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03 Jul 2025

Milang

Family’s fundraising taken up a gear

A Milang family will soon be turning off the ignition after completing their third Shitbox Rally, with an accumulative fundraising total that exceeds $65,5000 for the Cancer Council. Vanessa and Wes Oliver and their 23-year-old daughter Madi have...

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03 Jul 2025

Strathalbyn

Hay delivery made to drought-impacted farmers

Tears of relief were shed by farmers when donated hay was delivered to their properties last week after suffering through the worst drought in history. A crowd cheered on the truck which carted 40 tonnes of hay to four farms at McHarg Creek – near...

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03 Jul 2025

Strathalbyn

Event raises more than $3000

More than 100 people attended a long-running Biggest Morning Tea at Strathalbyn last week, which raised $3110 for Cancer Council SA. The event was run by Strathalbyn Pink Plus Cancer Support Group, which marked the first year for the new organisers...

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27 Jun 2025

Sport

Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club’s top-knot sailors and members celebrated

Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club recently celebrated its champion sailors as well as volunteers who have contributed to the club’s success during a presentation night. Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Lyn Mateer who has been helping the club on and...

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26 Jun 2025

Southern Argus

KANGA-BOOM... Mt Compass named in the worst locations for kangaroo crashes...

Mount Compass has been named in the top five locations for kangaroo collisions in SA, sparking safety calls from local advocates. Car crashes with kangaroos continue to skyrocket in SA, with RAA Insurance receiving more than 2100 claims in the past...

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26 Jun 2025

Southern Argus

Saddling up for new royalty

Crown contenders will soon compete for the chance of the title of Strath Rodeo Princess and Strath Junior Cowgirl – the only competition of its kind in South Australia – as a way to encourage women in the sport and be an ambassador for the...

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26 Jun 2025

Growing a stronger future at Monarto

An annual planting festival in Monarto is growing, with this year’s goal of planting 58,000 seedlings across 29 hectares with the help of 850 volunteers – a 20 per cent increase from last year. Hosted by Bio R, an ecological restoration charity...

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Farmers face long road to recovery

After months of drought conditions, recent rainfall across the region has offered livestock producers a glimpse of hope while still facing a long road to recovery. FPAG Livestock Manager Michael Quirk – who has worked in the Fleurieu for the past...

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Strathalbyn

Athlete set for international championship

After a lifetime of dressage competitions, Strathalbyn’s Noella Angel has traded horse reins for ice hockey sticks after an accident redirected her sports career, and she is already set for an international championship. The 32-year-old was...

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Wistow’s meeting place will celebrate 75-year milestone

For generations, Wistow Community Hall has hosted sentimental celebrations for locals, such as weddings, birthdays and anniversaries, and now, it’s the hall’s turn to be celebrated as it reaches a remarkable milestone – its 75th anniversary...

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HAY THERE: Farmers shown ‘you’re not doing it alone’

Some Fleurieu Peninsula farmers’ concerns will ease after the weekend when 200 tonnes of donated hay was delivered by volunteers as part of a powerful community effort, thanks to a Lions club initiative, during one of the worst droughts in memory...

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12 Jun 2025

Another councillor resigns from local council

Mount Barker District Councillor Narelle Hardingham is now the second Elected Member to resign from the role during the term, as well as a third who almost followed the same path. This follows Deputy Mayor Samantha Jones publicly announcing her...

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