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A future for olives at Peninsula Providore

Back in 2016 Mel Hollick took a punt to establish an olive oil business in the Fleurieu. Now, 10 years later, she farms about 10,000 olive trees at Currency Creek and another 7000 at Nangkita. The family business sees them process all their olives...

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Deirdre Graham
14 hours ago
Milang

Milang students novel work of art

Eastern Fleurieu School (EFS) Milang students were recently booked for an art commission in the town, where they were able to showcase their creative talents. Under the mentorship of Willyaroo artist Gaynor Hartvigen, four year 6 students...

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Tara Nash
14 hours ago
Community News

Parliament comes to school

Votes are in on an issue that could “divide a nation” and a controversial new law could pass in Australia – one that would, in fact, prohibit pineapple on pizza. The contentious vote was cast by Mount Barker South Primary School students...

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Tara Nash
14 hours ago
Langhorne Creek

Cheers to successful weekend

Hundreds of visitors flocked to the Langhorne Creek region over the weekend, for its annual Cellar Treasures. Langhorne Creek Grape & Wine Inc Marketing & Promotions Manager Hanne Nørvåg Thomas described the event as “another successful...

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Tara Nash
14 hours ago
Strathalbyn

Visitors touch down in Strathalbyn for expo

Almost 300 people were plotting their dream holidays last week after visiting the second annual travel expo at Strathalbyn. Organised by Strathalbyn’s Live The Dream Travel, the event brings vendors out of the city and into the region, making it...

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Tara Nash
14 hours ago
Community News

Mount Barker’s aquatic centre opens to the public

More than 2500 people took the opportunity to look over the $51.8 million Summit Aquatic and Leisure on Saturday as part of its Community Weekend. Mount Barker District Council Mayor David Leach said the new centre shows what can be achieved when...

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Deirdre Graham
14 hours ago
Strathalbyn

Bumper weekend for 3000+ bargain hunters

Bargain hunters flocked to Strathalbyn over the weekend, looking for bargains at the Antiques Fair, Treasure Market, and from the town’s many antique dealers. At the oval organisers of the fair and market reported about 3000 people through the...

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Deirdre Graham
14 hours ago
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Strathalbyn 185th - Special Feature

Strathalbyn 185th - The Southern Argus Special Feature

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Southern Argus
01 May 2024
Community News

Book Week at the book store

This week’s Book Week marks 80 years of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, and at Baile Books in Strathalbyn owner Caitlin Fry is reflecting on the importance of books and reading for children. Ms Fry said booksellers, school librarians...

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Deirdre Graham
14 hours ago
Goolwa

Construction under way at Goolwa Ambulance Station

Construction is under way on a $3.5 million upgrade of the Goolwa Ambulance Station. The works will deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose base and bring the town’s volunteer crews and career paramedics together under one roof for the first time. The...

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Southern Argus
14 hours ago
Football

Willunga claim 2025 GSFLW title

Willunga returned to the winners’ circle on Sunday to comprehensively dispose of Mclaren Districts by 50 points in this year’s GSFLW Grand Final. Final scores were Willunga 10.7 (67) to McLaren Districts 2.5 (17). Willunga coach Todd Steele said...

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Deirdre Graham
14 hours ago
Langhorne Creek

$7 million secured for Langhorne Creek trail

Langhorne Creek winery owners are raising their glasses in celebration after $7 million of Federal Government funding was secured for the long-awaited trail linking cellar doors, making the region a “destination” for visitors. The funding – as...

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Tara Nash
15 hours ago
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Investing in balers and mowers for the season ahead

With the scent of fresh-cut grass soon to fill the air, baling season is fast approaching. Paddocks are greening and farmers are watching the skies, waiting for the perfect stretch of weather to cut, cure and bale. It’s the time of year that...

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Southern Argus
13 hours ago
Langhorne Creek

Options explored for road closure

A report on a potential partial road closure of West Creek Road, Langhorne Creek, will be presented at Alexandrina Council’s October meeting. The potential road closure was suggested by the McAnaney family – owners of the adjacent property –...

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Tara Nash
13 hours ago
Community News

Duck rescue

Mount Barker’s State Emergency Service (SES) crew recently got quacking when they responded to a call to rescue a duck that had fallen into a chimney. The crew initially hoped to access the duck from inside the Riverglades house, at Murray Bridge...

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Tara Nash
13 hours ago
Goolwa

Recruiting volunteers

Goolwa Country Fire Service (CFS) brigade has launched a recruitment drive, with a special online video that highlights the important work done by local volunteers. Made by the Captain Cory Johnson, the video shines a light that volunteers are...

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Southern Argus
14 hours ago
Strathalbyn

Volunteers train for car crash

Strathalbyn Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers underwent training on a road crash rescue last week, with two entrapments in two separate vehicles. On arrival, crews determined that the 90kg training dummy named Dead Fred was more critical, so he...

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Southern Argus
14 hours ago
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Willunga claim 2025 GSFLW title

Willunga returned to the winners’ circle on Sunday to comprehensively dispose of Mclaren Districts by 50 points in this year’s GSFLW Grand Final. Final scores were Willunga 10.7 (67) to McLaren Districts 2.5 (17). Willunga coach Todd Steele said...

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Deirdre Graham
14 hours ago
Cricket

Langhorne Creek honours top Tigers

Langhorne Creek Cricket Club has honoured two of its members with life memberships. Robran Cock and Rae Cleggett became life members 23 and 24 at the club’s recent AGM. Robran was awarded for his contribution as treasurer for 10 years, along with...

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Deirdre Graham
14 Aug 2025
Sport

State archers head to Strathalbyn for Fairweather Cup

Perfect conditions for archery greeted archers from around the state to this year’s Fairweather Invitational and Fairweather Cup. Staged on Sunday the two events are held each year in Strathalbyn in recognition of Great Southern Archers’...

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Southern Argus
14 Aug 2025
Sport

Strathalbyn Racing Club kicks off season

Strathalbyn Racing Club (SRC) hosted its annual Open Member’s Season Luncheon on August 5, bringing together members, directors, and industry leaders to mark the beginning of the new racing season. A special highlight of the day was the...

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Southern Argus
14 Aug 2025
Football

McLaren Districts look to go back-to-back for GSFLW Grand Final

McLaren Districts are looking to make it two in a row for the GSFLW grand final as they take on minor premiership winners Willunga, at Willunga, on Sunday. The day will also see every other grand final game between the two sides. Willunga advanced...

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Deirdre Graham
14 Aug 2025
Sport

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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Southern Argus
04 Apr 2024
Sport

Duffield inches closer to AFL dream

Elliott Duffield is achieving what most young boys dream of when it comes to football. The Strathalbyn resident has been selected to participate in the state combine on October 11 for a chance to be potentially put on an AFL list. Duffield started...

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Giorgina McKay
07 Aug 2025
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Southern Argus

KANGA-BOOM... Mt Compass named in the worst locations for kangaroo crashes...

Mount Compass has been named in the top five locations for kangaroo collisions in SA, sparking safety calls from local advocates. Car crashes with kangaroos continue to skyrocket in SA, with RAA Insurance receiving more than 2100 claims in the past...

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Tara Nash
26 Jun 2025
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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Tara Nash
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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Giorgina McKay
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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Southern Argus
20 Jun 2024
Council News
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Mount Barker adopts rate rise

Mount Barker District Council formally approved a general rate increase of 3.5 per cent as part of its 2025/26 Annual Business Plan, Budget and Rating Policy on Monday night. This marks the final year of council’s three-year plan to smooth out...

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Southern Argus
10 Jul 2025
Council News

Code amendment proposed, leases secured for Wharf Precinct

Community feedback is being sought for a proposed code amendment that aims to better reflect the newly upgraded Goolwa Wharf Precinct’s unique character, rich First Nation’s heritage, and its important role in the state’s riverboat and steam...

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Giorgina McKay
26 Jun 2025
Council News

Strathalbyn Town Hall sustains minor water damage

Recent heavy rain caused minor water damage to the Strathalbyn Town Hall. The issue was caused by gutters overflowing due to a build-up of debris, which blocked the water flow, and has been addressed with minor repairs to the internal painting...

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Giorgina McKay
26 Jun 2025
Council News

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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Giorgina McKay
05 Dec 2024
Rural
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Rural

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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Tara Nash
18 Apr 2024
Rural

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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Tara Nash
18 Jan 2024
Rural

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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Deirdre Graham
18 Jan 2024
Rural

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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Southern Argus
18 Jan 2024
Rural

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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Tara Nash
19 Oct 2023
Rural

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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Deirdre Graham
28 Sep 2023
Rural

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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Tara Nash
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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Southern Argus
07 Mar 2024
Community News

Strath Motel crowned ‘best of the best’

Strath Motel has been distinguished as one of travellers’ favourite destinations on Tripadvisor, recently landing the accommodation the 2023 Traveller’s Choice Best of the Best award. Thanks to outstanding visitor reviews and ratings, the award...

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Southern Argus
27 Jul 2023
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Local Business

Strath Motel reflects on 15 years in business

Fifteen years ago, Strathalbyn family Phil and Bev Richards, daughter Belinda Vivian and business partner, Bill Bullock opened Strath Motel, teaming up to bring their dream of enhancing the local visitor experience into a reality. The Strathalbyn...

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27 Jul 2023
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