It will be 30 years ago next month that we watched Crocodile Dundee being held at knifepoint in New York, turning to his assailant and saying: “That’s not a knife.” And as this movie character draws his 16 inch Bowie knife, he adds: “That’s a knife!” And when fate led to Mal Day making his own hunting and collectible knives shortly after, he was told those lines time after … [Read more...] about You call that a knife? Yes.
What’s special about parenting? Playgroup
Oh, Peter Goers, the loveable ABC radio character who dubbed Victor Harbor ‘God’s waiting room’; it seems this town is not only filled with older people. According to Kate Mueller, a reception teacher and mother of two, who runs the Investigtator College Community Playgroup in the gymnasium at the Victor Harbor campus on Monday mornings, the demand for well organised and … [Read more...] about What’s special about parenting? Playgroup
In a class of their own
Jenny Vonic-Joyce, a youth worker-team leader at Flexible Learning Options, an off-site campus of the Victor Harbor High School, can tell a lot of stories about young people along our coast that may surprise you. It’s about them having the courage to re-engage with their education as a result of attending the FLO program; trying to be the best they can. She mentions little … [Read more...] about In a class of their own
Destination: Goolwa Wharf Precinct
The Goolwa Wharf precinct is on the cusp of further evolving into a stunning lifestyle, cultural and heritage hub that will deliver a fresh wave of tourism to South Australia. This planned new activation of an entertainment experience also has the potential to give the Fleurieu Peninsula a prominent landmark resulting in a significant boost to the local economy. It is … [Read more...] about Destination: Goolwa Wharf Precinct
Awesome and aiming for more wins in a row
They’re the Coorong Dragons, and having won medals at Masters national and state level, these keen dragon boat racers are aiming to win a lot more this month. The Goolwa-based club, which recently celebrated its third birthday, will have a strong contingent in the state championships in Adelaide on March 19-20 and the national titles, also in Adelaide from March 23-29. … [Read more...] about Awesome and aiming for more wins in a row