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24 Jul 2025

Southern Argus

Last wave for Goolwa surfer?

Goolwa surfer John Amos is likely riding his final wave in the 2025 Australian Surf Championships longboard division this week, held at Cabarita Beach in New South Wales. The 75-year-old – who won the Australian National Titles for over 70 men in...

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24 Jul 2025

Sport

National titles hosted at Goolwa

The National Team Sailing Titles were hosted by Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club last week, with four big days of competition including 383 races. Cranbrook was crowned the winner, Hutchins Black came second and Scot 1 in third place. Moreton Bay College...

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24 Jul 2025

Region suffers from ‘growing’ problem

While some admire the bright flowers of gazanias that grow across the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, a Clayton Bay environmental group is spreading awareness of the highly invasive weed while aiming to eradicate them from the town. The...

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Strathalbyn cycling crew keep ‘cranking’ in spite of age

A cycling crew – most of whom have rolled past their 80th birthdays – are defying ageing stereotypes and cranking out at least 40km every week, not only for their health but also to fundraise for local students. Strath Old Cranks has eight...

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Small brewery’s big state-wide success

Prancing Pony Brewery employees are clinking glasses to celebrate receiving Champion Small Brewery 2025 at a recent industry awards night. The Totness brewer – just on the outskirts of Mount Barker – received the major accolade at the Royal...

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Battle of working dogs

Two Adelaide Hills farmers are set to settle a debate in a live demonstration this weekend: are border collies or kelpies the best working dogs? Drawing inspiration from Muster Dogs, and with a personal competitiveness between each other, Jonathan...

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Goolwa Rotary celebrates 40 years of service

The Rotary Club of Goolwa is celebrating four decades of service – which is more than 1600 meetings and countless hours dedicated to local, national and international causes. Founded in 1985 by the Encounter Bay club, with Charter President being...

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Deirdre Graham

10 Jul 2025

Gold Logie nominee and television star Lisa Millar flies Goolwa flag

Gold Logie nominee Lisa Millar – who has won over the hearts of TV viewers around Australia – has thrown herself into the “joys” of the Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island communities after becoming somewhat of a local herself. The warm and affable...

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10 Jul 2025

Innovative lifesavers receive state award

A time saving solution during an emergency designed by Goolwa Surf Life Saving volunteers has earned state-wide recognition. After years of collaboration with other volunteers and refining, members Matt and Damion Burrage developed a quick-release...

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10 Jul 2025

Local schools celebrate NAIDOC Week

Schools across the region recently celebrated NAIDOC Week with a range of activities, including learning from local cultural leaders. NAIDOC Week – which stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee – recognises and...

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09 Jul 2025

Goolwa

Musical set to roar to life

Audience members will soon ‘like to move it, move it’, down to Goolwa for a limited season of Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr by some of the region’s best youth performers. Fortuna House of Performing Arts – in arrangement with Music...

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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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