Southern Argus

Terrific Tigers get the win

The Yankalilla Tigers have taken out this year’s GSNA League flag with a 30-goal win over Myponga on Saturday. The final score was Yankalilla 67 to Myponga’s 37. Yankalilla co-coach Brooke McIntyre said it was a relief to get the win. “I think...

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Strathalbyn Cubs prepare for Cuboree

A number of Strathalbyn Cub Scouts are fundraising to attend one of Cubs’ most exciting adventures – the SA Cuboree 2025, in October. While a Jamboree for Scouts is for 10 days, with thousands of youth members from across Australia attending...

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McLaren Districts to take on Victor Harbor for 2025 flag

Victor Harbor will be looking to go one better than last year, and McLaren District to be back in the winner’s circle after their 2023 win, in this year’s match-up for the Great Southern Football League A Grade Grand Final. McLaren booked their...

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Welcoming a new face

My name is Amarli Wight, I am 20-years- old and the newest addition to The Southern Argus team. I am in my final semester of a Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing at the University of South Australia. I am very excited to join The Argus...

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SAARG to launch Cultural Day

The Strathalbyn Aboriginal Action Reference Group Inc (SAARG) is busy planning its 2025 Cultural Day, as it works towards staging a national Corroboree in the town in October 2026. The Cultural Day on Saturday, October 11, is being staged as...

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Wings and Wheels showcased in Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn Auto Collectors Club (SACC) in collaboration with Southern Districts Flying Club (SDFC), held the Wings and Wheels event over the weekend. It was a chance for local enthusiasts to come together and show off their vintage cars and...

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Digital editions

Strathalbyn 185th - Special Feature

Strathalbyn 185th - The Southern Argus Special Feature

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01 May 2024

All fight, no fire for CFS boys

Three local firefighters from the Strathalbyn Country Fire Service (CFS) took on the massive feat that was the 12th annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb (MFSC). The climb was on Saturday September 6 and involved traversing up 28 floors at the...

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Nicholson to take on Finniss - again

Alexandrina councillor Lou Nicholson will run for the seat of Finniss for a second time at next year’s March state election. The west ward elected member and occupational therapist believes the time is right to have an independent in the...

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Jake wraps up residency at The Stable

Local multidisciplinary artist Jake Logos has wrapped up a six-week residency at The Stable in Macclesfield – using the time to work on the detail of his latest project, Gnosis. Made possible by the Mount Barker District Council Logos has been...

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Seed and Leaf’s homesteading dream

Heidi and Clinton Alleway’s dream has always been the homesteading life, and last February this dream came to fruition. The pair opened the gates to Seed and Lead in Currency Creek, a 38-acre plot of land that they could finally call their own...

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Community News

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Seed and Leaf’s homesteading dream

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Strathalbyn Cubs prepare for Cuboree

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Jake wraps up residency at The Stable

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Sparking meaningful conversations

Eastern Fleurieu School was among organisations to shine a light on the importance of sparking conversations for R U OK? Day last week, with students encouraged to wear yellow and participate in activities and games

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Country foster carers needed to help children shine

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Sport

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Strathalbyn Strikers Junior Carnival a huge success

The Strathalbyn Strikers Football Club proudly hosted its annual junior carnival over the weekend of September 6 and 7, drawing record numbers and cementing its place as the biggest event of its type in the Hills. The scale of this year’s carnival...

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McLaren Districts to take on Victor Harbor for 2025 flag

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Terrific Tigers get the win

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Pegler claims The Southern Argus 2025 footy tipping comp

Wealth Logic’s Josh Pegler has claimed this year’s Southern Argus 2025 AFL Business Footy Tipping competition. Mr Pegler finished the minor rounds with 157 points, just in front of second placegetters Luke Jones from Broadland Estate and Nathan...

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11 Sep 2025

Gladigau reflects on taking out Strathalbyn’s best and fairest

Strathalbyn Football Club 2025 recruit Declan Gladigau took home the club’s A Grade G.D. Jones Medal for best and fairest on Saturday night. Gladigau said he was “pretty pumped” to land the award. “Footy is something I take a lot of pride in...

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11 Sep 2025

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

Yankalilla and Myponga face off for GSNA League Grand Final

Yankalilla are hoping to go one better than last year, and Myponga are seeking its first flag since 2015 in this Saturday’s GSNA League Grand Final. Yankalilla co-coach Brooke McIntyre said the team had learned from last year’s loss to Victor...

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11 Sep 2025

Police News

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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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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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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

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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10 Jul 2025

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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26 Jun 2025

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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26 Jun 2025

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

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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