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Sarah Martin, May 17th, 2012
Thrill seekers who would like to take up the sport of dog sledding need not travel to snowy locations this winter, with competitions held regularly in Kuitpo and Mount Crawford forests.
'Mushers' can race with one dog or with teams of up to six dogs which are harnessed to specially designed scooters which are fitted with brakes.
Each team participates in two heats throughout the weekend across distances that vary from two to seven kilometres, dependent on...
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Daniela Frangos, May 10th, 2012
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary recently conducted its annual small mammal census to assess the health and distribution of its native wildlife and in turn made a fascining discovery, finding a species that had not been seen in the sanctuary since the 1990s.
The team found a small carnivorous marsupial called the yellow-footed Antechinus, a shrew-like animal...
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Amelia Skaczkowski, May 03rd, 2012
During a two hour morning tea at the Hahndorf Academy, Adelaide Hills community garden expert Tess Minett will discuss historical and contemporary involvement in local and international community gardens as part of About Time: South Australia's History Festival.
"Humans have always been innovative in terms of gardening and have always had contact with nature in one...
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The Weekender Herald
The Weekender Herald aims to provide the best print medium for our clients to achieve the maximum exposure for their messages to our readers and their potential clients within our targeted area.
The Weekender Herald is an independent, innovative, good-news paper serving the Adelaide Hills and Mt Barker council areas. Founded in 1992, the paper is the leader in providing up-to-date, relevant lifestyle content. It seeks to maximise its appeal and relevance to readers and consumers on behalf of its advertisters.


