Southern Argus

Taking the high road? Gophers face footpath obstacles

Local gopher riders are being forced to drive on roads in Strathalbyn because of substandard footpaths or a complete lack of them, according to one local user. Colin Townley has been using a gopher for the past four years and says access issues are...

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Commercial lessee proposed for Wharf Shed

The draft commercial lease for the newly rebuilt Goolwa Wharf Shed is now open for community feedback. The lease is proposed for a 15-year term with a German bar and restaurant business aspiring to be the ‘go-to’ destination for local beer...

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Compass prepares for an emergency

The amount of community interest in a recent emergency preparedness day at Mount Compass exceeded the organisers’ expectations. More than 50 people learned how to prepare for bushfire season and other emergencies during a special event recently...

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Years poured into vehicles

With a shared love for automotive history, Adelaide Hills Motor Restorers Club members have passionately dedicated years to working on their beloved vehicles. They share the stories behind their pride and joys which will displayed at the club’s...

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Teaming up for Shannons Adelaide Rally

Strathalbyn drivers Steve Coombe and Graeme Nicholson are teaming up to take part in this year’s Shannons Adelaide Rally in a Volvo most recently used to promote Gilbert’s Motor Museum. The rally is one of the largest tarmac rally events in the...

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What a ride for Strathalbyn’s rodeo

Saturday’s Strathalbyn Rodeo has been deemed an “absolutely fantastic” event, with 4000 people flocking to the Langhorne Creek Road grounds for a day of ‘rocking and riding’. The rodeo debuted last year, and organisers of the 2024 festival...

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Digital editions

Strathalbyn 185th - Special Feature

Strathalbyn 185th - The Southern Argus Special Feature

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01 May 2024

Hundreds owed Medicare payments are urged to update banking details

Almost 800 residents in the Mount Barker area are being urged to complete one simple, outstanding action to claim hundreds of thousands worth of Medicare repayments – update their bank account details. Under the national Medicare scheme...

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Spooktacular turn-out for Halloween celebrations

Such was the success of a Halloween event in Callington last Thursday that organisers are planning for a ‘Calloween’ festival on the town oval next year. The Halloween walk in the town has been an attraction for about five to six years, with...

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Tyndale leaders prepped and ready for end-of-year exams

Tyndale Christian School’s student leaders Mia and Shana say taking care of your health should be the first priority for those completing their end-of-year exams from this week. The main exam period began on Monday for more than 12,500 secondary...

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‘Needed’ town facilities planned for Milnes Road development

A one-on-one basketball training facility and an allied health service have been revealed to be in the plans for the ongoing Milnes Road development. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, a modern commercial precinct boasting local...

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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 Combined Probus Club turns 40

The Strathalbyn Combined Probus Club notched up its 40th year last month with the cutting of a celebratory cake and speeches. The first Probus club in Australia with only male members was formed in 1976 in Hunters Hill, New South Wales. On October...

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Milang

Milang land put forward for revocation

A Milang land owner plans to maintain and repopulate native vegetation, and repair damaged fencing on an adjoining property if the state’s planning minister approves for its community land classification to be revoked and then sold by Alexandrin...

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Movie making at the movies

A small team of movie makers descended on Wallis Cinemas at Mount Barker recently to film a scene for the short film Little Kindness

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Epic run raises thousands for important cause

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Sport

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Football

Magpies find new leader of the nest

Having a place for the community, particularly young athletes and families, to play and enjoy football is the main priority for Goolwa/Port Elliot Football Club’s new President Mark Telfer. The Goolwa resident only really got involved with the...

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Goolwa duo ready to see Magpies’ on-court success

After years of working hard behind the scenes to cultivate the culture and retain players, Goolwa Netball’s new President Brooke Cahill and Vice-President Jo Wilson are ready for the club to see some on-court success next season. Cahill, whose...

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Basketballer chosen for international stage

A 15-year-old Strathalbyn basketballer has been shooting to new heights, after being selected to represent Australia in an international championship next month. Alex Blackmore will be the youngest player in the U23 Australian Spinners in the Asi...

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31 Oct 2024

Green and gold berth for Daisy

Meadows young gun basketballer Daisy Hocking will don the green and gold colours for the first time at the FIBA Under 15 Oceania Cup in November. Daisy is one of 12 young female basketballers chosen for the Australian Sapphires team, who will...

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24 Oct 2024

Hero’s welcome for Jaensch at Little Athletics

The opening night of this season’s Strathalbyn and Districts Little Athletics program is being hailed a success by its organisers. Held at the Eastern Fleurieu oval last Wednesday, the first session and ‘Hero Day’ saw just under 100 children...

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24 Oct 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

Batten’s contributions acknowledged with state award

After decades of giving back to his community, Andrew Batten has earned one of the state’s most prestigious community football awards. The annual SANFL Community Volunteer Awards were held on Friday, October 11, seeing more than 300 people gather...

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24 Oct 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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