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Sara
Gilligan

OPINION PIECE: A good investment

In my final edition of The Southern Argus, I’d like to emphasise the importance of country newspapers and paying for news. The COVID-19 pandemic substantiated the significance of having access to accurate information. Current cost-of-living...

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Sara Gilligan

13 Jul 2023

Council News

SHORTAGE SOLUTION? Proposed Strathalbyn childcare centre plans lodged

A planning application has been formally lodged with Alexandrina Council for a new Strathalbyn childcare centre to address a significant shortfall in the region. A 90-place childcare centre is being proposed for 16-18 Braemar Drive (Lot 11)...

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Sara Gilligan

22 Jun 2023

Sport

Local go-kart club’s roaring anniversary

Strathalbyn’s Angas Go-Kart Club is gearing up to celebrate its 60th anniversary. After Ken Crouch moved to the area in the early 1960s, and raised a bit of interest with the bitumen karts he’d brought with him and had raced at Loxton and...

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Sara Gilligan

22 Jun 2023

Rural

Impending vineyard sales a ‘blow’ to Langhorne Creek

Four Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) Langhorne Creek sites are being readied for sale as part of a major restructure – incurring job losses as part of a cost-cutting process. In May, TWE announced a business review would transpire in response to...

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Sara Gilligan

22 Jun 2023

Sport

Junior Strathalbyn netballers reach graduation goal

Almost 20 participants of Strathalbyn Netball Club’s Sub-Junior Netball Program were proud to graduate from the local clinic last week after having an absolute ball. Held at Strathalbyn’s Carruthers Hall, the 7-week program saw 17 participants...

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BONES FOUND: Investigation under way at Strathalbyn property

Hills Fleurieu Police are investigating a shocking discovery of bones on a Strathalbyn property. At about 2.30pm on Friday, June 9, police were called to a house on Paris Creek Road after reports that bones had been found in a backyard. Forensic...

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Stay alive this long weekend!

As locals prepare for their long-weekend road trips, South Australia Police (SAPOL) is pleading with motorists to drive safely – and to arrive at their destination alive and well. Sadly, this year’s road toll sits at a shocking 59 people...

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Sara Gilligan

08 Jun 2023

Football

Final countdown for country showdown

Great Southern Football League’s best players will be selected today to do battle against Southern Football League at Strathalbyn on Saturday. Gianni Petrucci returns as GSFL Coach and is feeling quietly confident moving into the June...

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Goolwa Masters rowers competing in Sydney

After months of preparation, eight Masters rowers and their coach from Goolwa Rowing Club will travel to Penrith to compete in the 2023 Australian Masters Rowing Championships from June 1 to 4. This event is being held at the Sydney International...

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Sara Gilligan

01 Jun 2023

Lawn Bowls

Houston’s media connections rewarded

A Southern Argus contributor was recognised for dedicated promotion of local lawn bowls at a special presentation night on Friday. The 2023 Bowls SA Awards were held at the Morphettville Racecourse, seeing a crowd of more than 200 bowlers, sponsors...

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Sara Gilligan

01 Jun 2023

Football

Great Southern Football League talent to be on show at Strathalbyn

Excitement is building for June’s long weekend when Great Southern’s best players will unite in Strathalbyn and showcase local talent, while fighting to keep the Pilmore Cup in the Fleurieu. The annual clash between the Great Southern Football...

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First look at new Mount Barker ED

A new and improved emergency department at Mount Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital will cater to the region’s growing population and provide better health care from Wednesday, June 7. During a first look behind the scenes on Thursday...

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Strathalbyn feeling fair fever

“This year we have several new dealers coming in with different stock, and even though some of the dealers are regular exhibitors, they bring new and different stock each year,” Strathalbyn Tourism Association’s Linda McLoughlin told The...

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Sara Gilligan

25 May 2023