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

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

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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06 Feb 2025

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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06 Feb 2025

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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06 Feb 2025

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

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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