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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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Football

Great Southern remain undefeated in tough conditions

For the 10th consecutive year Great Southern Football League’s (GSFL) senior women have claimed the Jan Bache Cup in the Association Match against the Southern Football League (SFL) with a 21-point victory. The wet and windy weather conditions at...

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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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Alexandrina Council grants help local businesses

The restoration of an underground cellar that has remained unused for four decades is among the projects that recently received funds from Alexandrina Council through its grant programs. Nine small businesses will share in $20,000 from council’s...

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Sport

Roeger named Para Athlete of the Year

One of the most famous products to come out of Langhorne Creek, Michael Roeger, has capped off a successful season on the track by winning two major awards at the recent Athletics SA Awards. The annual awards ceremony recognises the achievements of...

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A ‘hole’ new level for Goolwa Bakery

The judges had a ‘hole’ lot of love for Goolwa Bakery’s iced doughnuts, naming them the best in the state at last week’s South Australian Baking Show. The Baking Association of Australia held the annual baking show last week, garnering...

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‘Positive’ budget talks in Strathalbyn

“In previous years we used to do just do a session in the Goolwa Council Chambers, and if people turned up that was fine and if they didn’t they just had to read what was in the paper, but with the work we’ve done, by going out to the...

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Sport

GSFL Women hope to keep winning streak alive

It’s not expected to be an easy game between the two senior women sides, but Great Southern remain quietly confident it could get the job done at this weekend’s Association Match. Held on home soil at Strathalbyn this year, the annual Zone...

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Minister visits local farms to grasp drought reality

Local farmers hope last week’s visit from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins brings with it some further support for those impacted by what’s being called a “one in 100-year drought”. Minister Collins...

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Sport

Opportunities ahead for GSFL Men in Zone Champs

“Fast, fun and attractive football” is what Great Southern Football League’s (GSFL) new A Grade Men Coach is hoping to deliver for spectators at the Association Match this weekend. The Zone Football Championships will take place on home soil...

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Strathalbyn

Historic doors removed from town hall

Outraged heritage enthusiasts have voiced their dismay over the removal of the Strathalbyn Town Hall’s historic doors as part of Alexandrina Council’s nearly completed revitalisation project. The town hall has been undergoing upgrades to...

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