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Technology showcased at open day

An innovative robotics milking farm formed by two families was officially opened at Mount Compass last Wednesday, showcasing the benefits of the new technology for local farmers. The Whispering Pines dairy farm is a partnership between the Hicks and...

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Strathalbyn

ALL EYES ON THE CUP: Hawks and Roosters battle for Anzac Day glory

Strathalbyn and Langhorne Creek’s rivalry will be “alive and well” next Friday night when the two football clubs face off for the Daish Irrigation Challenge Cup during the annual Anzac Day clash. The match-up takes place at Strathalbyn this...

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Local council staff receive National Emergency Medals for recovery efforts

Past and present Alexandrina and Mount Barker District Council members who played a crucial role in responding to the devastating Cudlee Creek, Duck Ponds and Kangaroo Island bushfires have been rewarded for their efforts with prestigious National...

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Local volunteer calls time on his service

Almost a lifetime in the emergency services officially came to end for local councillor and community member Michael Scott last week when he retired from the state’s ambulance service as one of its longest serving volunteers. The Middleton...

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10 Apr 2025

Sport

Little Athletics soars

The Strathalbyn and District Little Athletics Club completed its most successful season yet. From growing from 40 participants to 90, through to recording more than 400 personal bests and 800 club records broken, the club has seen success after...

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10 Apr 2025

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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03 Apr 2025

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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03 Apr 2025

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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03 Apr 2025

Meadows puts ‘petal’ to the metal

Things are blooming at Meadows Primary School. The school’s Parents’ Club is running a bulb fundraiser through Tesselaar to raise money for several school projects, including new outdoor spaces and potentially a new bike shed or upgrades to its...

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27 Mar 2025

Motorists warned over increased speeding through Summit Park

An increase in vehicles speeding through Mount Barker’s Summit Sport and Recreation Park has forced the local council to take additional measures to prevent hoons. Although the posted speed limit throughout the park is 30km/h, many residents have...

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27 Mar 2025

Goolwa

Locals unhappy with GARP’s plans for Goolwa

Locals have been left outraged over plans that would see more development in Goolwa. By 2050, Greater Adelaide’s population is expected to grow by an additional 670,000 people. The State Government released its Greater Adelaide Regional Plan...

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27 Mar 2025

Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn team named top office in SA

Raine and Horne Strathalbyn have been named top office in South Australia for the third consecutive year at the state-based real estate awards. Held at the Jackson Square warehouse venue on February 25, the Raine and Horne SA State Awards celebrated...

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