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Environment champions receive awards

Members of the Friends of Cox Scrub have marked the organisation’s 20th anniversary with a Picnic in the Park. The event was also a chance to award four of the ‘friends’ with awards from Minister of Climate, Environment and Water Susan Close...

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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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Football

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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‘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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Digital editions

The Southern Argus - April 24, 2025

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23 Apr 2025

Eighty-year anniversary of the end of WWII

As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches in September, The Southern Argus dived into the archives for details on Strathalbyn’s Victory in the Pacific (VP) Celebrations, which attracted a crowd of 2000. The Southern Argus...

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Strathalbyn

Argus donation to help RSL

Members of the Strathalbyn and Districts RSL Sub-Branch are preparing for a big Anzac Day, and will be helped along by a $460 cheque from The Southern Argus

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Angas triumph at Eastern Fleurieu Small Campus Sports Day

Angas claimed the coveted shield at Eastern Fleurieu’s Small Campus Sports Day last Friday. Students braved the cool conditions to compete in a variety of events for their teams throughout the day, including cornhole toss, sack race...

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Motorists urged to have a ‘sweet’ drive this Easter

A stronger police presence can be egg-spected out on the roads and on the water this long weekend to make sure motorists are ‘keeping it sweet’ during their travels over Easter. In 2024, three lives were lost and 18 serious injuries incurred...

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Digital editions

The Southern Argus - April 17, 2025

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16 Apr 2025

Mark Abbott claims top Stallion again

Last Friday night the Strathalbyn Cricket Club held their annual dinner at the Terminus Hotel where Mark Abbott was once again the recipient of the Stallion’s A-Grade Cricketer of the Year Award. Voted on by the players, Mark, with 416 runs for...

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10 Apr 2025

Local cricketers win big at inaugural presentation night

A former Strathalbyn Filly was named in her division’s Team of the Year at the inaugural Adelaide Turf Cricket Association (ATCA) womens presentation. ATCA held their first presentation night solely focused on the women’s competition last week...

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