As winter settles across the Fleurieu, this edition of Coast Lines brings stories that offer warmth, connection, and a renewed appreciation for the community spirit that thrives here year-round.

We honour the legacy of the Victor Harbor Men’s Shed—more than a place to tinker, it’s a lifeline for many. Emma Gilbert from The Farm Clarendon shows us how innovation, education, and sustainability can flourish on a small-scale farm, while Bushy’s Projects in Port Elliot redefines blacksmithing as a creative and community-building force.

In Normanville, we take a chilly dip with the Whitecaps, a morning swim group that’s as much about wellbeing as it is about the water. We also meet café owner Luisa Berry Smith, whose bold ideas and love for local produce have transformed a historic courthouse into a buzzing community hub.

You’ll also read about a major conservation effort restoring urban waterways, and Fleurieu Unearthed returns to remind us that winter isn’t a time to retreat—it’s a time to reconnect.

Thanks for supporting your local magazine and the stories that matter. Stay warm and enjoy this edition.

Susie ☺

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