Arsonists light series of small fires at Aldinga

POLICE are investigating a series of deliberately lit fires in Aldinga this morning.

A resident called 000 just before 3am after spotting a group of youths lighting a bush in the front of a display home on Wild Orchid Drive.

Police discovered up to six small fires had been lit along the road after arriving a short time later.

The fires burned out before taking hold.

Anyone who may have seen youths acting suspiciously in the area or has information about the fires are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au

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Southern beaches star in new TV series

Port Willunga Beach in South Australia. Picture: Paula Boreham Source: Supplied

SOUTHERN beaches will be showcased across Australia as filming of a new children's TV series starts next month.

Onkaparinga Council voted at last night's meeting to allow vehicles on Port Noarlunga and Port Willunga beaches while Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures is filmed between Friday, March 1, and Friday, March 15.

Vehicles are normally prohibited from driving on southern beaches between Hallett Cove and Port Willunga.

Council staff recommended the filming be allowed because it would generate local revenue and promote the region.

The children's series, to be aired on Network Ten and the Cartoon Network, is based on action adventure books about a teenager who ventures into the wilderness.

The series, by SLR Productions, will also be distributed internationally.

For more news on the south, pick up a copy of the Southern Times Messenger, read our digital edition online, or become a fan of our Facebook page.

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Southern beaches star in new TV series

Port Willunga Beach in South Australia. Picture: Paula Boreham Source: Supplied

SOUTHERN beaches will be showcased across Australia as filming of a new children's TV series starts next month.

Onkaparinga Council voted at last night's meeting to allow vehicles on Port Noarlunga and Port Willunga beaches while Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures is filmed between Friday, March 1, and Friday, March 15.

Vehicles are normally prohibited from driving on southern beaches between Hallett Cove and Port Willunga.

Council staff recommended the filming be allowed because it would generate local revenue and promote the region.

The children's series, to be aired on Network Ten and the Cartoon Network, is based on action adventure books about a teenager who ventures into the wilderness.

The series, by SLR Productions, will also be distributed internationally.

For more news on the south, pick up a copy of the Southern Times Messenger, read our digital edition online, or become a fan of our Facebook page.

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