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Strathalbyn

Fishmongers prepare to ‘swim on’ to new adventures

Strathalbyn Seafoods’ Craig Murton and Tami Alexander are waving their ‘fins’ goodbye and shutting up shop next week after more than two decades of business in town. The pair started selling out of a van one day a week at the saleyards before...

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Hills Interchange upgrade contracts awarded

Contracts have been awarded to deliver $150 million worth of upgrades to the Mount Barker and Verdun Interchanges, allowing major construction to begin later this year. South Australian company Bardavcol Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract for the...

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Art residency opens in Macclesfield

Creative individuals living in the Hills Fleurieu region or interstate are invited to apply for Mount Barker District Council’s new artists-in-residence program at the historic Three Brothers Arms Hotel in Macclesfield. The six-month pilot program...

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Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre to be upgraded ahead of birthday

The Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre is about to embark on a milestone maintenance project to ensure the long-term future of the popular facility ahead of its eighth anniversary. After nearly a decade of continuous operation, the pools are due for...

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Calls for speed limit review

Calls have been made for a reduced speed limit on a “thoroughfare to the south”, sparked by safety concerns from community members. Wistow Community Association is advocating for a reduced speed limit and installation of a traffic island along...

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Digital editions

The Southern Argus - June 26, 2025

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25 Jun 2025

Another blow for dairy farmers

Concerns have been raised over the milk prices announced by major processors for dairy farmers for the upcoming financial year. While a handful of local processors have maintained healthy pricing, the South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association...

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19 Jun 2025

Cockle Train services impacted by wet weather around Hayborough

Cockle Train services have been derailed by the destabilisation of dunes around Hayborough due to recent wet weather. The dunes and hillside between Port Elliot and Victor Harbor have been destabilised by the recent wet weather, resulting in a land...

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19 Jun 2025

Goolwa

Music event raises thousands for WWO

A community music event raised thousands for a Goolwa-based wildlife rescue organisation. Finniss River Sounds was successfully held at Brook Turf Homestead in early June in support of native wildlife. With perfect weather and an incredible crowd of...

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19 Jun 2025

Digital editions

The Southern Argus - June 19, 2025

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18 Jun 2025

Sport

GSNA 15s team finish champions at Country Championships

Great Southern Netball Association’s 15s team finished champions at the Country Championships remaining undefeated for the entire weekend carnival. It was a strong showing for GSNA at the carnival. Other results included the 11s finishing fifth...

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12 Jun 2025

Tennis

Rain cancels Strath tennis tournament

The long weekend’s inclement weather caused the cancellation of the Strathalbyn King’s Birthday tennis tournament. With on and off rain across four days courts were unable to completely dry long enough for all games to finish, so Tennis S...

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