda to discuss a 'Barossa Tourist Train Taskforce'.

11.01.2022 DREAMS SHATTERED: GROWERS across the Adelaide Plains could only watch in horror as wild weather destroyed glasshouses and crops during last Thursday’s freak hailstorm. Also: -Paul Little to step down as Gawler RSL President. -Council scraps Stone Mason scheme. -Lost Lola back - after 143 days.... -Be prepared for bushfire season. -Brian Thom remembered. -Eagles make big pitch for pitches. -$8000,000 Karbeethan boost. -Dawkins has no regrets. -South Para Reservoir turns 63. And in sport: -Rangers show promise in defeat. -Trinity College sends four to national training squad. -Gawler Central celebrates Whelan as new era begins. -Test cricket legend ‘Rowdy’ Mallett leaves big legacy. -Wrap up of all the weekend's sporting action. All this and more! Buy The Bunyip from a local newsagent, supermarket or service station or subscribe online here: https://www.bunyippress.com.au/subscriptions#subscriptions See more

10.01.2022 Kapunda High School awarded its top students last year to conclude 2020.

09.01.2022 Eight people were arrested following the raid at Buckland Park last week, with thousands of seized cannabis plants destroyed on site.

09.01.2022 The sun shone on a successful Kapunda Show last Saturday, in what was one of the first large-scale community events for the region since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

09.01.2022 James Krieg is following in the footsteps of his grandparents by hosting tours of his family farm these school holidays, with students to get the opportunity to learn about farming life and practices.

09.01.2022 A number of Playford community groups received more than $16,000 just in time for Christmas last year.

08.01.2022 Locals are reminded that Royal Society for the Blind fundraising calendars can still be purchased despite this year's cancellation of the Gawler Village Fair.

08.01.2022 Jordan Hawkey, author of the Twins of Legend book series, will be hosting a writers workshop for young aspiring authors later this month at the Gawler Youth Space.

08.01.2022 TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE: In our last edition for 2020, the latest council news, Christmas photos, sport reports and more fill the Bunyip's pages. Our talented cartoonist George Aldridge has also summed up 2020 in this detailed artwork. Our Murray Street office is open tomorrow until 12 noon.

07.01.2022 The Kiwanis Club of Gawler held its final meeting after 32 years on December 8.

07.01.2022 Barossa Light & Gawler Umpires Association secretary Ethan White is hoping to usher in a new era, calling on young footy fans to get involved.

05.01.2022 The state Opposition Party has alleged Keolis Downer may be facing staff shortages when it takes over the rail network.

05.01.2022 What a year! 2020 is drawing to a close and we are gearing up to ring in the New Year. How are you celebrating? Post your pictures (with names and locations) in the comments for a chance to feature in next week's edition

05.01.2022 Town of Gawler Update - Monday 23 November 2020 Updates have been made to the public activity restrictions in South Australia. For us at the Town of Gawle...r, this means that the following is in place from today. Gawler Administration Centre Open from Monday 23 November Gawler Public Library and Evanston Gardens Library Open from Monday 23 November Gawler Civic Centre Open from Monday 23 November, with restrictions (including 1 person per 4 square metres) in place. Gawler Aquatic Centre Open Tuesday 24 November for lap swimming only. Hours of operation will be: Weekdays 6am to 6pm and Weekends 7am to 1pm Gawler Sport and Community Centre Will remain closed as per emergency directions. Further information will be provided in this regard as soon as possible. Elderly Centre Open from Tuesday 24 November for groups who wish to attend. Gawler Visitor Information Centre Open from Wednesday 25 November Civil Construction and Horticulture Programs Normal operations from Monday 23 November NAWMA NAWMA’s Resource Recovery Centres will reopen at 8am Monday 23 November. Hard waste collection services originally scheduled for 23 and 24 November have been rescheduled and affected residents notified. All other scheduled collections will occur as normal from Wednesday 25 November onwards. More information will be updated on NAWMA’s website www.nawma.sa.gov.au as details become available. To contact the NAWMA Customer Service Team, please send an online enquiry via our website or call us on 8259 2100

05.01.2022 Discussions with SA Water has resulted in the extension of a mains system near the under construction Angle Vale school on Riverbanks Road, a relief for nearby farmers.

05.01.2022 A new force in air-conditioning, electrical and solar solutions has emerged in the region. Energy Air Group is born out of the amalgamation of long-running businesses Cool It Heat It Air conditioning and Cory Hodgson Electrical. More information can be found at www.energyairgroup.com.au.

05.01.2022 BUSHFIRE WATCH AND ACT MESSAGE : issued for Vivian Road, Uleybury near Craigmore and One Tree Hill Take action now as this bushfire may threaten your safety. I...f you are not prepared, leave now and if the path is clear, go to a safer place. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous. The ULEYBURY, VIVIAN ROAD fire is uncontrolled. This grass fire is burning in a North East towards Chapman Drive and Craigmore Road. Conditions are continually changing. For updates listen to your local ABC radio station on a battery powered radio, visit the CFS website https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call the Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361. Homes are not built to withstand these fire conditions, however they can be used as a shelter against heat from the fire. You may lose power, water, phone and data connections. Fire crews are responding but you should not expect a firefighter at your door. WHAT TO DO: Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. Protect yourself from the fire’s heat put on protective clothing. Tell family and friends of your plans. IF YOU ARE LEAVING: Leave now, don’t delay. Roads may become blocked or access may change. Smoke will reduce visibility. Secure your pets for travel. If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat. PREPARE TO DEFEND: Identify a spot to shelter in, with more than one exit, keep moving away from the heat of the fire. Bring pets inside and restrain them. Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your house. Shapes on this map image indicate the Warning Area to which this message applies. BLUE: Advice Message; YELLOW: Watch and Act Message; RED: Emergency Warning

05.01.2022 Gawler Council will proceed to the next stage of its boundary reform process.

05.01.2022 Warning, have you purchased this aquatic weed recently? If so please contact 8841 3444

05.01.2022 BUNYIP GOES BACK: Merry Christmas readers! Here are some photos from December 1998 for you to enjoy after today's feast! Get tagging

04.01.2022 A water bomber touched down at the Gawler Aerodrome last Sunday morning for an annual training session between Gawler and Mount Crawforwd CFS air operations and members of the Roseworthy CFS.

04.01.2022 Four businesses are facing the prospect of closing their doors with a proposal to build a new Foodland supermarket on the cards.

04.01.2022 253 days apart from our family and friends in Victoria ends at midnight TONIGHT. It’s been a long time coming and I acknowledge that it hasn’t been an easy 8 m...onths for those divided by our borders. But from the moment this pandemic started, we have taken the advice of our health experts to keep the people of South Australia safe and strong. I wish everyone reuniting with loved ones a safe and happy reunion.

03.01.2022 In the lead up to Remembrance Day and NAIDOC Week, a display honouring Indigenous Leading Aircraftman George Tongerie was unveiled at the RAAF Base Edinburgh.

03.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: People can now have their say on Gawler Council's Essex Park and Gawler Showgrounds Master Plan and its Economic Development Strategy. Details below, along with what's on in Gawler. Town of Gawler

03.01.2022 UPDATE: Fire has been contained Water bombers are currently flying over Gawler to the Uleybury fire. Anyone have any photos/vision of the watch and act incident?

03.01.2022 A group of former ressy kids, men and women who grew up in now-vanished work camps, has celebrated the 63rd year since the South Para Reservoir was officially opened.

03.01.2022 BUNYIP GOES BACK: Happy New Year readers! Here are some photographs from January 1991 that may tickle your fancy. Recognise anyone?

03.01.2022 Well done to all 2020 year 12s for completing a challenging year!

02.01.2022 Trigger warning: A Victorian woman who fled to Gawler with her four children 18 months ago to escape domestic violence by the hands of her husband has bravely shared her story in the hope of helping others (free to read).

02.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME: don’t forget to submit your colouring-in competitions to the Bunyip office on Murray Street by tomorrow to go in the running for a family pass to Gawler Cinema

02.01.2022 Sunrise Bakery has closed while That's Furniture and Bedding will shut shop at the end of the month.

02.01.2022 TWO-DELOO: The ongoing saga surrounding the Julian Terrace toilet block's future has been resolved, with a new toilet block to be built 80 metres north of the current site. Also in this week: - Horror start to fire season - Gawler CEO contract extended - Council rate rise to be reversed... - Businesses welcome QR code check-ins - Penfolds deserts China over hefty wine tarrifs - Roundabout proposed for Horrocks Highway - Master plan for Gawler sporting precinct - Boundary survey results reviewed And in sport: - Kyle Jenner signs on at Nuriootpa - Menzels leaving the kennel - Friday night lights for Gawler Eagles - Trinity College athletics team puts on a show And much more! Including a free Farmer lift-out inside. Grab a copy of The Bunyip today or subscribe online at https://subscribe.partica.com/thebunyip/index.aspx See more

01.01.2022 TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE: Year 12 results are in, a housing development/pipeline conflict continues and a free Christmas greetings lift-out this week has plenty of holiday cheer inside.

01.01.2022 Gawler is still being serviced by one ambulance more than a year after a campaign was launched for a second truck, resulting in some of the worst response times in the state. Resources are reportedly stretched thin, with staff working 10 hour shifts without a break.