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Strathalbyn

International music award for Andy

His debut album came out in 2012 called Rock and Roll Goal, followed by his band Howlin’ Haze’s All That’s Real, and then the album The Equidistant Years – before releasing a best of album on his 50th birthday called The Journeyman

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Goolwa

Big month of awards for distillery

Goolwa’s Fleurieu Distillery has had a mammoth month of awards, picking up gongs at two industry events. On September 2 the Goolwa-based business won the Premier’s Spirit Award for best spirit in South Australia with its Telemachus Single Malt...

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Strathalbyn

Sunbeams roll into Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn’s Gilbert’s Motor Museum was again in the spotlight recently when 100 members from Sunbeam Car Clubs from across Australia in their 50 cars rolled into town. The visit was part of a national meet of five clubs, including members who...

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Sculpting a future at The Stables

Macclesfield’s Glenn Hastings is a relative newcomer to the art of stone sculpting, but his skill is being recognised at The Stable in the town over the next week. It’s all part of the Mount Barker District Council’s two-week...

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Strathalbyn

Restoration for the Drummer Boy

Fans of the Strathalbyn Christmas Pageant will well remember the Drummer Boy float, and now, after a big dose of TLC, volunteers are hopeful of being able to return him to this year’s parade on December 12. The giant-sized attraction has been in...

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Football

Drought breaker – Victor Harbor win first A Grade flag in 26 years

The Victor Harbor Kangaroos celebrated its first A Grade flag in 26 years in the Great Southern Football League grand final on Saturday. The Kangaroos kicked away in the last quarter to post 14.8 (92) to McLaren Districts’ 10.7 (67). Victor Harbor...

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Jake wraps up residency at The Stable

Local multidisciplinary artist Jake Logos has wrapped up a six-week residency at The Stable in Macclesfield – using the time to work on the detail of his latest project, Gnosis. Made possible by the Mount Barker District Council Logos has been...

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Strathalbyn Cubs prepare for Cuboree

A number of Strathalbyn Cub Scouts are fundraising to attend one of Cubs’ most exciting adventures – the SA Cuboree 2025, in October. While a Jamboree for Scouts is for 10 days, with thousands of youth members from across Australia attending...

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SAARG to launch Cultural Day

The Strathalbyn Aboriginal Action Reference Group Inc (SAARG) is busy planning its 2025 Cultural Day, as it works towards staging a national Corroboree in the town in October 2026. The Cultural Day on Saturday, October 11, is being staged as...

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Nicholson to take on Finniss - again

Alexandrina councillor Lou Nicholson will run for the seat of Finniss for a second time at next year’s March state election. The west ward elected member and occupational therapist believes the time is right to have an independent in the...

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Sport

McLaren Districts to take on Victor Harbor for 2025 flag

Victor Harbor will be looking to go one better than last year, and McLaren District to be back in the winner’s circle after their 2023 win, in this year’s match-up for the Great Southern Football League A Grade Grand Final. McLaren booked their...

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Sport

Terrific Tigers get the win

The Yankalilla Tigers have taken out this year’s GSNA League flag with a 30-goal win over Myponga on Saturday. The final score was Yankalilla 67 to Myponga’s 37. Yankalilla co-coach Brooke McIntyre said it was a relief to get the win. “I think...

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