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15 hours ago

Wheels in motion for a skatepark

A petition for a skatepark to be established at Meadows has gained more than 250 signatures in under two weeks. The call was initiated by Meadows coach and Chicks on Wheels owner Vanessa Telford, who has been mentoring students as part of the...

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15 hours ago

Goolwa

Sail-abrating a big festival

The Wooden Boat Festival festivities kicked off last week with families joining a boat model making session. The Goolwa Library school holiday program was in the lead-up to the fun over the weekend. Lions Club of Goolwa also cooked a sausage sizzle...

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Milang

Volunteer crushes it over 30 years

After about 30 years of volunteering – including more than two decades with Milang Environment Centre – Don Boyce will soon retire. Milang Environment Centre is run by a group of volunteers who recycle bottles, cans and glassware, as well as...

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Callington Church set to close

After more than 160 years of being a meeting place and site for special occasions in Callington, St Peter’s Lutheran Church will soon hold its final service. The building has the legacy of being one of the oldest Lutheran churches in Australia to...

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Milang

Regiment receives honour for Somalia service

Milang veteran Greg Hopgood was among the returned soldiers from the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) to recently receive an award for their deployment to Somalia 32 years ago. The Meritorious Unit Citation recognised the...

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Strathalbyn

Kids connect with culture

Strathalbyn Kindergarten students have been learning about First Nations culture through artwork and stories thanks to a $5000 grant from Alexandrina Council. The Strathalbyn Kindergarten Nga:tji Project is led by Ramindjeri-Ngarrindjeri and...

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Cruising through local region

A fleet of head-turning vintage American cars recently toured Strathalbyn and Goolwa as part of their four-day rally. The 23rd Singer Nationals hosted about 80 car-lovers and their vehicles from across the country in Victor Harbor as well as a tour...

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SEAING GREEN: Algae concerns spark a community forum...

Concerns around the microalgae bloom impacting Fleurieu Peninsula’s south coast beaches has sparked a forum tonight, April 24, with more than 100 community members expected to attend. This follows many people avoiding swimming in the discoloured...

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Sport

Event hits the brakes for 2025

Thousands of boat-lovers and families will miss out on the popular community event Aquafest this year after the Goolwa Aquatic Club reported issues with public liability insurance. The free, two-day annual event attracts a variety of vintage...

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Goolwa

Volunteers aboard for festival

The original Storm Boy will celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary next year, and the beloved boat used in the film will be on display during this weekend’s SA Wooden Boat Festival at Goolwa. The 1976 film won over the hearts of locals as it...

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Goolwa

Previously sunken boat to set sail for Wooden Boat Festival

A restored 1937 boat that was once sunken at the bottom of the river will be one of the pride-and-joys on display at the upcoming SA Wooden Boat Festival. Curlew was originally built in Kingston by local fishermen who wanted something different to...

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17 Apr 2025

Strathalbyn

Children’s brush with art world

Strathalbyn Kindergarten students will soon get their big break into the art world, as they make their gallery debut in a special exhibition at Stationmaster’s Art Gallery. Colourful leaves, trees and the environment fitting an autumn theme will...

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