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Taking the high road? Gophers face footpath obstacles

Local gopher riders are being forced to drive on roads in Strathalbyn because of substandard footpaths or a complete lack of them, according to one local user. Colin Townley has been using a gopher for the past four years and says access issues are...

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Spooktacular turn-out for Halloween celebrations

Such was the success of a Halloween event in Callington last Thursday that organisers are planning for a ‘Calloween’ festival on the town oval next year. The Halloween walk in the town has been an attraction for about five to six years, with...

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Teaming up for Shannons Adelaide Rally

Strathalbyn drivers Steve Coombe and Graeme Nicholson are teaming up to take part in this year’s Shannons Adelaide Rally in a Volvo most recently used to promote Gilbert’s Motor Museum. The rally is one of the largest tarmac rally events in the...

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What a ride for Strathalbyn’s rodeo

Saturday’s Strathalbyn Rodeo has been deemed an “absolutely fantastic” event, with 4000 people flocking to the Langhorne Creek Road grounds for a day of ‘rocking and riding’. The rodeo debuted last year, and organisers of the 2024 festival...

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Lions bike show to take centre stage

Thousands of motorcyclists are expected at Macclesfield this Sunday for the Battunga Country Lions Bike Show. Last year the event drew 2700 motorbike riders, with organisers expecting more this time at the Macclesfield oval. Numerous clubs will be...

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01 Nov 2024

No stopping Aubrey at the Callington Show

Aubrey-Rose Whelan may have cerebral palsy but that didn’t stop the seven-year-old cleaning up in the junior cookery competitions at the Callington Show on the weekend. Among her awards were Special Needs Cookery Champion Exhibit, Produce Champion...

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01 Nov 2024

Thousands flock to Callington Show

Callington Show organisers have reported crowd numbers of about 5500 on Sunday, with welcome spring weather adding to the day. Show Committee Treasurer Debbie Lindsay was “extremely happy” with how the day panned out. “Gate numbers were...

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01 Nov 2024

Families enjoy fair fun at Meadows

Organisers of Sunday’s Meadows Country Fair have reported an “amazing day”, with attendance numbers exceeding its 2023 tally. Fair Co-ordinator Genna Lord said feedback was positive across the board, helped by better weather. “It wasn’t...

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Countdown to Christmas Where the Angas Flows Pageant

Preparation for this year’s Christmas Where the Angas Flows event in Strathalbyn is in full swing, with the event’s pageant route revealed and registration for floats open. The day typically kicks off with market and food stalls, rides, music...

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Scottish links on show at Glenbarr’s Highland Gathering

Pleasant weather greeted those journeying to Glenbarr Homestead on Sunday for its annual salute to all things Scottish – the Highland Gathering. The homestead was originally a home for Scottish pioneers, and one of the first buildings in...

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Progress report for Adelaide Hills infrastructure

The State Government has released an update report on $190 million worth of road infrastructure across Mount Barker and the Adelaide Hills. Feedback from almost 250 people during community consultation has helped shape a $40 million upgrade, which...

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Sport

Green and gold berth for Daisy

Meadows young gun basketballer Daisy Hocking will don the green and gold colours for the first time at the FIBA Under 15 Oceania Cup in November. Daisy is one of 12 young female basketballers chosen for the Australian Sapphires team, who will...

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