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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Active volunteer receives high honour for work around Goolwa

After dedicating more than 20 years to the SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) and years to other local clubs, Tricia Skewes will receive one of the two Active Citizenship Awards for 2025, alongside Mount Compass’ Corey Anderson. “I was blown away – I...

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Citizen of the Year for second time

After volunteering for more than 50 years and being a driving force in opening the clubrooms, Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club member David Reynolds has received Alexandrina Council’s Citizen of the Year 2025 for Goolwa and surrounds, and this isn’t...

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Commercial lease approved for Goolwa Wharf Shed

A German-style café and restaurant has been approved for the commercial portion of the newly rebuilt Goolwa Wharf Shed after gaining community support. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, Alexandrina Council launched public consultation...

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Giorgina McKay

Community News

‘Phenomenal’ fish caught over Christmas

Local fishers have been reeling in the rewards of one of the best periods in recent memory, in terms of size and quality of fish. Hindmarsh Island fisherman Nick Cuconits, of Prime Coorong Seafood, credited recent floods to the size of the fish –...

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09 Jan 2025

Thousands of visitors come to region

While the region welcomed an influx of tourism over the festive season, Christmas Day was one of the busiest at Goolwa Beach as many opted for a swim to cool off in the scorching high temperatures. Over the Christmas period, thousands of cars drove...

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09 Jan 2025

Safety calls for Goolwa Beach

After a problematic Christmas season on Goolwa Beach two years ago, a local security company increased their patrols last year resulting in a “much better” period. Two years ago, Great Southern Security reported an “out of control” season...

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17 Dec 2024

Pageant ‘burned’ due to hot weather

Since the Goolwa pageant and concert were cancelled last Sunday due to hot weather, community members have shown an “outpouring” of interest in supporting future events. While the decision to cancel the festivities was “devastating”, Goolw...

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17 Dec 2024

Pleas for safe Summer driving

Member for Finniss David Basham has added his voice to those pleading for people to be safe on the roads this Summer. Mr Basham’s call follows the SA road toll reaching 80 fatalities from 73 fatal crashes, and 753 serious injuries from 656 serious...

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Deirdre Graham

12 Dec 2024

Holiday spirit at handmade market

Organisers of the Goolwa RSL Handmade Market reported a successful event. This year’s event on December 1 followed the inaugural one last year, and featured about 20 stallholders whose wares were all handmade. Goolwa RSL Sub-Branch Events...

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Deirdre Graham

12 Dec 2024

Community excited for pageant’s return

After a four-year hiatus, the much-anticipated return of Goolwa’s Christmas pageant has been excitedly welcomed by the community, with more than 70 floats expected to parade down local streets on Sunday. The pageant kicks off December 15 at 5pm...

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12 Dec 2024

Call to slow down these holidays

As holidaymakers, beach-goers and caravanners head to the beach these holidays, a road safety advocate is calling for drivers to take extra care. Fleurieu Road Safety Group President Michael Scott expects drivers to be streaming down through...

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