Southern Argus

Finniss electorate office celebrates 50 years

More than 200 people celebrated the 50th anniversary of the electorate office for Alexandra and Finniss with a free sausage, coffee and a slice of cake last Friday. Special guest speakers included past local members Dean Brown AO and Michael...

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Goolwa students share in the magic of photography

Two Goolwa students have been given the chance of a lifetime to participate in an international photography campaign that encourages people around the world to understand and appreciate diverse cultures. Goolwa Secondary College students Archie...

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Future Living Code Amendment one step closer in Alexandrina

The adoption of a “unique” code amendment could increase housing diversity and more affordable homes in the Alexandrina Council region if backed by councillors. Minister for Planning Nick Champion adopted the Future Living Code Amendment last...

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Doing it for DV: Murray Bridge advocate tackles running challenge for a cause

A Murray Bridge man who has made it his mission to tackle the scourge of domestic violence in his hometown will attempt to run 325km – nearly eight marathons – in 60 hours to raise money and awareness of the prevalent social issue. From a young...

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More uncertain times ahead for growers

Woodchester farmer Brett Phillips has been in the business since he left school in 1991 and has never seen it be so dry for so long. Mr Phillips, who is also the Vice-President of the Milang Ag Bureau, has recorded just 18mm of rain for the year to...

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Bremerton named best at Wine Show

Two long-established family wineries took home the top awards at this year’s Multi-Color Corporation Langhorne Creek Wine Show, with Bremerton Wines winning Champion Wine of Show and Lake Breeze Wines recognised as Producer of the Year. The award...

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Strathalbyn 185th - Special Feature

Strathalbyn 185th - The Southern Argus Special Feature

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01 May 2024

Sparking connections in Maccy

Volunteers are wanted to help facilitate a social group at Macclesfield that aims to combat loneliness within communities. Held across several Adelaide Hills towns including Mount Barker and Kanmantoo, Spark Conversation groups are run in...

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Lifesaving initiative extends further in region

Potentially lifesaving bollards with the contact details of crisis networks are expected to soon roll out in quiet locations across the Strathalbyn and surrounding districts after its success in neighbouring communities. The initiative is the...

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Support for farmers on the way

Trucks of donated hay will soon be delivered to Fleurieu Peninsula farmers as they struggle through the worst drought in memory, thanks to a major fundraiser by local Lions clubs. Goolwa and Victor Harbor & Port Elliot Lions clubs are...

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Dust storm brewing in Willyaroo

Daily dust is impacting the lives of Willyaroo residents beyond ‘just a nuisance’. Almost 50 residents living near Riverside Road have banded together to call for action to be taken on the dust that has been billowing over properties from the...

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Community News

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Future Living Code Amendment one step closer in Alexandrina

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Goolwa students share in the magic of photography

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Lifesaving initiative extends further in region

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Tight finish for car club’s mystery run

One of the biggest annual fixtures on the Strathalbyn Auto Collectors Club calendar – the Glyn Morris Mystery Run – has been run and won by the Paul Laundy and Sons team. The top three teams – Paul Laundy and Sons, Elaine and Bob Sellars, and...

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Military headstones unveiled for servicemen at Currency Creek

Family members of two local serviceman linked together through marriage have been bestowed military headstones at their final resting spots in Currency Creek. The Headstone Project is a voluntary project dedicated to locating and ensuring all World...

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Sport

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Pickleballers head to state championships

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Algae levels prompt warning

A warning has been issued for the Goolwa Channel after elevated levels of potentially harmful freshwater blue green algae was discovered last week. Following testing, SA Health issued a warning to avoid swimming, diving or other activities that...

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Surfers make waves with recognition

After years of advocacy by local surfers, the Encounter Coast Surfing Reserve has been officially opened, recognising the coastline from Goolwa Beach to Parsons Beach as an iconic place of value for its heritage, culture, and environment. The iconic...

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Strathalbyn Tennis Club ‘serves up’ success at state awards night

Third time is the charm for the Strathalbyn Tennis Club, which won Most Outstanding Club – Rural at the Tennis SA Awards on the weekend. Held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Saturday, the awards celebrate the achievements of South Australian...

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State awards for Strathalbyn softballers

Two of Strathalbyn Panthers’ finest softballers have been awarded major accolades at the state Softball SA awards on Saturday night. Rebecca Sims took out the Community Coach of the Year, while Kathy Pash was awarded the Chairman’s Award for her...

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Warm weather graces Strathalbyn race day

As the sun graces the picturesque landscapes of Strathalbyn, there’s an air of excitement and anticipation that can only mean one thing – the Strathalbyn Racing Club is racing again. Blessed with excellent weather, and with a simple formula of...

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04 Apr 2024

Mount Compass Netball Club receives ‘empowering’ grant

A multi-thousand-dollar grant aimed at empowering girls and women to play sport in a more inclusive environment will do just that for the Mount Compass Netball Club when it’s put towards the construction of its new courts. Almost 50 clubs and...

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Police News

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Police News

CFS assist with cyclone efforts

Volunteers from Clayton Bay, Strathalbyn and Meadows Country Fire Service (CFS) brigades recently returned from a Queensland deployment where they assisted in the clean-up from rain, flooding and subsequent damage from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred...

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27 Mar 2025

Police News

New Hills Fleurieu officer in charge working towards community safety

The Hills Fleurieu’s newest top cop is dedicated to building strong relationships with the local community and making it a safe place for people to work, play and live. Superintendent Joanne Howard stepped into the role of Officer in Charge of the...

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27 Jun 2024

Police News

Police hunt for jewellery box owner

Mount Barker detectives are searching for the owner of a distinctive jewellery box. At about 4pm on Saturday, police stopped a Subaru travelling on the South Eastern Freeway, near Mount Barker, after it was clocked travelling at 146km/h in a 110km/h...

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20 Jun 2024

Copper theft causes issue for Strathalbyn housing estate

Police are investigating the recent theft of copper from a Strathalbyn estate. One report was recently received involving thefts from three separate houses, but The Southern Argus understands it is an ongoing problem for the estate. The theft of...

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13 Jun 2024

Council News

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Macclesfield RV park application withdrawn

Mount Barker District Council has withdrawn its application for a proposed RV park at the Macclesfield oval after failing to gain support for the location. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, council proposed earlier this year to build...

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05 Dec 2024

A LOT OF MESS: Lot 10 Committee chooses preferred plan

An option for the contentious Lot 10 master plan with an estimated expenditure of $33 million that excludes the Harness Racing Club will be recommended to Alexandrina Council for endorsement by the Steering Group Committee. At last week’s Lot 10...

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05 Dec 2024

PARKED OFF... Local councillor opposes RV park site for town

A local caravan park would express interest in managing an RV parking facility if it’s established in Strathalbyn, just not at the site currently proposed by Alexandrina Council. RVs are a growing industry in Australia, with the Federal Department...

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28 Aug 2024

PRICE PINCH: Mt Barker Council proposes 5.3 per cent rate increase...

Ratepayers in the Mount Barker District Council region could be facing a 5.3 per cent rate increase after Monday night’s meeting when councillors endorsed a draft plan which is now put out for public consultation. The proposal outlines that $43.4...

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06 Jun 2024

Rural

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Honey, check this out

An avid gardener recently started a bee-rilliant new hobby, of beekeeping, to improve his crops, and has been reaping what he has sown. Goolwa’s Phil Sargent has planted about 200 native species with his brother on their Goolwa property over the...

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18 Apr 2024

Milang farmer’s hopes rained on due to unseasonably wet weather

A Milang farmer estimates the unseasonably wet summer has caused about 25 per cent of income loss for grain farmers in the region. His neighbour has recorded 150mm of rain since harvest started since the end of October, and as reported in this...

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18 Jan 2024

Advancing women in agriculture

When Currency Creek farmer Belle Baker was growing up, women weren’t always accepted as farmers. These days Ms Baker, with help from her partner Patrick O’Driscoll, is tailor-making courses to help women on the land fill gaps in their knowledge...

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18 Jan 2024

A healthy distance advised for livestock welfare

Hazards for livestock and the best methods to protect their health were the subject matters of a recent Milang Agricultural Bureau meeting. Many of the actions undertaken by governments in the early days of COVID parallel methods used by livestock...

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18 Jan 2024

Grape start to the growing season

Langhorne Creek grape growers are experiencing a strong start to the season and welcoming a promising forecast for the months ahead. Glenrowan Vineyards grower Dale Wenzel finds his vines look healthy so far and expects an ideal season. “The...

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19 Oct 2023

Young Finniss rider makes rodeo debut

Young Brody Kent might only be seven, but he has already made his debut in the rodeo scene as part of Wrangler Extreme Broncs Australia at Marrar. Speaking on the family farm at Finniss, where he lives with his dad Glen, mum Renae and brother...

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28 Sep 2023

Farmers and their four-legged friends prepare for trial

Competitors and their furry companions will soon travel to Strathalbyn for the town’s first yard dog trial. The competition simulates the work often undertaken by a working sheep dog and many of the handlers are farmers themselves. Together, they...

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28 Sep 2023

Local Business

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Celebrating Women in Business

It’s the hard working women behind the local brands that drives community success! Read on to learn about some of the regions ambitious female business owners and their staff.

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07 Mar 2024