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06 Feb 2025

Strathalbyn Code Amendment approved by Planning Minister with amendments

More houses are planned for Strathalbyn after the Planning Minister approved a Code Amendment to rezone land west of town for low-density residential development, albeit with minor changes to proposed density and added environment protections. As...

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06 Feb 2025

Alexandrina celebrates community’s achievements

Alexandrina’s Strathalbyn and Goolwa communities came together on Sunday to acknowledge the achievements and contributions of its local residents, and to reflected on the nation’s shared history, both its highs and lows. Alexandrina Council held...

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Strathalbyn artist earns grant for graphic novel

A Strathalbyn illustrator and author is stepping into a new world both figuratively and literally in the creation of a new graphic novel, which has been helped by one of the government’s latest round of arts and culture grants. Almost $1.6 million...

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Community News

Shadow Cabinet reshuffle sees local MPs gain new portfolios

“(I’m) really pleased to be back in Shadow Cabinet after being outside for five months, and really pleased to be part of the reshuffled, re-energised team in the Liberal Party,” he told The Southern Argus

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Community News

OAM honour for community-minded man

A lifetime of commitment to the communities of the Fleurieu and Barossa Valley has earned Murray Bridge resident Neil Wilkinson an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) this Australia Day. The local, who now resides at Romani Residential Aged Care, was...

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Council backs down on speed review for Strathalbyn centre

A lack of community support has deterred Alexandrina Council from reducing the speed limit around Strathalbyn’s town centre. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, council resolved to investigate the possible introduction of a 40km/h speed...

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Community vows to push back against fast food restaurant approval... BEST OF CLUCK

A local business group is pushing for a “dangerous” roundabout in Strathalbyn to be fixed before the recently approved fast food restaurant is constructed. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, an application was lodged early last year...

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Community News

Water safety urged this long weekend

A stronger police presence can be expected on the region’s waterways this long weekend as officers urge river and beach users to make water safety their first priority. Police and Marine Safety Officers will have an increased presence on the water...

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Football

Roosters unable to field senior women side

The Strathalbyn Football Club has “disappointingly” been unable to recruit enough players to comfortably field an A Grade Women side for the 2025 competition. The club aimed to get the side back this season after two years of being unable to...

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Southern Argus

Big plans unveiled for Strathalbyn racecourse

A land expansion at the Strathalbyn racecourse is expected to future-proof the local racing industry by improving the local club’s training facilities, and bringing economic benefits to the local township through employment and tourism. Racing S...

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Locals urged to roll up their sleeve for another year

After a successful year of donations, Australian Red Cross is encouraging the Strathalbyn community to continue rolling up their sleeve in 2025 and beyond. More than 330 donations were collected at the Strathalbyn Mobile Donor Centre in 2024. With...

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16 Jan 2025

Milang volunteer earns Mayor’s Award

A community-minded local resident who has spent decades contributing to Milang through his work with groups such as the Historical Society, Vintage Machinery Club and Railway Museum has received the Strathalbyn and Surrounds Mayor’s Community...

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