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Dylan HogarthBreaking news reporter

Dylan Hogarth is a breaking news reporter and has been with The Advertiser since 2022. Prior to that, he spent 13 years in regional South Australian newsrooms as a journalist and editor.

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The Messenger - Zachary Joseph Weir pleaded guilty to manufacturing explosives. Picture: Ben Cameron

Mechanic built bomb ‘out of curiosity rather than harm’

A refrigeration mechanic who pleaded guilty to manufacturing and possessing explosive devices did so out of curiosity with no intention to hurt anyone, a court had heard.

Adelaide Hills & Murraylands

Two new teams are set to join the River Murray Football League in 2023.

Mallee footy team merger’s new identity down to four names

The Mallee may have lost its local footy and netball leagues, but the excitement of newly-formed club identities could renew enthusiasm for sport in the region, officials believe.

Police & Courts

Scene photos from the fatal on Old Princes Hwy, Murray Bridge East. picture 7 NEWS

‘RIP my beautiful sister’: Grief after woman killed in hit-run

Fury and shock are overflowing in Murray Bridge after a “beautiful sister” was killed in a hit-run crash near the caravan park.

Local

The Oriental Garden Chinese Restaurant at Murray Bridge, has changed hands after the previous owners had to close due to poor hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant and kitchen. They werenÃ¢â¬â¢t truthful when selling to the new owners, Brendyne Lowe and his partner Janet Zhang, who were kept unaware that there were any problems. 21 October 2022. Picture Dean Martin

‘Give us a go’: New owners out to rebuild image of embattled eatery

New owners of an iconic but embattled Murray Bridge restaurant are working overtime to restore its reputation after the old owners left it in an unsanitary condition.

Local

Mark Koolmatrie from Kool Tours in-front of the Coorong in Goolwa, where heÃ¢â¬â¢s noticed more water than usual, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Picture: MATT LOXTON

Highest flows in 50 years to breathe new life into Coorong

SA’s Lower Lakes have long been suffering – but high flows into the Murray means people will see big changes.

Adelaide Hills

Member for Heysen Josh Teague, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Vincent Tarzia and Shadow Minister for Regional Roads Adrian Pederick inspect the Hahndorf main street.

Hahndorf congestion a ‘disaster waiting to happen’

A plan to improve traffic safety and access to popular SA tourist destination Hahndorf misses the mark and exacerbates the existing congestion issue, according to a community leader.

Local

Member for Finniss David Basham said about $8 million would be needed for repair work on the five bridges along the SteamRanger route to bring them up to where they need to be.

‘Substantial challenges’: Huge cost to save beloved SA icon

Almost $10 million is needed for repair work on the historic SteamRanger Heritage Railway track to ensure its future as a South Australian tourist attraction.

Local

Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie said the Murray Mouth is in poor health with climate change is wreaking havoc on the region and a new water research hub at Goolwa would help improve the situation.

‘Rivers die from the mouth up’: Iconic SA destination under threat

One of South Australia’s most precious ecosystems is at risk of dying off due to a critical threat. See why it’s in danger and what’s being done to save it.

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The Pinnaroo Football Club won the 2022 and last Mallee Football League A grade premiership. The league has dissolved and Pinnaroo will join forces with rival Lameroo and apply to play in the River Murray league. Picture: Facebook.

Merger offers new life to dead league’s key clubs

The Mallee football and netball competitions may be dead, but hard-working volunteer administrators are working to form new unions to keep sport alive in the region.

Local

SteamRanger president Peter Charlson said the route between Victor Harbor and Mount Barker needed maintence in the near future work to continue operating.

Why iconic SA tourist attraction is in danger of shutting down

Deterioration along the heritage railway from Mount Barker to Victor Harbor is putting the line’s future at risk – and advocates are calling for help.

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