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Langhorne Creek

FOWL PLAY: Duck season officially opens amid criticisms over permit fees...

Local duck hunters recently celebrated the start of season amid criticisms that the increased permit fees could outprice some in the community. Permit fees are set to increase incrementally over the next five years from $50 per species last year,to...

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Customs House sale on hold

The proposed sale of Goolwa’s historic Customs House for hotel accommodation is now on hold after the majority of feedback during community consultation was against the move. A total of 585 responses were received during community consultation...

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Police News

CFS assist with cyclone efforts

Volunteers from Clayton Bay, Strathalbyn and Meadows Country Fire Service (CFS) brigades recently returned from a Queensland deployment where they assisted in the clean-up from rain, flooding and subsequent damage from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred...

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It has rained but the ‘drought’s not over’

While the region welcomed some rainfall last week, farmers and rural property owners continue to struggle through the driest period on record. Strathalbyn recorded 4.8mm over two days last week, while Hindmarsh Island and Mount Barker had 4.4mm and...

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Donna shines bright like a diamond

Macclesfield woman Donna Clarke was surrounded by a sea of colour, sparkle, and energy at her unforgettable recent event, which had performances by drag queens and meaningful speeches. It was a day like no other. It was the 48-year-old’s ‘living...

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‘Excellent’ family-friendly Mt Barker Show

Families and community members enjoyed Mount Barker District Show on Saturday, which brought plenty of entertainment and ideal weather. President Ron Hall described the show as “excellent”, with crowds exceeding last year’s of 5500. “We had...

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BUZZ KILL: Insect decline worse than predicted

Many remember driving through local roads 50, 80 and more years ago, and having their windscreen covered in insects. It doesn’t happen anywhere near that extent these days, which is a common anecdote Macclesfield-based ecologist Darcy Whittaker...

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Local competition raises the ‘steaks’

Breeders and present and past members of Mount Compass Jersey Cattle Club recently competed in a heifer competition. Across two days, participants toured to different farms in the Barossa Valley and locally at Mount Compass for the annual tradition...

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Strathalbyn

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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Sport

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...

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Local women recognised for their efforts

A real estate professional who works across Goolwa and Victor Harbor received the 2025 Inspirational Business Woman award in the Fleurieu Women’s Community Awards last week. Kathleen Fry was recognised for “embodying leadership, entrepreneurship...

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Strathalbyn

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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