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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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Fleurieu artists shine at Stationmaster’s Gallery

Three local female artists covering different genres are Stationmaster’s Gallery’s feature artists over the next two months. Barb Groffen, Roe Gartelmann and Lynn Chamberlain were on hand recently for the installation of their pieces at the...

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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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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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05 Jun 2025

Sport

Petrakis booked for King’s Birthday tennis tournament

The Strathalbyn Tennis Club will host its annual King’s Birthday tournament this weekend, with 209 entries booked for the event. It includes Andriana Petrakis who recently took out two silver medals at the Virtus World Tennis Championships in...

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05 Jun 2025

Support sought for rail bypass

A Strathalbyn local is seeking support for his idea for a rail bypass from Tailem Bend to Port Augusta. Clarry Fisher, who is a former Manager of Building, Health and Compliance at both the Rural City of Murray Bridge and Coorong Councils, believes...

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Sport

Podium finish for Diggins

Strathalbyn pickleballer Grant Diggins finished on the podium in two events at the SA Pickleball Championships over the weekend. Diggins took home a silver medal in the 60 and above 3.5 ability level singles after being beaten by Queenslander Paul...

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Lions launch recruitment drive

Strathalbyn resident Jan Walmsley turned 79 last year and marked the occasion by joining the Strathalbyn Lions Club. Mrs Walmsley is no stranger to volunteer work. This year she will reach 39 years as a volunteer across a wide range of causes. “I...

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Rain welcomed by farmers

Local dryland farmers welcomed the rains that fell at the start of the week following heavy dust billowing across the district on the weekend. According to the Bureau of Meterology, Strathalbyn recorded 17.4mm of rain over the 24 hours from 9am...

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Celebrating a century of Caterpillar

Organisers of the 100 Years of Caterpillar event at Hartley declared it a success, despite wild wind and dust making an impact across the weekend. About 150 people attended on Friday, about 1000 on Saturday, and an additional 300 on Sunday. Antique...

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Sport

Daisy Hocking eyes green and gold again

Strathalbyn basketballer Daisy Hocking is hoping to be named in the Australian Under 16 Sapphires team after being picked for the selection camp in Canberra in June. If selected, it will be the second time the talented teenager has represented her...

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22 May 2025

DAM-N DROUGHT: Call for more dams to safeguard against drought

“This plague of government over-regulation is the problem, and it’s driving up the cost of fresh food and increasing our dependence on imported food,” Dr Game told The Argus

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