Goolwa

Goolwa Secondary College goes sustainable

Goolwa Secondary College’s inaugural Sustainability Day was a massive success, seeing students add some new staples to their wardrobe, learn to create scarecrows, and get into touch with their inner artist. Inspired by a Youth Climate Summit run...

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Giorgina McKay

21 Nov 2024

Goolwa

Candlelight vigil at Goolwa

A walk against gender-based domestic violence and a candlelight vigil will soon be held at Goolwa, as the crisis worsens in Australia to 11 women recently killed within 16 days. The inaugural event is presented by women’s information service The...

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Tara Nash

14 Nov 2024

Goolwa

Pipi season almost here

Locals and visitors will soon fill the Goolwa Beach carpark to catch pipis as the recreational fishing season begins. While many use the small shellfish as bait, the popularity around eating them has grown again in recent times after they have been...

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Tara Nash

17 Oct 2024

Goolwa

Country Cabinet heads to Encounter Bay

People living and working in Victor Harbor, Goolwa and surrounding towns will have the opportunity to speak with State Government representatives about what matters them at the next Country Cabinet forum. The government will host Country Cabinet in...

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Southern Argus

10 Oct 2024

Goolwa

Local firie returns from US

Goolwa Country Fire Service (CFS) Lieutenant Malcolm Biscoe recently returned from a deployment in the United States, adapting to vastly different conditions that he has experienced back home. He joined 66 Australian firefighters in supporting the...

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Tara Nash

03 Oct 2024

Goolwa

Greater Regional Adelaide Plan released, Strathalbyn off the list

Planning for the future growth of the Greater Adelaide region, including the Hills Fleurieu, has been detailed in a new State Government document that is now open for public consultation. Greater Adelaide’s population is expected to grow by an...

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Giorgina McKay

03 Oct 2024

Goolwa

Goolwa Lions secure tenancy

A local Lions Club is looking forward to continuing to service the Goolwa community and visitors at its new shed after finally receiving their lease from Alexandrina Council. The Goolwa Oval grounds recently underwent a significant redevelopment...

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Giorgina McKay

26 Sep 2024

Goolwa

Volunteers get wind in sails

Outstanding sailing volunteers and clubs from around the state reeled in accolades during last week’s South Australian Sailing Awards, including recipients from Goolwa. Adam Spees of Goolwa Sailing Club was awarded Instructor of the Year for his...

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Tara Nash

26 Sep 2024

Goolwa

An honour decades in the making

In 1995 Goolwa Lion Tony Siciliano completed building a gazebo on the shores of a man-made lagoon at Goolwa’s Murray Smith Park. On Friday, September 13, he was finally recognised for his efforts with a plaque and ceremony at the site. Goolw...

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Deirdre Graham

26 Sep 2024

Goolwa

Donation ‘showers’ others with kindness

Vulnerable people now have access to a free shower, washing machine and dryer at the Goolwa charity Whalers Emporium after the opening of the facility last Wednesday. The new offering is thanks to a generous donation from Goolwa couple Viv and...

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Tara Nash

22 Aug 2024

Goolwa

‘Full steam ahead’ for Goolwa pageant plans

Santa plans to be jingling all the way to Goolwa this year for the return of the popular Christmas pageant and concert after a four-year hiatus. Since 1994, the town celebrated the festive season with a pageant and concert, organised by the Lions...

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Tara Nash

22 Aug 2024

Goolwa

Goolwa firie deployed to US

Goolwa Country Fire Service (CFS)’s Malcolm Biscoe was deployed to the US this week as a Strike Team Leader to assist with dozens of wildfires burning across the country’s west. He is among eight South Australians who will travel to Boise...

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Southern Argus

08 Aug 2024

Goolwa

New President connecting further with community

Lions Club of Goolwa’s newly elected President Tony Snelson aims to engage and meet the community in different ways during his term. While the group’s strength is fundraising, Mr Snelson wants the community to know that they “can be more than...

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Tara Nash

01 Aug 2024