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23 Oct 2025

One person’s trash is another’s treasure

The Rotary Club of Strathalbyn recently held its fourth Auto Swap Meet bright and early, with stall holders filling the grounds from 5.30am and bargain hunters at 6.30am. President, John Agnew, said the day went “quite well”. “The weather was...

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23 Oct 2025

Goolwa

From parking lot to produce plot

Cittaslow Goolwa Inc. have announced plans for a new community garden in the heart of Goolwa. The new garden will be situated behind the Goolwa Children’s Centre (GCC), following a long-term lease signed by the Minister for Education, Training and...

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23 Oct 2025

Connecting through dance and culture

The Strathalbyn Aboriginal Action and Reference Group Inc (SAARG) held its Cultural Day over the weekend, celebrating and sharing First Nations culture. Cultural Day organiser Aunty Freda Jaadawa-Mills said the day “went really fantastic”...

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16 Oct 2025

Bubbles and Puppets in the region

Two shows made the rounds in Strathalbyn and Goolwa, providing some school holiday fun. The first was The Scientific Bubble Show with Marty McBubble held in Strathalbyn. The second was Snaps Kakadu Club in Goolwa. The Scientific Bubble Show at the...

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09 Oct 2025

Sport

Hoofs and hats hit the Gold Coast

Monarto local and Rodeo Queen, Belle Styles, is making the trek to the Gold Coast for the Australian Rodeo Queen Quest. Ms Styles will saddle up with seven other entrants, as well as the reigning queen and runner-up, to bedazzle the Gold Coast. The...

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09 Oct 2025

Strathalbyn Network sparks change through community

Strathalbyn and Communities Suicide Prevention Network is gearing up for Mental Health Month, which is every October. The network started about 13 years ago, in response to a spate of suicides in the area. Former chairperson Cliff Sweetman and...

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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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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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