Milang

Veteran raises more than $5000

Milang veteran Greg Hopgood raised a staggering $5117 for support services last month when he completed the March On with Soldier On challenge, far exceeding his initial goal of $425. The mental health advocate recently shared his experience with...

Tara Nash

04 Apr 2024

Milang

Tourists fill Milang over Easter break

Thousands of people visited the Milang Easter Market on Saturday, with stallholders seeing a continuous stream of people throughout the morning. The popular community event is a joint fundraiser for the Milang & District Community Association...

Tara Nash

04 Apr 2024

Milang

A tribute to butter factory suppliers

Alvyn Hopgood has spent his 87 years in Milang, and has now paid tribute to the suppliers of the town’s iconic butter factory in a new book. Cream and Milk Suppliers to Milang Butter Factory – 1893 to 1951 was launched at the town’s Institute...

Deirdre Graham

28 Mar 2024

Milang

Hop to Milang this Easter

Locals are getting egg-cited for one of Milang’s biggest events of the year, the Milang Easter Market this Saturday. The popular community event is a joint effort and fundraiser for the Milang & District Community Association and the Milang...

Tara Nash

28 Mar 2024

Milang

Milang celebrates women

Among the events on International Women’s Day in the region was a morning tea hosted by Milang Old School House Community Centre (MOSHCC). Guest speakers Kimberley Falland, of Sue Pryor Swimming, and Lauren Blackmore facilitated a discussion about...

Southern Argus

14 Mar 2024

Community News

MADCA takes a step back from Milang housing pilot program

A lack of resources and community services has caused a proposed affordable housing pilot program based in Milang to be shelved. Discussions between the Milang and District Community Association (MADCA), Fleurieu Affordable Housing Committee, SLIK...

Giorgina McKay

15 Feb 2024

Milang

Already Read Books turns one

The volunteers of Already Read Books at the Butter Factory in Milang have celebrated turning one, and raising more than $6500 to go towards the factory’s renovation in the process. Already Read Books Co-ordinator Lyn Unwin said they marked the...

Deirdre Graham

01 Feb 2024

Milang

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

While Halloween has only just come and gone, the Christmas season has arrived and residents are encouraged to decorate their homes to get into the festive spirit. Milang Old School House Community Centre (MOSHCC) recently opened entries to its...

Tara Nash

02 Nov 2023

Milang

Egg-citement over giant find at a chicken farm near Milang

Steven Maidment runs a 20,000 chicken farm out near Milang, and while double-yolk eggs are a common find, lately things have turned most egg-citing. Egg-ceptionally large giant eggs the size of an emu’s are being collected on a regular basis, each...

Deirdre Graham

07 Sep 2023

Milang

Milang woman ordained one of local diocese’s first female priests

A Milang woman who created history several years ago by becoming the first female deacon in the local diocese has gone a step further to become one of its first female ordained priests. Faith has always played an important role in Margaret Holt’s...

Giorgina McKay

07 Sep 2023

Milang

Reviving Milang’s farming history through Diamond T truck

Milang resident, Allan McInnes recently purchased a treasured piece of local history, a red Diamond T truck, which will be on display at upcoming car runs and Yesterday’s Power Rally. Mr McInnes has a “soft spot” for the vehicle –...

Tara Nash

03 Aug 2023

Milang

Community input sought on separate Milang leases... OVAL-HAUL

A request for a lease independent from other user groups at Milang Oval has been heard by Alexandrina Council, despite fears it could have a detrimental impact on site management. The Milang Oval was first leased to trustees representing the Milang...

Giorgina McKay

20 Jul 2023

Milang

Wine group makes mega donation to Milang Marine Search and Rescue

A giant cheque of $6350 was presented to Milang Marine Search and Rescue Squadron volunteers on Sunday, a generous donation fundraised by the Langhorne Creek Wine Show Charity Auction in May. Langhorne Creek Grape and Wine Executive Officer Lian...

Tara Nash

06 Jul 2023