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The Mt Barker Courier

Locality: Mount Barker, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8391 1388

Address: 48 Hutchinson Street 5251 Mount Barker, SA, Australia

Website: http://courier.net.au

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25.01.2022 Bev Langley, the founder of Cherry Gardens animal rescue centre Minton Farm, has wound back operations until councils in and around the Hills introduce 24/7 cat confinement. It comes after two devastating cat attacks left 35 rescued ducks and ducklings dead within a fox-proof enclosure at Minton Farm. Mrs Langley said cat attacks have increased over the past year. Full story in Wednesday's Courier.

23.01.2022 BREAKING: SA's strict stay at home order will be revoked from Saturday at midnight after an infected person was found to have lied to contact tracers. They told authorities they had ordered a pizza from the Woodville Pizza Bar. This alarmed authorities who believed the virus had been transmitted via a pizza. It turns out they actually worked at the pizza bar alongside a known case. Steven Marshall says he would do the same thing again given the same information. Some restrictions will remain in place.

22.01.2022 A little over 12 months ago the Hills experienced one of the worst days in its history, when the Cudlee Creek bushfire ripped through the region. A year on the community is rebuilding aided by a remarkable sense of community spirit. Read their stories of courage, hope and community including racing identity John's Glatz's remarkable survival story in Tuesday's Courier.

22.01.2022 In some good news to come out of fire-hit Lobethal, the town's brewery has tasted success at the Royal Adelaide Beer and Cider Awards. The Lobethal Bierhaus was named champion small brewery at the awards last week. Full story in Wednesday's paper.

21.01.2022 Sunday night's Brownlow Medal winner had a Hills connection as Mt Barker's Alan Taylor let out a cheer for every vote given to his grandson, Lachie Neale. Mr Taylor ended up with a sore throat as Neale finished with 31 votes, winning by a record margin of 10 votes. A very proud moment for granddad.

19.01.2022 The Federal Government has announced $200m to fix traffic congestion in Hahndorf possibly the biggest cash injection for Hills infrastructure since the Heysen Tunnels. Do you think this is the Hills' biggest infrastructure need?

18.01.2022 The State Government has rejected bids by 11 councils (including Mt Barker, Adelaide Hills and Alexandrina) to remain GM-free. The orgainic wine industry is particularly concerned the decision means it may lose market share with overseas buyers demanding producers be GM-free in order to maintain their organic status. Full story in Wednesday's Courier.

18.01.2022 SA COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS Will come into place from midnight tonight The following will be permitted to remain OPERATIONAL to maintain critical services only:... Critical infrastructure including power, telecommunications, water; Supermarkets for essential food; Bottle shops; Medical supplies and medical services; Public transport; Airport and essential freight; Petrol stations; Post offices and banking institutions; Child care and schools for essential services workers only; Veterinary; Essential agriculture services ; Factories remain open for essential machinery upkeep and production of essential products only; and Mining and smelting for continuity and to prevent damage. People will only be able to leave the house for the following reasons: To go to work as an emergency services worker or to worker providing essential services; For agricultural work; To receive medical care including seeking COVID-19 testing; To obtain medical supplies; One person from the household once a day to attend supermarkets to obtain essential supplies; Organised end of life visits; In an emergency situation. Masks must be worn outside of the home at all times. ***NOTE YOU CAN NOT LEAVE YOUR HOUSE TO EXERCISE. The following businesses will CLOSE: Takeaway food services; Shops (excluding essential food services); Universities and tertiary education facilities; Pubs/restaurants/café/food courts; Elective surgery/ except cancer; Open inspections and auctions; Fly in fly out worker; Aged care and disability facilities will go into lockdown; Construction industry; Holiday homes and other holiday accommodation and no further bookings; Wedding and funerals cancelled and banned; Outdoor sport/fitness/exercise not permitted; and Regional travel not permitted

17.01.2022 A huge increase in the amount of green waste collected across the region for recycling and a drop in the tonnage of total waste to landfill indicates the recycling message is getting through. Full story in Wednesday's Courier.

14.01.2022 Hahndorf Community Association chair Malcolm Kentish believes more than one freeway interchange is needed to reduce traffic congestion in the popular tourist town. And with $200m to spend, there's sure to be plenty of potential solutions discussed. See Wednesday's Courier for the full story.

14.01.2022 Adelaide Hills Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom may be in hotel quarantine after returning from the UK - but she still has a message for the Hills as SA prepares for a potential second wave: wash your hands, mask your face and maintain your space. Full story in Wednesday's Courier.

14.01.2022 A prescribed burn of 14ha is planned for today in Upper Sturt. The burn along Sturt Valley Road in Mark Oliphant Conservation Park will commence at noon and is expected to be completed by 7pm.

13.01.2022 A fuel reduction burn will happen from noon today in the Mt Bold Reservoir Reserve. It is expected to burn about 7ha near Lamont Road, about 500m south of Bradbury.

11.01.2022 Residents of Birdwood are planning to appeal a decision made last week to allow a solar farm to be built in a paddock at the entrance to the town. They claim it is a good development but in the wrong location and could harm the district's tourism image. Full story in Wednesday's Courier.

11.01.2022 After 30 years on the sidelines this engine is finally running under its own steam. The SteamRanger team have spent 20 years restoring the Rx224, now one of only two of its kind in working order in Australia. Full story in Wednesday's Courier.

08.01.2022 Our journos are working hard from home to bring you all the latest Hills news in next week's paper. We'd love to see what creative ways you've found to pass the time over the next 6 days! Post your lockdown pictures in the comments.

08.01.2022 It's that time of year ... a prescribed burn is planned on private land at Hilltop Drive in Upper Sturt on Monday. It is expected to occur between 1pm and 8pm.

03.01.2022 Former Woodside resident Chris Blowes lost his leg when he survived a horrific shark attack five years ago. Now he's told his remarkable story through a new book, Caught Inside. Full story in Wednesday's Courier.