Strathalbyn

03 Apr 2025

Strathalbyn team named top office in SA

Raine and Horne Strathalbyn have been named top office in South Australia for the third consecutive year at the state-based real estate awards. Held at the Jackson Square warehouse venue on February 25, the Raine and Horne SA State Awards celebrated...

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Giorgina McKay

20 Mar 2025

Community calls for action after corellas destroy cricket pitches

Strathalbyn’s ongoing Little Corella problem has claimed another victim – Eastern Fleurieu’s (EFS) oval and cricket mat – which was only recently upgraded. Abundant bird management is a state-wide issue affecting and impacting primary...

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20 Mar 2025

Footpath problems along Old Bull Creek Road

A Strathalbyn couple has expressed concerns about the state of footpaths and adjoining infrastructure along Old Bull Creek Road, citing a litany of problems. Peter and Jane Strawbridge’s concerns include three Telstra pits being left protruding...

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Three new friends arrive at Eastern Fleurieu

Three new four-legged friends have joined Eastern Fleurieu’s Strathalbyn campuses. The school has partnered with Dogs Connect this year to introduce three wellbeing dogs – Nala, Barkley and Errol – to its R-6 and 7-12 campuses, who will help...

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Giorgina McKay

Remembering two friends who painted the town red

When renowned landscape artist David Dridan reminisces on his more than 60-year friendship with the late Barry Humphries, a cheeky smile spreads from ear-to-ear. The late beloved Aussie comedian, entertainer and artist would visit Dridan’s...

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Tara Nash

Medical hub gets green light

A proposed Strathalbyn Medical Hub, boasting a state-of-the-art, multi-tenanted facility is a step closer to reality after being granted planning consent. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, Sempire Partners and Whitmore Property lodged an...

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Giorgina McKay

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...

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Donation made to Strathalbyn Scouts

Freemasons South Australia & Northern Territory supported seven youngsters from Strathalbyn Scout Group for the adventure of a lifetime, donating $3500 towards their participation in the 26th Australian Jamboree in Queensland. The Jamboree is...

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Artist leaves mark on gallery

After almost six years at Stationmaster’s Art Gallery, Co-ordinator Catherine Pallin has decided to hand over the reins and move onto her next chapter. Stationmaster’s Art Gallery is an artist-led, volunteer-run gallery, located in...

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Tara Nash

Dry conditions to boost corella numbers

A local contract shooter says Strathalbyn residents can expect increased numbers of corellas as continued dry conditions across the region bring them into the town and its greenery. Nicholas Adams has been a shooter for almost a decade and says...

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Argus wins first Country Press national award

The Southern Argus made history on Friday night, taking home its first ever national Country Press award for one of its advertisements. The annual Country Press SA awards night held at Adelaide’s Hilton Hotel on Friday night brought together more...

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Regional rideshare approved

The State Government has officially announced the removal of restrictions that had prevented rideshare services from operating in regional areas. Rideshare services such as Uber have previously been able to operate in regional areas with an...

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