Southern Argus

Basham calls for more drought help

A local politician has made a passionate plea for the State and Federal Governments to declare South Australia’s drought an emergency and deliver more aid for struggling farmers. Member for Finniss David Basham, who has a background of more than...

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Pickleballers off to SA Masters Games

A trio of Strathalbyn Pickleball players are competing at the SA Masters Game, which runs from today until April 6. This year’s games are at Port Augusta and showcase the best senior talent in a variety of sports, including Pickleball. The...

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Goolwa

Goolwa Wharf official re-opening date revealed

The biennial South Australian Wooden Boat Festival will be the backdrop of the official opening of the $18 million upgrade of the historic Goolwa Wharf Precinct. Led by council and made possible thanks to $3.75 million in funding from the Federal...

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Pedalling positive messages through the region

Callington and Strathalbyn were some of the local towns that cyclists passed through during a three-day ride earlier this week to fundraise for cancer research. Tour de Cure’s SA Discover Tour had more than 100 people involved in cycling more than...

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Langhorne Creek

FOWL PLAY: Duck season officially opens amid criticisms over permit fees...

Local duck hunters recently celebrated the start of season amid criticisms that the increased permit fees could outprice some in the community. Permit fees are set to increase incrementally over the next five years from $50 per species last year,to...

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Slip, slop, slap and skin check

As the region reaches the tail end of the warm weather, locals are now being encouraged to get their skin checked during a free service that could save a life. Battunga Country Lions Club is bringing Lions Medication Research Foundation’s...

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Digital editions

Strathalbyn 185th - Special Feature

Strathalbyn 185th - The Southern Argus Special Feature

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01 May 2024

Alex takes aim at national athletics championships

Former Strathalbyn runner Alex Twartz will compete in his fourth national athletics championships this month after qualifying for the Open 800m and 1500m. Twartz, who has been training under the guidance of former Olympics coach David Fryer...

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Exciting GSNA netball season ahead

Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) is set for an exciting season ahead, with some unknowns about how teams will perform after a shake-up of players. Few vacancies remain across the association for the upcoming season which has more than 1500...

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Football

Strong numbers for GSFL women brings wealth of competition

It’s “anyone’s game” in the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) competition this season. Numbers are looking higher than they have been historically for all teams, with the loss of Strathalbyn once again and nearby Mount Barker...

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Football

Stakes are high for GSFL mens’ 2025 season

An “exciting, fast and free-flowing” brand of football that is evenly competitive across the board is what local footy fans can be expect from the Great Southern Football League’s (GSFL) mens competition this season. Each year the competition...

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Community News

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CLA golf day raises funds for Myranth House

Community Living Australia’s (CLA) annual golf fundraising day earlier this month was well-attended, raising much-needed funds to support an important Strathalbyn upgrade. Held at Aston Hills Golf Club on March 14, the event was attended by 100...

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Swapping photographic skills for a better world

Local photographers Grant Petras and Brad Hodge will host two similar-minded photographers from Arizona, US, in May, taking them to shoots across South Australia. The exchange is part of the Through Each Others Eyes program (TEOE), which saw Mr...

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Tourist pods proposed to be built at Yundi site

Two “low intensity, low scale” tourist accommodation pods overlooking scenic hillside views are proposed for construction at Yundi. A development application by Jarra Montgomery has been submitted to construct two accommodation units comprising...

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EFS students play in harmony

Eastern Fleurieu School students recently wore orange to celebrate Harmony Day, which recognises Australia’s cultural diversity. Activities included rock art, special treats and a disco

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Langhorne Creek

Clements named Cricketer of the Year

Langhorne Creek’s Adam Clements was named the Shaun Tait Cricketer of the Year at the Alexandrina and Eastern Hills Association presentation dinner last Tuesday night. Held at the Echunga Golf Club, the night recognised some of the best talent in...

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Langhorne Creek

Clements named Cricketer of the Year

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Football

Association footy returns to GSFL soil

The annual match-up between the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) and Southern Football League returns to Strathalbyn Oval this year. Scheduled for June 7, the Association Match sees the best of the Under 15 Boys, Under 17 Boys, Under 17 Girls...

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Pickleballers off to SA Masters Games

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Pedalling positive messages through the region

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Alex takes aim at national athletics championships

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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

Exciting GSNA netball season ahead

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Police News

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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

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

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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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