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A jolly win for popular Christmas pageant

“(The pageant) brings everyone together, it is a joyful sort of event – everyone is happy, there are no tears, and that’s pretty hard to find these days,” he told The Southern Argus

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Brukunga volunteers take home two awards

The Brukunga Community Association – a team of volunteers who bring the community together by celebrating its rich history and preserving heritage – received two mentions during Mount Barker District Council’s Australia Day ceremony. One was...

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Local architect presented AM for ‘constructing’ community

A Hindmarsh Island retired architect and leader in the South Australian arts scene has been acknowledged with the honour of an Order of Australia Medal (OAM). Stephen Grieve has worn many hats and been a strong influence over his diverse career...

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Top citizen of the year

A passionate volunteer and community leader has received Mount Barker District Council’s Citizen of the Year. Margaret Vincent has made a profound impact on the Nairne and Mount Barker regions, volunteering in a range of roles that benefit the...

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Young citizen makes dedicated efforts towards the community

“I feel extraordinarily humbled – it was an honour to be nominated and not something that I expected – I am very, very grateful,” she told The Southern Argus

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Strathalbyn

Potential supermarket hits the ‘shelves’

Enquiries have been made for a Strathalbyn retail space that was previously planned to be an IGA – the town’s long-awaited second supermarket – as an expressions of interest campaign officially opened last week. The partially renovated site is...

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Strathalbyn

Reeling in adventures across the country

At just 14 years old, angler Cooper Smylie has already reeled in 55,000 social media followers during his fishing adventure around Australia with his family, which recently took them to Hindmarsh Island and Port Elliot. Known as ‘Fysh Lur’, his...

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Sustainable garden connected to home

A Mount Barker garden that was well-considered by its owners to provide shade and create microclimates for wildlife will soon be open to the public. Cathy and David Sprod’s home was previously destroyed by a fire in 2017, leaving them to construct...

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Sport

SAIL TO VICTORY… Local takes out national title

Clayton Bay sailor Craig McPhee and friend Wayne Hale recently had a full circle moment taking home gold from a national championship – 42 years since their last national title won together at just 12 and 21-years-old. Their recent triumph was at...

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CALL FROM COMMUNITY: ‘You have no right to sell heritage’

Calls have been made to the public to oppose Alexandrina Council’s proposed sale of the historic Customs House for hotel accommodation. The Goolwa site has been vacant since 2016, with council seeking interest from businesses, organisations and...

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Goolwa

Active volunteer receives high honour for work around Goolwa

After dedicating more than 20 years to the SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) and years to other local clubs, Tricia Skewes will receive one of the two Active Citizenship Awards for 2025, alongside Mount Compass’ Corey Anderson. “I was blown away – I...

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16 Jan 2025

Goolwa

Teenager recognised for hundreds of patrolling hours

Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club 17-year-old volunteer Jack Breen has amassed more than 735 patrol hours during his four years, while also juggling a full-time school load and then an apprenticeship. His massive feat has landed him the honour of...

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