Sport

Memorial Cup trades hands

Extremely warm conditions impacted the annual Jason Lehmann Memorial Cup game on Saturday, allowing the Waikerie Magpies to turn the tables on Strathalbyn and take back the cup after two years in the Rooster coop. The Jason Lehmann Memorial Cup...

Click here

Giorgina McKay

Local trainers win big at Publicans Race Day

A day of racing, networking and hospitality in perfect autumn conditions was enjoyed by more than 350 race-goers last Wednesday for the Publicans Race Day at Strathalbyn. The highlight of the day was the sixth race – The Commercial Hotel...

Click here

Cricket

Hahndorf sneak through to Grand Final

Hahndorf will host the 2024/25 AEHCA Grand Final after they defeated Langhorne Creek by two wickets in a tight game of cricket at Murray Road. For the second consecutive year, the temperature was up around 40 degrees in mid-March for the Qualifying...

Click here

Cricket

Robran lands state cricket award

Langhorne Creek Cricket Club’s Robran Cock was acknowledged for his work as Treasurer and umpire for both the club and Alexandra and Eastern Hills Cricket Association with this year’s SACA SA Community Match Official of the Year award. He said...

Click here

Deirdre Graham

Warm weather graces Strathalbyn race day

As the sun graces the picturesque landscapes of Strathalbyn, there’s an air of excitement and anticipation that can only mean one thing – the Strathalbyn Racing Club is racing again. Blessed with excellent weather, and with a simple formula of...

Click here

04 Apr 2024

Horse trials were ‘best event to date’

Organisers behind the recent Milang Horse Trials are deeming it the best event to date thanks to the support, which had 120 entrants, exceeding the state’s 100 registered eventing horses. The competition had three phases – dressage, show jumping...

Click here

Strathalbyn

Sturt take home Sports Day shield

Sturt came home victorious in this year’s Eastern Fleurieu 7-12 Sports Day. The morning started in cool conditions with the house parades, before each team nominated a mascot to compete in the 100-metre sprint, which was a tough feat for those in...

Click here

OH BUOY, WHAT A WEEKEND: Racers set sail for milestone event

Nearly 100 boats raced about 40km between Goolwa and Milang over the weekend for the region’s biggest annual sailing event – the March Classic – which brought “challenging but rewarding” conditions. Hosted by Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club, the...

Click here

Tara Nash

Netball scores with high player numbers

Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) is in for an exciting season ahead, with the first time in many years that all 10 clubs have a league team, as well as new players who could spice up the competition. President Rick Mart is excited for the...

Click here

Tara Nash

04 Apr 2024

Ethan scores second gig on Australian basketball team

Meadows teenager Ethan Lewis has been selected in the Australian/Filipino Under 16 men’s basketball team for the second time. Lewis is the only South Australian in this year’s team, which follows a strong showing at last year’s international...

Click here

Deirdre Graham

06 Mar 2025

Strikers retain Emlyn Lewis Memorial Trophy

The Strathalbyn Strikers hosted the Unley Rangers on Saturday in what was the fourth edition of the annual Emlyn Lewis Memorial Game. A former player at both clubs, Lewis sadly lost a battle with cancer in 2021 and has been remembered since, with...

Click here

06 Mar 2025

Cricket

Great Southern sweeps the Fleurieu Zone Junior Competitions

The Great Southern Cricket Association completed a clean sweep of the Fleurieu and Districts under-age competitions last Sunday. Competing in the finals of the Figg Cup (Under 21s), Calaby Shield (Under 15s) and Fuller Shield (Under 13s) on Sunday...

Click here