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Lydia KellnerReal estate reporter

Lydia Kellner has been a journalist for well over a decade, covering defence, general news, business and real estate. When not scouring the internet for interesting and unusual properties or campaigning for veterans’ health, you’ll likely find her out and about with her dog exploring greater SA.

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Adelaide Hills

14/10/2020 - Hahndorf Bowling Club President Chris Button n the disused rink they are hoping to develop. The club has approached Council to sell excess land on English Street as a means to fund improvements to the their facilities and reinvestment into the site through the development of a neighbourhood reserve.The concept includes the construction of new pedestrian paths, new shelter and picnic area, mixed use hardstand, landscaping, large turf area, small play area, mini-wheels race track, upgraded carpark, site works and improved drainage. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

Land sale to make room for new Hahndorf reserve

A new neighbourhood reserve is on the cards for Hahndorf, complete with a small play area, mini-wheels racetrack and picnic facilities. But first, a slice of the local Bowling Club has to be sold.

Adelaide Hills

Women to break down barriers in Hills rally

Dirt will be flying when some of the state’s fastest women put their feet to the floor in this weekend’s Adelaide Hills Rally.

Adelaide Hills

All ages dance studio to open in Balhannah

Time to get moving! An Adelaide woman has lodged plans with the council to open an all-ages gymnasium and dance studio in Balhannah – the first of its kind for the region.

Adelaide Hills

Concept images of Nepenthe Wines' council application for a major expansion of its Balhannah cellar door at 93 Jones Road, Balhannah.

Nepenthe set for major cellar door expansion

The Adelaide Hills vineyard has revealed major expansions plans for its Balhannah cellar door.

Adelaide Hills

SAWEEKEND Mother of the late Amy Gillett, Mary Safe pictured at home holding a picture of Amy also pictures of her in background. Mary is talking about the 10 years since Amy's tragic accident, her work at making our roads safer, and her new passion for The Compassionate Friends.

Amy Gillett bikeway set for $2.6m expansion

The Amy Gillett bikeway is set to be expanded to Mount Torrens, after the local council received $2.6 million in federal funding.

Adelaide Hills

Concept image of the new community hub at Houghton Memorial Oval.

Long-awaited community hub to break ground at Houghton

A $1.2 million community hub – which has been 20 years in the making – will finally break ground at Houghton Oval this month after receiving its final cash injection. SEE THE PLANS

Adelaide Hills

Mount Barker TAFE. Source: South Regional TAFE

$800k promise for Mount Barker TAFE expansion

Mount Barker TAFE is set for a major expansion after securing $800,000 in federal funding, with five major industries set to benefit.

East, Inner Suburbs & Hills

Ian and Deborah Fehler from Escapegoat are launching a new bike hub in the old Belair Golf Club por shop, Sept 10, 2020. Belair is one step closer to becoming the State's newest mountain bike hub. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Wheels in motion for Belair mountain bike hub

A masterplan to revamp the Belair golf course – which has been vacant since 2018 – is growing closer and now an SA cycling company has approval to set up shop in part of the defunct club.

Adelaide Hills

Cudlee Creek bushfire day 2 at Brukunga. Kerry Northey at his damaged property on Watts rd Picture: Brad Fleet

Cudlee Creek bushfire to be commemorated with public art work

Plans are underway to create a public artwork to acknowledge losses sustained during last summer’s Cudlee Creek bushfire. But first, a suitable artist to lead the project needs to be found.

Adelaide Hills

Nick and Leonie Wilmshurst with under 14s football players Angelina Mitchell, 10, Sakura Collins, 10, Lucy Coleiro, 11, from Blackwood Football Club, which will be building new change rooms for girls and women thanks to a $250,000 grant from Mitcham Council in Adelaide, Wednesday, January 30, 2018. (AAP Image/ Morgan Sette)

Local ‘footy hero’ wins state volunteer award

From helping plan a major expansion of club facilities to helping coach the next generation of footy icons, Blackwood FC’s Leonie Wilmshurst is one of a kind and SANFL’s volunteer of the year.

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