Southern Argus

Renewable energy facility proposed for Meadows site

A proposed renewable energy facility based in Meadows aims to make the local energy system more efficient and resilient by storing excess energy during low demand periods. A development application was submitted by ACEnergy for a renewable energy...

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Strathalbyn

Kids connect with culture

Strathalbyn Kindergarten students have been learning about First Nations culture through artwork and stories thanks to a $5000 grant from Alexandrina Council. The Strathalbyn Kindergarten Nga:tji Project is led by Ramindjeri-Ngarrindjeri and...

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Artists turn out for Macclesfield festival

Macclesfield’s Creative Pursuits Art Festival brought artists together for one big weekend recently. Popular events across the weekend included two sessions of Acapella-style Gospel singing on Saturday with Adelaide choral master Quentin Eyers...

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Mount Barker ‘still in the game’ for Gather Round

Mount Barker District Council has reassured locals it remains “firmly in the ring” to explore how it can feature in future Gather Rounds in South Australia. Now that Lyndoch Oval was ready to host, it is expected that one or more games will be...

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Captain Clements named top Tiger

A good crowd saw Adam Clements claim the 36th AJ Potts Cricketer of the Year in his first year back at Langhorne Creek Cricket Club, after a successful stint at Kensington for the past decade. A mountain of runs and a stack of wickets was the recipe...

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Milang

Windy weather strikes Milang Easter Fair

Strong winds might have meant stallholders finished up early at Saturday’s Milang Easter Fair, but crowd numbers were still reportedly healthy over the weekend. About 58 stalls were booked in near the town’s railway museum and 13 up at the...

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Digital editions

Strathalbyn 185th - Special Feature

Strathalbyn 185th - The Southern Argus Special Feature

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01 May 2024

Strathalbyn

Town Hall re-opening date pushed back

A “soft opening” is anticipated for the Strathalbyn Town Hall sometime in July. Works have been ongoing over several months to upgrade the town hall, but the project has experienced many delays. It was previously anticipated to re-open in May...

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‘Hoppy’ times at Meadows Easter Fair

Hundreds of people braved the tumultuous weather over the long weekend to enjoy the four-day Meadows Easter Fair. Running from Friday to Monday, the event featured more than 100 market stalls, along with exciting activities such as a petting zoo...

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Goolwa

Volunteers aboard for festival

The original Storm Boy will celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary next year, and the beloved boat used in the film will be on display during this weekend’s SA Wooden Boat Festival at Goolwa. The 1976 film won over the hearts of locals as it...

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SEAING GREEN: Algae concerns spark a community forum...

Concerns around the microalgae bloom impacting Fleurieu Peninsula’s south coast beaches has sparked a forum tonight, April 24, with more than 100 community members expected to attend. This follows many people avoiding swimming in the discoloured...

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Holy Toledo, Batman: Batmobile is in town

“When I was a kid ,I would be yelling out to mum, ‘the Batmobile is on this episode of Batman’

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Cruising through local region

A fleet of head-turning vintage American cars recently toured Strathalbyn and Goolwa as part of their four-day rally. The 23rd Singer Nationals hosted about 80 car-lovers and their vehicles from across the country in Victor Harbor as well as a tour...

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Environment champions receive awards

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Renewable energy facility proposed for Meadows site

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Strathalbyn

Kids connect with culture

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Sport

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Event hits the brakes for 2025

Thousands of boat-lovers and families will miss out on the popular community event Aquafest this year after the Goolwa Aquatic Club reported issues with public liability insurance. The free, two-day annual event attracts a variety of vintage...

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Mount Barker ‘still in the game’ for Gather Round

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Funding promised for dirt kart track upgrade

A pre-emptive funding commitment by the Liberal Party would see Strathalbyn’s dirt kart racing track resurfaced to ensure a safe and competitive environment for its users. The Dutton Liberal Government has promised to deliver $40,000 to the Angas...

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Funding commitment made to Mount Compass Netball Club

The Coalition Government has committed to delivering $120,000 to resurface the Mount Compass Netball Club courts should it win the Federal Election. The Mount Compass Netball Club is a thriving local netball club, providing opportunities for players...

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Captain Clements named top Tiger

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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

Johnson throws support behind basketball stadium

One of Australia’s biggest names in basketball has added his voice to the growing call for a basketball stadium in Strathalbyn. Daniel Johnson played more than 15 seasons in the National Basketball League, has his jersey retired with the Adelaide...

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17 Apr 2025

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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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