Southern Argus

Sss-snakes on the move

A Clayton Bay snake expert is aiming to dispel a myth that the town is a “hotspot” for the slithery reptiles after some residents recently raised concerns about finding them on their properties. Spring is the breeding season for snakes, with...

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Hartley Bureau’s 101-year history compiled into book

A hundred years of Hartley Agricultural Bureau history, from World War efforts to Hogget competitions and crop inspections, has been compiled into one book by a local member. The Hartley Agricultural Bureau was formed in September 1983 by farmers...

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Football

Hawks appoint senior coach

The Hawks have found their new senior coach in Brock Gifford. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, the Langhorne Creek Football Club was seeking a new Senior Club Coach after parting ways with its previous coach Peter Galbraith. The club...

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Nominations open for top citizen

Mount Barker District Council is encouraging the community to nominate individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions for a 2025 Citizen of the Year Award. Mayor David Leach stated that the Citizen of the Year Awards offer an...

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Goolwa

Goolwa Secondary College goes sustainable

Goolwa Secondary College’s inaugural Sustainability Day was a massive success, seeing students add some new staples to their wardrobe, learn to create scarecrows, and get into touch with their inner artist. Inspired by a Youth Climate Summit run...

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Strathalbyn

Long road ahead for Strathalbyn Abattoir

“There was a complete audit done that was presented, and there was no money spent on anything other than the project, so there was no financial mismanagement at all,” he told The Argus

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Strathalbyn 185th - Special Feature

Strathalbyn 185th - The Southern Argus Special Feature

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01 May 2024

Golf

Awards made to Strathalbyn golfers

Last Sunday afternoon at the Terminus Hotel the Strathalbyn Golf Club presented their awards for the winter season with a good number of men and lady golfers present. Master of ceremonies for the afternoon was Brenton Welk who had the duty to thank...

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Daisy claims gold at Oceania Cup

Strathalbyn basketballer Daisy Hocking has returned triumphant from the FIBA Under 15 Oceania Cup with a gold medal. The Sapphires claimed the title with a 93 to 44 point win over New Zealand in the Grand Final. Coached by Renae Garlepp, Australi...

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Excitement grows for Tyndale’s special night

Tyndale Christian School students will share an intimate night of celebration with their families, guests and teachers at tomorrow night’s formal. For the first time, Waterfall Gully’s Utopia has been chosen for the venue, which will provide...

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Strathalbyn

Centenarian celebrates 106th birthday

Strathalbyn centenarian Edith O’Brien is celebrating her milestone 106th birthday today, November 21. Every year she turns older, she remains in disbelief of her significant age with her youthful and warm demeanour. “I certainly don’t feel 106...

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Community News

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2024 Alexandrina Business & Services Guide - Club Contact Details

Click here to update or include your Club’s contact details in the 2024 Alexandrina Business & Services Guide,

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11 Oct 2023

Strathalbyn

End of chapter for loved local

After almost 22 years working at Strathalbyn’s Waste and Recycling Depot, Chris Williams has retired. Speaking to The Southern Argus on his last day, the 54-year-old was emotional saying the best part of the job was the public “without any...

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Spotlight put on local music after national review

With the national review into Australia’s live music industry over, a local pub is facing its own difficulties providing entertainment at its venue. The Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts heard evidence about the industry following...

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Pacific Islander workers flock to region

Samoan Journalist Manaui Faulalo was among six print journalists from the Pacific who were recently invited to a placement with regional Australian newspapers, including The Southern Argus, in partnership with ABC International Development and...

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Olives shine on the Fleurieu

A 17,000 tree olive grove near Finniss is proving Australia can rival the mediterranean when it comes to producing both table olives and olive oils. The Australian Olive Company has been in the hands of the Chehade family for the past 25 years, and...

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Sport

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Students take a swing at tennis

Eastern Fleurieu School and Tyndale Christian School students recently played in the Tennis Hot Shots Primary School Carnival. Tennis SA – in conjunction with School Sport SA – offer the pathway for students to promote the game, grow friendships...

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Football

Hawks appoint senior coach

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Golf

Awards made to Strathalbyn golfers

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Daisy claims gold at Oceania Cup

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Cadell take home Sports Day Shield

Cadell came away winners of Goolwa Primary School’s Sports Day for a consecutive year. The morning kicked off on Friday with house cheers from Birchall, Cadell and Hindmarsh, followed by the health hustle before the day’s first events kicked off...

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14 Nov 2024

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

Football

Mount Barker misses Gather Round spot

Mount Barker has missed out on hosting any of next year’s Gather Round matches for the first time since the footy festival started. Gather Round returns in 2025 for its third year, running from April 10 to 13. Mount Barker staged the only matches...

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14 Nov 2024

Police News

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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

Police News

Milang man arrested over firearms

A Milang man was arrested for possession of firearms at Kings Park last Sunday. At about 1.40am on June 2, police conducted a traffic stop on Goodwood Road, where checks revealed the driver was disqualified from holding a licence. The driver...

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13 Jun 2024

Council News

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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

Heritage celebrated at Alexandrina Council awards

Strathalbyn’s Old Angas Mill restoration was the major winner at Alexandrina Council’s Heritage Awards last Thursday night, taking home not only the Mayoral Award but one for Historic Research. Hosted by council’s Heritage Advisory Committee...

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30 May 2024

Community responds to Alexandrina Council draft budget

Leading the conversation at preliminary budget talks in Strathalbyn last Tuesday was the proposed town dog park, with many wanting to know its progress, while others raised concerns about staffing levels and asset renewal costs. As previously...

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30 May 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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Local Business

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

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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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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