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Strathalbyn Town Hall sustains minor water damage

Recent heavy rain caused minor water damage to the Strathalbyn Town Hall. The issue was caused by gutters overflowing due to a build-up of debris, which blocked the water flow, and has been addressed with minor repairs to the internal painting...

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Strathalbyn

Council fees and charges see an increase for 25/26

User fees for both the Strathalbyn Swimming Pool and Town Hall are among the proposed fees and charges that will increase in the next financial year. At Monday night’s meeting, Alexandrina councillors adopted the fees and charges for the upcoming...

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Multi-million-dollar facility plans to meet tourism demand

A multi-complex comprising of accommodation, a restaurant, and health and wellness facilities at Hindmarsh Valley proposes to meet the emerging demand for new forms of tourism and integrate with primary production on site. A development application...

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Sport

Melbourne Cup on its way to Strathalbyn

The cup that stops the nation is coming to Strathalbyn. The Strathalbyn Racing Club has been selected as part of the prestigious Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour for the first time in its history, giving people the opportunity to get up-close with the...

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Labor candidate returns to the ballot box

The first five Labor candidates for the State Election in March were announced last week, including the party’s choice for the key seat of Heysen. Intensive care nurse, educator, and City of Onkaparinga councillor Marisa Bell has been selected as...

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Strathalbyn

SHRC pulls out of Lot 10 precinct plans

The Strathalbyn Harness Racing Club (SHRC) has again withdrawn its expression of interest in purchasing a portion of the emerging recreation precinct in town. Following the receival of the highly anticipated business case for the Lot 10 development...

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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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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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05 Jun 2025

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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