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Army reserve reunion
Forty years ago - on January 23, 1972 – Queen's and regimental colours were presented to the 43rd Battalion (Bushman’s Rifles), Royal South Australia Regiment by the Governor-General of Australia, Sir Paul Hasluck, at a ceremonial parade on the Adelaide Oval.
Constitution vote concern
An article in a daily paper quoted leaders of the Anglican Church as seeking community unity with a 'yes' vote at the next referendum about recognising indigenous people in the Constitution.
MDB plan doubts
The closure of the Heinz's Girgarre tomato sauce factory with the loss of 146 jobs is a sign of what will come if the Federal Government adopts the Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) Draft Plan.
By Emma Walter, News Editor
While looking towards the new year, take the time to take a look back on the year past.
There were highs (and not just the river levels) and lows (including temperatures during summer).
There was joy – sporting success, funding windfalls, awards galore. There was controversy – the Loxton centenary feature Counterbalance, the riverfront car park plan.
There was Mother Nature at her best and worst.
People bid fond farewells, while new locals were welcomed into the community.
One common thread has been the overwhelming sense of support and compassion. It’s been said time and time again, but I will say it again – when the chips are down, you know there will be someone there to help you.
Whether it has been stories of people helping local families cope with the loss of a loved one, or those donating clothes and money to strangers impacted by a natural disaster – it has been truly heart-warming to hear of people’s generosity.
So I simply wish you a happy year. Do something that makes either yourself, or someone else happy.
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