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Volunteers deployed to Mount Remarkable

Nine local Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers recently returned from a deployment to the Wilmington fire in the Mount Remarkable National Park in the Flinders Ranges. Strathalbyn CFS Group deployed the Langhorne Creek 14 appliance, two command...

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Councils renew partnership

Resilient Hills and Coasts members renewed their commitment to a cross-sector partnership to build climate resilience in the region last Friday during a formal ceremony held at Mount Barker’s Laratinga Pavilion. Deputy Premier and Minister for...

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Cricket

Great Southern sweeps the Fleurieu Zone Junior Competitions

The Great Southern Cricket Association completed a clean sweep of the Fleurieu and Districts under-age competitions last Sunday. Competing in the finals of the Figg Cup (Under 21s), Calaby Shield (Under 15s) and Fuller Shield (Under 13s) on Sunday...

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Football

Crows swoop on Port Adelaide at Mt Barker

More than 5000 people flocked to the Summit Sport and Recreation Park last Friday to watch the sold-out pre-season match simulation between Adelaide and Port Adelaide in warm conditions. It was the first time the two clubs have played against each...

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The Southern Argus - February 27, 2025

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26 Feb 2025

Strathalbyn

Dead trees scheduled for removal in Strathalbyn

Five dead trees, including one planted in the 1930s, will be removed and more pruned of dead wood in Strathalbyn’s Soldiers Memorial Gardens and Lions Park as part of maintenance works undertaken by Alexandrina Council. Acting on the...

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20 Feb 2025

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The Southern Argus - February 20, 2025

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19 Feb 2025

Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn U3A on the look for new faces

The University of the Third Age Strathalbyn is upping its social footprint and looking for new members. The local U3A group is a community-based organisation that has provided affordable education and leisure activities for more than 25 years...

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Art grant brings local music project to life

Mount Barker District Council has successfully secured nearly $12,000 in funding from Country Arts SA for the ‘Travelling Instruments’ project. This community-driven initiative, conceived by local artist and musician Andy Rasheed, will see the...

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Goolwa

Entries open for freshwater Classics

Entries are now open for two local freshwater Classics: the Goolwa to Milang Lake Alexandrina Classic and the Milang-Goolwa Freshwater Classic. The races will be held on Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9. Leading up to the two classic races is...

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Sport

Young basketballer selected for national team

Strathalbyn 15-year-old basketballer Alex Blackmore is the youngest player to be recently selected for the Rollers 2025 extended squad, the wheelchair basketball team that is the highest level in the country. He is one of the rising talents from...

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Survival Day marked at Laratinga Pavilion

This year’s Peramangk Watta Survival Day was held on Sunday, attracting hundreds to Laratinga Pavilion in Mount Barker. While extreme heat forced the postponement of this year’s Survival event – which was originally scheduled for January 26...

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