Community News

Jason reaches his Tipping Point

Fans of Channel 9’s TV game show Tipping Point might notice a local face on an episode on July 16 when Jason Ridge makes an appearance in his sixth foray into television programs. Mr Ridge, formerly of Strathalbyn and now a Mount Barker resident...

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Dog daycare’s major expansion plans

A popular dog daycare in the Adelaide Hills is hoping to expand its operations and provide hydrotherapy services on site. Jame Farm Days at Kanmantoo has launched a development application seeking a partial change in use to establish a kennelling...

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Paris Creek Farm sells

Paris Creek Farms employees will retain their roles, local production will continue and the brand will remain in the market after the announcement of its sale last week. The sale of the Meadows dairy was made in agreement by Maggie Beer Holdings to...

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Southern Argus

HAY THERE: Farmers shown ‘you’re not doing it alone’

Some Fleurieu Peninsula farmers’ concerns will ease after the weekend when 200 tonnes of donated hay was delivered by volunteers as part of a powerful community effort, thanks to a Lions club initiative, during one of the worst droughts in memory...

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Tara Nash

Nomad Farms in the ‘clucking’ for award

Finniss enterprise Nomad Farms has been named a national finalist in this year’s delicious Harvey Norman Produce Awards for its meat bird enterprise. The awards are now in their 20th year and have been at the forefront of recognising the unsung...

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Another councillor resigns from local council

Mount Barker District Councillor Narelle Hardingham is now the second Elected Member to resign from the role during the term, as well as a third who almost followed the same path. This follows Deputy Mayor Samantha Jones publicly announcing her...

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Tara Nash

Goolwa

Lifetime ambulance volunteer earns OAM

This year Murray Bridge resident David Heard clocked up 80 years of involvement with St John Ambulance, and fittingly has been bestowed a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Mr Heard’s involvement has seen him rise from a 12-year-old cadet to...

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Southern Argus

Footy fanatic earns OAM

A long-time member and volunteer for the Macclesfield Football Club is continuing to kick goals in a different way, receiving an Order of Australia Medal as part of the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to Australian Rules Football. Meadows...

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Ambulance leader receives honour

An SA Ambulance Service’s (SAAS) Meadows station officer received the highest honour for her distinguished service and passion for patient care. Team Leader Tracey Bellamy was announced as Ambulance Service Medal recipient as part of this year’s...

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Tara Nash

BUDGET BOOST: A billion directed for regional SA

“I can’t comment about specific locations because the Police Commissioner determines where police are stationed and where they operate from, but what I can say is a significant proportion of the (new) 326 officers will be deployed to regional...

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Replacement sought for Telstra telecomms facility at Mt Jagged

A proposed multi-thousand-dollar telecommunications facility is expected to maintain coverage to Telstra customers within the Mount Jagged region. A development application was lodged by Amplitel Pty for the establishment of a compound 10m x 10m...

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05 Jun 2025

Local auto club member takes on lifelong passion project

John Mangal had always wanted to do up a Chevy truck and now the passionate motor enthusiast is doing just that after putting the project on ice for years. He bought it in 2006 after taking two days to weigh up the idea. “I drove past it once, got...

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