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Talking women’s health

A local doctor inspired by her own experience staged an information session for women going through perimenopause and menopause last week. “‘Going through the change’ is the layman’s way of describing it,” Dr Lewis said. “When oestrogen...

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Murray Bridge’s ‘Browny’ named SA Police Officer of the Year

Murray Bridge’s Senior Constable First Class David Brown has been named the 2025 South Australia Police Officer of the Year. ‘Browny’, also known as ‘Officer Everywhere’, was awarded for his dedication to crime prevention in the Murray...

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Sport

Fraser lands GSNA 2025 Best and Fairest

Victor Harbor’s Mikaela Fraser has taken out this year’s Great Southern Netball Association’s League Best and Fairest award. Fraser polled 15 votes to finish three ahead of Yankalilla’s Brooke Jeffs on 12. “It still probably hasn’t quite...

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Sport

Yankalilla and Myponga face off for GSNA League Grand Final

Yankalilla are hoping to go one better than last year, and Myponga are seeking its first flag since 2015 in this Saturday’s GSNA League Grand Final. Yankalilla co-coach Brooke McIntyre said the team had learned from last year’s loss to Victor...

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Meals on Wheels clocks up 50 years

The Strathalbyn Meals on Wheels service clocked up a major milestone last Tuesday, 50 years of delivering meals around the town. Strathalbyn Committee Chair Marcia Evans said members celebrated the half-century of volunteer work with a morning te...

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Pederick seeks his sixth term

Member for Hammond Adrian Pederick says he has “plenty of fire in the belly” and will seek a sixth term at next year’s March elections. The local Liberal politician will soon rack up 20 years in the job, and believes his track record will...

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Strathalbyn

Treasurer retires after 40 years

Sue Phillips devoted more than half her life to being treasurer of the Langhorne Creek Parks Committee, but now, after 40 years in the role, she has stepped down. The committee oversees Langhorne Creek’s sporting facilities at the town oval, with...

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Strathalbyn

Op Shop on track to deliver ultrasound to nurse clinic

The hard-working volunteers at the Strathalbyn Op Shop will soon add an ultrasound machine for the nurse led clinic to its long list of donations to local health. The op shop has been raising funds for equipment at the clinic and the Strathalbyn...

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Cricket

Cricket passion pays off for Archie

Langhorne Creek cricketer Archie Frost might only be 10-years-old but that hasn’t stopped him being selected in the state Under 12 team. Archie and the team will take on state sides from across the country in Ballarat this October, following...

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Basham to run again

Member for Finniss David Basham has confirmed he will run for the local seat again at next year’s March state election – which if elected will be his third term as the local member. In the lead-up he has released a ‘Fleurieu and Hills Future...

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Football

Renney claims 2025 GSFL Mail Medal

Willunga’s Sam Renney edged out Victor Harbor’s Ben Heaslip to take out this year’s GSFL Mail Medal. Renney was one vote clear of Heaslip with two rounds to go, and was able to poll three votes in the final round – when Heaslip failed to...

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Sport

Female trainers lead the way at Strathalbyn

Three Strathalbyn-based female horse trainers are sending a message to their male counterparts to “watch out” as they launch their training careers. Tracy Cox, Millie Wallace and Kirra Bourke believe the future for females in the industry is...

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