Goolwa

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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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24 Apr 2025

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

Goolwa College seeks to partner with businesses

A local high school is seeking to partner with community businesses on work experience opportunities for its students. Goolwa Secondary College’s work experience program offers students in years 10 and 11 the opportunity to get hands-on experience...

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17 Apr 2025

Goolwa Wharf official re-opening date revealed

The biennial South Australian Wooden Boat Festival will be the backdrop of the official opening of the $18 million upgrade of the historic Goolwa Wharf Precinct. Led by council and made possible thanks to $3.75 million in funding from the Federal...

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Southern Argus

03 Apr 2025

Community News

Customs House sale on hold

The proposed sale of Goolwa’s historic Customs House for hotel accommodation is now on hold after the majority of feedback during community consultation was against the move. A total of 585 responses were received during community consultation...

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27 Mar 2025

Locals unhappy with GARP’s plans for Goolwa

Locals have been left outraged over plans that would see more development in Goolwa. By 2050, Greater Adelaide’s population is expected to grow by an additional 670,000 people. The State Government released its Greater Adelaide Regional Plan...

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27 Mar 2025

Plea for people to learn more about wildlife care

A Goolwa-based wildlife expert is urging people to consider the welfare of native wildlife ahead of any more searing temperatures, and take steps to help. Deanne Smith, who runs Alexandrina Wildlife Support Group, said there is a need for education...

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Deirdre Graham

13 Mar 2025

Men welcomed to join program

A self-development program that aims to support men in becoming the best version of themselves is coming to Goolwa for the first time. Good Better Best Men is a not-for-profit South Australian charity founded in 2023 that promotes physical, mental...

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27 Feb 2025

Goolwa support group calls for more wildlife corridors

A Goolwa-based wildlife support group is calling for more wildlife corridors within and between housing developments as the Fleurieu and Hills region undergoes its development boom. Deanne Smith, who runs Alexandrina Wildlife Support Group, said...

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Deirdre Graham

20 Feb 2025

Entries open for freshwater Classics

Entries are now open for two local freshwater Classics: the Goolwa to Milang Lake Alexandrina Classic and the Milang-Goolwa Freshwater Classic. The races will be held on Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9. Leading up to the two classic races is...

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Southern Argus

13 Feb 2025

Council prepares to landscape around new Goolwa Wharf toilet

Landscaping works will soon start around the recently installed public toilet at the Goolwa Wharf, near the rail corridor, to enhance the area as part of the revitalisation project. Alexandrina Council previously resolved when debating on the toilet...

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13 Feb 2025

Fishing line entanglement rescues on the rise locally

A Goolwa-based wildlife rescue organisation is supporting an annual rise of 200 rescues during the school holidays over recent years, with a particular increasing issue of animals being entangled in fishing line. Wildlife Rescue Centre Manager...

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