Milang

13 Mar 2025

Milang Railway Museum opens new railway loop

About 90 people descended on the Milang Railway Museum on Sunday to mark the official opening of its new rail loop. Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie and Alice Beale from the History Trust of South Australia did the honours of opening the track, while...

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27 Feb 2025

Family fundraises more than $50,000

A Milang family has raised more than $50,000 for the Cancer Council during their three years of participating in the Shitbox Rally. Vanessa and Wes Oliver, and their daughter Madi, have alternated turns in joining a fleet of ‘shitbox’ cars worth...

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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

Calls for support to keep town’s heritage ‘afloat’

Calls have been made for the repair and maintenance to Milang’s heritage-listed jetty to enhance tourism appeal and honour its key role in the town’s history. Milang local Alby Pavy believes different parts need to be considered for renewal...

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13 Feb 2025

Christmas thanks for Milang volunteers

The hard work and vital role volunteers at the Milang and District Community Association play in the town was celebrated with a Christmas function at the Milang Butter Factory last Friday. About 50 members of the group enjoyed a meal, music, and...

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17 Dec 2024

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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14 Nov 2024

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

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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24 Oct 2024

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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17 Oct 2024

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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10 Oct 2024

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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22 Aug 2024

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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