Community News

Mount Barker artist’s ‘wobbly’ new venture

Mount Barker artist Lloma Mackenzie’s latest venture is a children’s book – the linotype specialist’s first foray into publishing. One Wobbly Wood Pigeon follows Max, Bella and Violet when they go outside to play and watch the birds, listen...

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Helipad use ‘up in the air’

A local politician has raised concerns about the progress of the new helipad at the Murray Bridge Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. The helipad was one of 13 in regional South Australia to be upgraded as part of a $23.4 million investment by the State...

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Strathalbyn

Stationmaster’s showcases SALA artists

Strathalbyn’s Stationmaster’s Art Gallery is busily preparing for the annual South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival, with works by 36 artists to be showcased at the venue over the month of August. The SALA Festival was established in...

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Expo to help students with career choice

The best job opportunities the Fleurieu has to offer will be open for local students to explore at the Fleurieu Career Expo on Wednesday. Back for a second year, Fleurieu-based schools, together with Alexandrina Council, City of Victor Harbor...

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Goolwa

Fleurieu Distillery wins multiple awards in Melbourne

The pair also took home gold in Australian Single Malt Whisky Unsmoked for Telemachus, Australian Single Malt Whisky Smoked for The Palace of Humbug, Australian Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky Smoked for Mary Ann, and Australian Blended Malt Whisky...

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Sport

Strathalbyn Strikers’ long-awaited August upgrade

Strathalbyn Strikers’ members are looking forward to August when siteworks are finally expected to begin on its approximate $350,000 worth of upgrades. The works include two changerooms, four female and four male toilets and a disabled toilet...

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Goolwa

Natural burial site locked in for 40 years

For at least the next four decades local residents can be buried ‘naturally’ at Goolwa. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, The Natural Burial Ground Trust of Australia in partnership with the Nature Foundation enquired with...

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Dridan remembers brush with the King

One of Strathalbyn’s iconic artists has reminisced on his time with the then-Duke of Edinburgh following the launch of the King’s new art exhibition. King Charles III has visited around 100 countries, carrying out diplomatic duties on royal...

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Fleurieu Food launches month-long festival

The tastes and sights of the Fleurieu will be highlighted for the fourth year through the Fleurieu Food Festival, which was officially launched at an event last Thursday. Local producers and artisans came together with some special guests, including...

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Strathalbyn

Celebrations for hall opening

Celebrations to herald the re-opening of the Strathalbyn Town Hall will include a walk-through for visitors during the Antiques Fair and a council meeting in the venue. The long-awaited upgrade of the heritage-listed building has now been completed...

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Funding for algal bloom at last

The State Government has signed off on a $28 million harmful algal bloom support package while its Federal counterpart has chipped in $14 million for the recovery efforts. The State Government has been actively monitoring and testing waters across...

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Paid parking concerns raised for new hospital

Paid parking could potentially be implemented at the new Mt Barker Hospital. Paid parking is implemented at the state’s metropolitan public hospitals, with some exemptions. Mount Barker Hospital does not charge parking fees, but concerns were...

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