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Airlie keen to fight for Hammond

Independent Candidate for the seat of Hammond, Airlie Keen, is ramping up her push to be elected at the March 2026 state elections – hoping to topple the Liberal’s incumbent Adrian Pederick. The Rural City of Murray Bridge Deputy Mayor and...

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Langhorne Creek

Double delight for local dairy farm

Mulgundawa Dairy near Langhorne Creek is celebrating after taking home two awards at this year’s SA Dairy Awards. The Chandler family-run enterprise took out its first award ‘Best Relationship with a Processor’ after being nominated by Udder...

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Christmas celebrations locked in

Organisers of this year’s Christmas Where the Angas Flows have locked in its 2025 date – December 12 – as they work to raise enough funds to stage the iconic family-based event. Spokesperson for the committee Chanelle Miller said about $38,000...

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Call to help the Coorong

The Coorong was left devastated by algal blooms in May, and now there are concerns more environmental destruction could occur when the weather warms up again. That’s the fear of fishermen such as Garry Hera-Singh, who has fished the Coorong for...

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A future for olives at Peninsula Providore

Back in 2016 Mel Hollick took a punt to establish an olive oil business in the Fleurieu. Now, 10 years later, she farms about 10,000 olive trees at Currency Creek and another 7000 at Nangkita. The family business sees them process all their olives...

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Strathalbyn

Bumper weekend for 3000+ bargain hunters

Bargain hunters flocked to Strathalbyn over the weekend, looking for bargains at the Antiques Fair, Treasure Market, and from the town’s many antique dealers. At the oval organisers of the fair and market reported about 3000 people through the...

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Mount Barker’s aquatic centre opens to the public

More than 2500 people took the opportunity to look over the $51.8 million Summit Aquatic and Leisure on Saturday as part of its Community Weekend. Mount Barker District Council Mayor David Leach said the new centre shows what can be achieved when...

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Football

Willunga claim 2025 GSFLW title

Willunga returned to the winners’ circle on Sunday to comprehensively dispose of Mclaren Districts by 50 points in this year’s GSFLW Grand Final. Final scores were Willunga 10.7 (67) to McLaren Districts 2.5 (17). Willunga coach Todd Steele said...

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Book Week at the book store

This week’s Book Week marks 80 years of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, and at Baile Books in Strathalbyn owner Caitlin Fry is reflecting on the importance of books and reading for children. Ms Fry said booksellers, school librarians...

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Strathalbyn

Showcase of students’ artwork

About 13 local members of the Strathalbyn University of the Third Age Art Group have their pieces hung at the Milang Butter Factory as part of SALA celebrations across the state. U3A Art Group co-ordinator Rhonda McCarthy said It was the first SAL...

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14 Aug 2025

Strathalbyn

Quiz night raises funds for the vulnerable

A quiz night held in Strathalbyn on Saturday night has helped raise funds for, and awareness of, local people who are struggling to meet ongoing cost of living expenses Held during Homelessness Week, the night which was organised by Country Life...

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14 Aug 2025

Illegal dumping warning

Alexandrina Council has issued a reminder about the effects of illegal dumping around Strathalbyn. A spokesperson said while the number of reports of illegal dumping has remained stable, the cost of the clean up is still a concern to council...

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