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Political correctness decrees that we not refer to someone with nowhere to live as homeless because it has the connotation of a life sentence; there is always hope. We should say they are experiencing homelessness. The clarification may offer solace to some, but this issue is shrouded by misconception. The bottom line is that there are hundreds of people across the Fleurieu … [Read more...] about We should try walking in these shoes

Moira Jenkins is a doctor of Philosophy, a Master of Psychology, Graduate of Conflict Management, and an experienced skydiver. She has sailed the high seas and ran marathons in Paris and Queenstown, New Zealand. But as the Mayor of Victor Harbor, has she enough dare-devil action, patience and pace in her to control her councillors in chamber to run this town? Moira gives one … [Read more...] about Being Moira

In the summer of '69 only days after arriving in Australia by boat from Bedfordshire, England, David Reynolds raced his dad around a swim can off Port Noarlunga. The local swimming coach just happened to see them, and so impressed with David's swimming ability he approached them. Before David could get too many words out, the coach said: “Good heavens, I've never known a Pom … [Read more...] about Thank goodness English boys can swim

The 16th biennial South Australian Wooden Boat Festival from April 27-28 is more than a flotilla – it's the sharing of memories that will stay with you forever. Presented by the Alexandrina Council and South Australian Tourism Commission, with the Goolwa & District Community Bendigo Bank Branch among the immensely appreciated supporters, this festival offers an integral … [Read more...] about Share the lifetime festival memories

Noeline Overall shares an idiom about getting lost in the forest and finding yourself. It's about using hiking to rediscover the fun things you hopefully did as a kid, taking those hide-and-seek games amongst the trees to a new level and enjoying the experience. It may seem a little left field to some, but Noeline's new business True Nature Adventures – taking groups on … [Read more...] about Noeline sees the trees in the forest