Southern Argus

Meadows intersection works put on waitlist

Meadows residents have voiced frustration over the news the long-awaited roundabout for the intersection of Mawson, Battunga and Nottage Roads is still “years away” from coming to fruition. The intersection was originally considered in Mount...

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Duncan lands Mayor’s Community Service Award

Duncan Norris may have won the Goolwa Mayor’s Community Service Award, but while he says the award is an honour, he is a firm believer in group effort. “There is always the group behind you,” Mr Norris said. “As I said to someone, ‘you...

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Langhorne Creek

Life-long Hawk recognised for active citizenship

Langhorne Creek Football Club’s youngest and first female President has been recognised for her work as a trailblazer not only for rural women, but for future generations of local footy fans and players, with the Strathalbyn and Surrounds Active...

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BAY UNWATCHED: Multiple rescues in lifeguards’ absence over peak summer period...

Surf Life Saving SA volunteers have responded to eight incidents – including one surfer with concussion – outside of their typical patrol hours at Goolwa Beach since the start of December in the absence of paid life guards. Volunteer life savers...

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Strathalbyn

Christmas display owners ‘light up’ with award

Strathalbyn couple Bernadette and John Chaplin have been giving the gift of joy to the community for 15 years with their extensive Christmas light display on Nine Mile Road. This year, their incredible efforts will be awarded with the Community...

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Citizen of the Year for second time

After volunteering for more than 50 years and being a driving force in opening the clubrooms, Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club member David Reynolds has received Alexandrina Council’s Citizen of the Year 2025 for Goolwa and surrounds, and this isn’t...

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Strathalbyn 185th - Special Feature

Strathalbyn 185th - The Southern Argus Special Feature

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01 May 2024

Strathalbyn

Businesses set for Milnes Road development

Elite Training Strathalbyn is the latest business to recently open at Fleurieu Commercial Hub, which is the Milnes Road development. The gym and physical fitness centre officially opened its doors to the public last Saturday, and joins a range of...

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Call for caution along the coast over summer

South Australia Police (SAPOL) has joined its partner agencies to issue summer water safety warnings following a wave of incidents over December. In recent weeks, police have co-ordinated search and rescue operations for five separate incidents...

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New Mt Barker ambulance station doors open

Mount Barker’s new purpose-built ambulance station was officially opened on Sunday. The $9.1 million facility will house a full team of 32 ambos, including 18 recently recruited by the State Government, to meet the growing demand for emergency...

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Commercial lease approved for Goolwa Wharf Shed

A German-style café and restaurant has been approved for the commercial portion of the newly rebuilt Goolwa Wharf Shed after gaining community support. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, Alexandrina Council launched public consultation...

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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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Locals urged to roll up their sleeve for another year

After a successful year of donations, Australian Red Cross is encouraging the Strathalbyn community to continue rolling up their sleeve in 2025 and beyond. More than 330 donations were collected at the Strathalbyn Mobile Donor Centre in 2024. With...

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Strathalbyn

Milang volunteer earns Mayor’s Award

A community-minded local resident who has spent decades contributing to Milang through his work with groups such as the Historical Society, Vintage Machinery Club and Railway Museum has received the Strathalbyn and Surrounds Mayor’s Community...

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No stopping Goolwa and Surrounds’ Active Citizen

Mount Compass local Corey Anderson might be non-verbal and live with cerebral palsy, aplastic anemia and graft versus host disease, but that doesn’t stop the 38-year-old contributing to the local community. Mr Anderson’s energy to get things...

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Teenager recognised for hundreds of patrolling hours

Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club 17-year-old volunteer Jack Breen has amassed more than 735 patrol hours during his four years, while also juggling a full-time school load and then an apprenticeship. His massive feat has landed him the honour of...

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Sport

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Social event ready to set sail

Sailors and campers will soon be taking to the waters for an overnight weekend away, as part of the Clayton Bay to Narrung 2025 Race, Cruise or Caravan. Previously run by Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club, the event was handed over to Clayton Bay Boat Club...

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Storm basketballers head to Country Junior Basketball Cup

Strathalbyn Storm Basketball Association will be well represented at this year’s Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup in Albury. The championship runs from January 12 to January 18 featuring state teams of country players across multiple...

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Marathon Olympian delights Strathalbyn’s little athletes

Members of Strathalbyn’s Little Athletics Club were able to get some tips from Olympic marathon runner and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Jessica Stenson at the club’s last meet of 2024. Club president Rupert Verco said the kids were excited...

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Maccy Horse Show delivers

Organisers of the 136th Macclesfield Horse Show are looking forward to next year after welcoming bumper numbers to the town oval on Sunday. President of the Macclesfield Horse Show Committee Kate McDonnell was pleased with the success of the day...

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Colts and Fillies After Christmas Race Day success

Strathalbyn race goers were treated to a delightful Colts and Fillies After Christmas Race Day on December 27, helped by pleasant weather at 22 degrees. A lively crowd of 800 attendees enjoyed a fabulous day of racing, featuring eight exciting...

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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

Cricket

Langhorne Creek’s Troy Blackwell scores state selection

Langhorne Creek cricket talent Troy Blackwell is competing for the South Australian Outback’s side at this week’s Australian Country Cricket Championships. The championships are being held on several Barossa turf wickets this year, along with...

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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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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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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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