Goolwa

Goolwa Wharf official re-opening date revealed

The biennial South Australian Wooden Boat Festival will be the backdrop of the official opening of the $18 million upgrade of the historic Goolwa Wharf Precinct. Led by council and made possible thanks to $3.75 million in funding from the Federal...

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Southern Argus

03 Apr 2025

Community News

Customs House sale on hold

The proposed sale of Goolwa’s historic Customs House for hotel accommodation is now on hold after the majority of feedback during community consultation was against the move. A total of 585 responses were received during community consultation...

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Tara Nash

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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Giorgina McKay

27 Mar 2025

Goolwa

Plea for people to learn more about wildlife care

A Goolwa-based wildlife expert is urging people to consider the welfare of native wildlife ahead of any more searing temperatures, and take steps to help. Deanne Smith, who runs Alexandrina Wildlife Support Group, said there is a need for education...

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Deirdre Graham

13 Mar 2025

Goolwa

Men welcomed to join program

A self-development program that aims to support men in becoming the best version of themselves is coming to Goolwa for the first time. Good Better Best Men is a not-for-profit South Australian charity founded in 2023 that promotes physical, mental...

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Tara Nash

27 Feb 2025

Goolwa

Goolwa support group calls for more wildlife corridors

A Goolwa-based wildlife support group is calling for more wildlife corridors within and between housing developments as the Fleurieu and Hills region undergoes its development boom. Deanne Smith, who runs Alexandrina Wildlife Support Group, said...

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Deirdre Graham

20 Feb 2025

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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Southern Argus

13 Feb 2025

Goolwa

Council prepares to landscape around new Goolwa Wharf toilet

Landscaping works will soon start around the recently installed public toilet at the Goolwa Wharf, near the rail corridor, to enhance the area as part of the revitalisation project. Alexandrina Council previously resolved when debating on the toilet...

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Giorgina McKay

13 Feb 2025

Goolwa

Fishing line entanglement rescues on the rise locally

A Goolwa-based wildlife rescue organisation is supporting an annual rise of 200 rescues during the school holidays over recent years, with a particular increasing issue of animals being entangled in fishing line. Wildlife Rescue Centre Manager...

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Tara Nash

06 Feb 2025

Goolwa

Further calls against proposed historic Customs House sale

Alexandrina Council’s proposed sale of Goolwa’s historic Customs House for hotel accommodation has now sparked widespread calls to save the space for community use after two meetings were held. The current community consultation follows council...

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Tara Nash

06 Feb 2025

Goolwa

Goolwa’s ‘toy story’ comes to an end

Dolls hold nostalgic memories for families, from being a symbol of security, something passed down generations or from visiting the extensive collection at River Dolls of Goolwa museum, which has recently closed its doors after 25 years of...

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Tara Nash

06 Feb 2025

Goolwa

No stopping Goolwa and Surrounds’ Active Citizen

Mount Compass local Corey Anderson might be non-verbal and live with cerebral palsy, aplastic anemia and graft versus host disease, but that doesn’t stop the 38-year-old contributing to the local community. Mr Anderson’s energy to get things...

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Deirdre Graham

16 Jan 2025

Goolwa

Teenager recognised for hundreds of patrolling hours

Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club 17-year-old volunteer Jack Breen has amassed more than 735 patrol hours during his four years, while also juggling a full-time school load and then an apprenticeship. His massive feat has landed him the honour of...

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Tara Nash

16 Jan 2025