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Strathalbyn

Continued growth a challenge for regional ED

The Southern Fleurieu Health Service’s Emergency Department (ED) upgrade has taken so long it will barely cope with increased growth across the region – even if it opens this year. That’s the prediction by Member for Finniss David Basham who...

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Just another day at the pawfice

One of the highest numbers of entrants in recent memory turned out for the Hypro Group Finniss Dog Trial over the weekend, which saw Clements Gap handler Anthony Ireland winning the Open event with dog Banjo. This year’s Finniss event was changed...

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Calls for crisis accommodation at Mount Barker

Support groups that provide help for those experiencing and at risk of homelessness in Mount Barker are calling for a dedicated accommodation facility to be built in the rapidly expanding city. Shaya Nettle from Towards Home and Minister Haydn Lush...

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Football

Milang gets around their mates

The Milang Football Club staged a mental health match against Nairne on Sunday to raise money for an important charity and encourage people to “get around their mates”. It was the first time the club had hosted such a match, with Club...

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Sport

Goolwa rower makes waves at Masters Championships

Goolwa Rowing Club member Kate Tebneff has returned from the Australian Masters Rowing Championships with four medals. Her winning results included being a member of the women’s state eight team that won gold for the third year in a row. Tebneff...

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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

Strathalbyn

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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29 May 2025

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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