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Football

Strathalbyn boys knock out the competition

The Eastern Fleurieu School year 5/6 football team smashed the competition in the SA Large Schools Knockout, taking home the flag. The team of boys made history by being the first school from Strathalbyn to win the competition in its 102-year...

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R U OK visits Macclesfield

The R U OK conversation convey made its way through Macclesfield last week, providing a free breakfast and sparking important discussions with locals. The stop in Macclesfield is one of many in their journey around the state and country, with other...

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Mia writes her way to winning

The winners for the 2025 Mayors’ Short Story Competition have been announced, with local Mia Steed being one of them. The competition is a collaboration between the Alexandrina, Yankalilla and Victor Harbor councils. The competition is open to...

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Strathalbyn

Four decades on the frontline

Peter Pfeiffer has spent 40 years volunteering his time to the Strathalbyn Country Fire Service (CFS). Reflecting on his time in the CFS, he says he first joined because he felt guilty. He had been living on a farm outside of Strath when Pfeiffer...

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Rally fever racing through the Hills

The Adelaide Hills Rally is making its way through the region, starting in Mount Barker and finishing near Callington. The rally kicks off on Friday, 3 October, at Mount Barker’s Morphett Street with the MSS Safety Rally Show. It ends on October 5...

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Sport

Elliot kicks his way to victory

Elliot Lawrence is six-years-old but that doesn’t stop him from packing a punch. The Strath local won gold in the under 7’s State Karate Championships for kata, held at the YMCA in Kensington. Elliot had to win two regionals to qualify for the...

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Sport

McCardle races to the finish line

Speedboater, Mick McCardle, and his crew have raced the Windsor Spectacular, in New South Wales. This was their third time competing in the race, having won their event the previous two times. Unfortunately for McCardle and the crew they did not...

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Strathalbyn

Jeremy recognised for 30 years of service

Stratahlbyn Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteer Jeremy Rogers has been awarded for devoting his time to the service for 30 years and counting. What drove Mr Rogers to join the CFS was a drive and passion for helping communities. “(I joined) to...

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Sport

New pétanque playing grounds ready for action

A new pétanque piste has just been opened in Aspen Lifestyle, Strathalbyn. The new court comes after plans to build housing over the old piste. The game pétanque is comparable to the likes of lawn bowls and bocce. It requires players to toss metal...

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From tractors to trackside

Local agricultural machinery apprentice from Giles Machinery, James Scott, won the opportunity of a lifetime getting to join the crew in the pit for Red Bull Ampol Racing. He joined the team at the AirTouch 500 at The Bend this past weekend. Mr...

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Seed and Leaf’s homesteading dream

Heidi and Clinton Alleway’s dream has always been the homesteading life, and last February this dream came to fruition. The pair opened the gates to Seed and Lead in Currency Creek, a 38-acre plot of land that they could finally call their own...

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18 Sep 2025

Wings and Wheels showcased in Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn Auto Collectors Club (SACC) in collaboration with Southern Districts Flying Club (SDFC), held the Wings and Wheels event over the weekend. It was a chance for local enthusiasts to come together and show off their vintage cars and...

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