Milang

A show of support at Milang

A small crowd, boosted by students from the Milang Eastern Fleurieu campus, paid their respects to past and present servicemen and women at Milang’s Remembrance Day service on Monday. Milang and District Community Association President Karyn...

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Deirdre Graham

14 Nov 2024

Milang

Milang land put forward for revocation

A Milang land owner plans to maintain and repopulate native vegetation, and repair damaged fencing on an adjoining property if the state’s planning minister approves for its community land classification to be revoked and then sold by Alexandrin...

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Giorgina McKay

07 Nov 2024

Milang

Think ahead for bushfire season

As bushfire season approaches, property owners are being encouraged to think about access for Country Fire Service (CFS) vehicles on their land in the case of an emergency. Milang CFS Captain Alistair McInnes has found access for their large trucks...

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Tara Nash

24 Oct 2024

Milang

Shave raises almost $6000 to fight leukaemia

A local trio raised almost $6000 to fight leukaemia by cutting off their locks on Sunday. Kate Whiting, her sister Ellen D’Arcy and sister-in-law Emma Smith were excited to raise “so much” money for the Leukaemia Foundation, particularly...

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Deirdre Graham

17 Oct 2024

Milang

Trio set to chop off their locks

A local trio will cut their long locks on Sunday to donate both money and hair to the Leukaemia Foundation. Kate Whiting, her sister Ellen D’Arcy, and sister-in-law Emma Smith have raised $1200 so far, and hope to raise more at their ‘Big...

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Deirdre Graham

10 Oct 2024

Milang

Milang Red Cross celebrates 110 years

Australian Red Cross Milang branch started just three days after the outbreak of World War I when a group gathered at the town’s institute, knitting socks, jumpers and coordinating care packages to be sent to soldiers. The local group was among...

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Tara Nash

22 Aug 2024

Milang

Railway museum volunteers tick off latest upgrade

Milang Railway Museum volunteers have ticked off their latest upgrade – a $9000 easy access ramp at the site. It is hoped the new ramp will make things easier for many of its visitors. “At our last AGM, a decision was made to build the ramp to...

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Deirdre Graham

08 Aug 2024

Milang

Milang Garden dispute comes to a head

Mediation is the shared goal of two disputing community groups whose feud came to a head last week when SA Police was called to Milang Community Garden. The garden is run by Milang Old School House Community Centre (MOSHCC), which is overseen by...

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Tara Nash

18 Jul 2024

Milang

Milang Butter Factory ticks off first performance since reopening doors

Milang’s iconic Butter Factory was full to the brim for a country music fundraiser recently – the first concert in the facility since it was officially reopened. Country band Sherrahs were on hand for the performance on June 23, with 130 people...

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Deirdre Graham

04 Jul 2024

Milang

Fibre fair notches up another success

Milang’s recent annual Earth, Wind and Fibre Fair has been labelled a “wonderful” success by organisers. Fair Co-ordinator Robyn Shearer said Saturday’s session on June 8 attracted more than 200 people, while Sunday, June 9, saw a lot of...

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Deirdre Graham

20 Jun 2024

Milang

Community invited to share views on Milang Heritage Code Amendment

Local residents are invited to share their views on a Code Amendment that seeks to apply a new policy to further protect the heritage of Milang at two upcoming information sessions. Minister for Planning Nick Champion granted approval in March this...

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Southern Argus

20 Jun 2024

Police News

Milang man arrested over firearms

A Milang man was arrested for possession of firearms at Kings Park last Sunday. At about 1.40am on June 2, police conducted a traffic stop on Goodwood Road, where checks revealed the driver was disqualified from holding a licence. The driver...

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Southern Argus

13 Jun 2024

Milang

Alexandrina scores major grant for Milang heritage preservation

More of Alexandrina’s history will be protected and promoted with the help of one of the State Government’s Heritage Code Amendment grants, which has been offered to council to predominantly help preserve Milang’s substantial heritage. In...

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Giorgina McKay

16 May 2024