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17 Dec 2024

Sport

Summit to host Showdown

Crosstown rivals Adelaide Football Club and Port Adelaide Football Club will go head-to-head in a twilight Summit Showdown contest at Mount Barker’s Summit Sport and Recreation Park (SSRP) in February, which is set to bring in record economic...

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17 Dec 2024

Hills transport issues put under the spotlight at public forum

A local transport forum brought together community members and politicians last Thursday night to discuss the future of transport in the Adelaide Hills, particularly the turbulent South Eastern Freeway and passenger rail options, and share...

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17 Dec 2024

Hold onto hope this Christmas

For The Anglican Diocese of the Murray Reverend Margaret Holt, Christmas is a time for hope and to remember God’s love for us. In a tumultuous world, Christmas is one of the few things that can bring people together. When she lived in the Middle...

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12 Dec 2024

Sport

Roeger makes appearance at Little Athletics Hero Day

Local Paralympian Michael Roeger made the trip down to Strathalbyn for the Little Athletics Club’s Raine & Horne Strathalbyn/Rural SA Hero and Sponsors Day last Wednesday. Held at the Strathalbyn Oval for a change instead of Eastern Fleurieu...

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12 Dec 2024

Construction under way on new Mt Barker Hospital

Construction on the new multi-million Mount Barker Hospital was launched last Wednesday with a sod turn, bringing the project – which will triple inpatient capacity for the growing Adelaide Hills community – one step closer to fruition. Enabling...

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12 Dec 2024

Council News

Macclesfield RV park application withdrawn

Mount Barker District Council has withdrawn its application for a proposed RV park at the Macclesfield oval after failing to gain support for the location. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, council proposed earlier this year to build...

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Strathalbyn

Australia Day pub ‘ban’ causes controversy

The Australian pubs group that owns the Victoria Hotel has apologised for its Australia Day remarks. Australia’s second-biggest pubs group Australian Venue Co had informed managers of its venues in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South...

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Football

Strathalbyn to host ‘come and try’ day for female players

Interested players looking for an inclusive and welcoming club are encouraged to attend Strathalbyn Football Club’s ‘come and try’ day on Tuesday night. Any girls and women, from U11s through to A Grade, interested in playing football at...

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Council News

A LOT OF MESS: Lot 10 Committee chooses preferred plan

An option for the contentious Lot 10 master plan with an estimated expenditure of $33 million that excludes the Harness Racing Club will be recommended to Alexandrina Council for endorsement by the Steering Group Committee. At last week’s Lot 10...

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Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn make-up artist takes home an ABIA award

A Strathalbyn make-up artist has experienced success at the recent Australia Bridal Industry Academy (ABIA) state awards night. The South Australian ABIA Wedding Awards held at Sky City Adelaide in early November recognised local wedding...

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28 Nov 2024

Hartley Bureau’s 101-year history compiled into book

A hundred years of Hartley Agricultural Bureau history, from World War efforts to Hogget competitions and crop inspections, has been compiled into one book by a local member. The Hartley Agricultural Bureau was formed in September 1983 by farmers...

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21 Nov 2024

Excitement grows for Tyndale’s special night

Tyndale Christian School students will share an intimate night of celebration with their families, guests and teachers at tomorrow night’s formal. For the first time, Waterfall Gully’s Utopia has been chosen for the venue, which will provide...

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