Strathalbyn

End of chapter for loved local

After almost 22 years working at Strathalbyn’s Waste and Recycling Depot, Chris Williams has retired. Speaking to The Southern Argus on his last day, the 54-year-old was emotional saying the best part of the job was the public “without any...

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Tara Nash

21 hours ago

Strathalbyn

Countdown is on for Rotary event

Community members are now buying raffle tickets hoping to make a splash at The Great Duck Race returning to Strathalbyn in a couple of weeks. The Strathalbyn Raine and Horne Great Duck Race presented by the Rotary Club of Strathalbyn is believed to...

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Tara Nash

21 hours ago

Strathalbyn

Centenarian celebrates 106th birthday

Strathalbyn centenarian Edith O’Brien is celebrating her milestone 106th birthday today, November 21. Every year she turns older, she remains in disbelief of her significant age with her youthful and warm demeanour. “I certainly don’t feel 106...

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Tara Nash

22 hours ago

Strathalbyn

Long road ahead for Strathalbyn Abattoir

“There was a complete audit done that was presented, and there was no money spent on anything other than the project, so there was no financial mismanagement at all,” he told The Argus

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Giorgina McKay

22 hours ago

Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn remembers loss of life on important day

A small crowd gathered at the Strathalbyn Soldier’s Memorial Gardens on Monday to share in a minute’s silence in memory of those who have died or suffered in the service of Australia in all wars and armed conflicts. Commencing just before 11am...

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Giorgina McKay

14 Nov 2024

Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn rallies for the Shannons Adelaide Rally

Strathalbyn warmly welcomed 400 race cars through its streets for the Shannons Adelaide Rally on Sunday. The streets were lined with thousands of fans, many jostling for prime positions to catch the action in what was billed as the largest tarmac...

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Deirdre Graham

14 Nov 2024

Strathalbyn

Aurora Park unveiled to Strathalbyn community

A $2 million playground that will help children navigate risks from an early age and complement the town’s first Catholic school being built in Strathalbyn’s newest residential community Aurora was unveiled to the community on Friday. The new...

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Giorgina McKay

14 Nov 2024

Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn Combined Probus Club turns 40

The Strathalbyn Combined Probus Club notched up its 40th year last month with the cutting of a celebratory cake and speeches. The first Probus club in Australia with only male members was formed in 1976 in Hunters Hill, New South Wales. On October...

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Southern Argus

07 Nov 2024

Strathalbyn

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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Deirdre Graham

07 Nov 2024

Strathalbyn

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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Deirdre Graham

07 Nov 2024

Strathalbyn

Tyndale leaders prepped and ready for end-of-year exams

Tyndale Christian School’s student leaders Mia and Shana say taking care of your health should be the first priority for those completing their end-of-year exams from this week. The main exam period began on Monday for more than 12,500 secondary...

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Giorgina McKay

07 Nov 2024

Strathalbyn

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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Deirdre Graham

07 Nov 2024

Strathalbyn

‘Needed’ town facilities planned for Milnes Road development

A one-on-one basketball training facility and an allied health service have been revealed to be in the plans for the ongoing Milnes Road development. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, a modern commercial precinct boasting local...

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Giorgina McKay

07 Nov 2024