Southern Argus

Gold for the Geues at Australian Transplant Games

Strathalbyn couple Penny and Greg Geue have returned triumphant from this year’s Australian Transplant Games, with a gold medal apiece. Penny, taking part as a kidney transplant recipient, competed in golf, pétanque, and table tennis, while Greg...

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Strathalbyn

Seeking donations for Christmas hamper drive

Planning is in full swing for one of Strathalbyn’s biggest social welfare projects – the Strathalbyn Inter Church Council’s Christmas Hampers initiative. Last year the campaign delivered 221 hampers to support 600 people, covering an area from...

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Strathalbyn

Local swap meet raises thousands for Rotary projects

Lovers of a bargain and those wanting to sell them headed to Strathalbyn on Sunday for Rotary’s annual Auto Swap Meet. Rotary spokesperson Craig Maidment said the organisation was “very happy” with the way the event unfolded, with more than...

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03 Oct 2024

A day of Scottish tradition returns

Get ready to step back in time and experience the enduring traditions that have shaped Scottish history at Glenbarr Homestead’s annual Highland Gathering on Sunday. Starting at 10am, this year’s event promises to be a vibrant celebration of...

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Goolwa

Pipi season almost here

Locals and visitors will soon fill the Goolwa Beach carpark to catch pipis as the recreational fishing season begins. While many use the small shellfish as bait, the popularity around eating them has grown again in recent times after they have been...

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Digital editions

Strathalbyn 185th - Special Feature

Strathalbyn 185th - The Southern Argus Special Feature

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01 May 2024

Alexandrina’s gardens delight judges

The best of the blooms were crowned at the Strathalbyn Show last Monday, October 7. This year’s garden competition saw five new and five returning entrants, along with seven who have missed a year, participate in the garden competition. Entries...

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‘One of the toughest seasons’ for farmers

A Mount Compass dairy farmer and industry leader is concerned about a price reduction in milk announced by Coles and Woolworths last week during a season that is “drastically” impacting farmers. The two supermarket giants announced a reduction...

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Strathalbyn

Art Expo to showcase Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn’s inaugural upcoming Art Expo is designed to showcase the diverse art on offer in the town. The expo will take place on October 19 and 20, with 10 local galleries uniting to present a weekend of art appreciation, demonstrations, meet...

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Students share their social media experiences in light of proposed new regulations and summit

Bullying, body image issues and leaked photos are some of the issues local teenagers reported with social media, amid a continuing national debate on regulations. Leaders, experts, parents and teenagers met last week to discuss the topic and learn...

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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

Alpacas make ‘great friends’ for local farmer

Ambersun Alpacas at Mount Compass is home to more than 1000 of the fluffy animals, where they are farmed for wool, meat and tourism. The 240-acre farm was started in 1992 by second generation alpaca farmer Mitchell Williams’ parents – Chris...

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A Show of surprises: Callington prepares for ‘fresh’ line-up of acts

Ironclad medieval fighters, strong-armed men, and the best of the region’s genoa and fruit cake recipes are among the many new additions to this year’s “fresh” Callington Show. Held on Sunday, October 27, the state’s youngest country show...

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Hotel opening pushed back to November

The Callington Hotel’s re-opening has been pushed back to November, as its new owners finish ticking off heritage listing compliances. The hotel has been closed for about eight years, with more than $3 million worth of upgrades spent by owners...

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Milang

Shave raises almost $6000 to fight leukaemia

A local trio raised almost $6000 to fight leukaemia by cutting off their locks on Sunday. Kate Whiting, her sister Ellen D’Arcy and sister-in-law Emma Smith were excited to raise “so much” money for the Leukaemia Foundation, particularly...

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Sport

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Gold for the Geues at Australian Transplant Games

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Little Athletics returns with new visitors

It’s an exciting time to be a little athlete, with three Olympians locked in to help the region’s youngest track and field stars create personal bests while having fun along the way. This season’s Strathalbyn and Districts Little Athletics is...

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Life saving season officially begins

Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club volunteers are now riding the wave into summer after officially opening the season on the weekend. Community members enjoyed burgers, live music by acoustic guitarist Garry Searle and children’s activities such as...

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Boat club opens new space

Clayton Bay Boat Club’s extended space was officially opened on Sunday, with a ribbon cutting led by Alexandrina Mayor Keith Parkes. The long-awaited extra space is part of the adjacent public reserve and accommodates the club’s growth and...

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Strathalbyn pickleballer on the national stage

Strathalbyn pickleballer Grant Diggins claimed a bronze medal at the national championships on Monday, as the game continues to go from strength to strength across both the world and locally. Diggins won his bronze medal in warm conditions in the 60...

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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

Strathalbyn CFS wins dash for cash

It was a battle of the fittest on the Strathalbyn racecourse last Wednesday for the human dash for cash, which raised funds for vital local emergency services. Despite the winter conditions, the inaugural emergency services day was a great success...

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03 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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