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Young artists go to market

Eastern Fleurieu’s campuses were ‘drawn’ together last Thursday for one of the most creative days of the school year. Held at the Langhorne Creek campus this year, the annual Student Creation Market, where students from all the small campuses...

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Goolwa

Goolwa Primary unveils new signage

Goolwa Primary School kicked off NAIDOC Week by unveiling its new office signage which depicts the school emblem of the Nori – also known as the pelican. Principal Nathan Hunter, Aboriginal Community Education Officer Katina Gertz and other staff...

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Principal recognised with second leadership award

Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School Principal Ian Kent received a second prestigious leadership award nearly a year on from his first in recognition of his dedication to supporting students with complex needs and mentoring emerging leaders. Mr Kent was...

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Goolwa

Goolwa bird hide targeted by vandals

A local birdwatching shelter was recently targeted by vandals who defaced the interior of the structure with vulgar graffiti – one of the latest incidents to occur in the region. The damage to the Kessell Road Ponds bird hide was posted in...

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Football

Hawks have a narrow win over the Bulldogs

After a first-round 57-point drubbing from the Bulldogs, the tables were turned in the second-round rematch, with the Hawks winning by 10 points. The game was played under ideal conditions on Saturday, with the sun shining and a light northerly...

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Strathalbyn couple reminisces on 70 years

It was love at first sight for Strathalbyn couple Judith and Roelf Vegter who celebrated 70 years of marriage in early June. Judith was born in Mildura before moving to Merbein, while Roelf was born in the Netherlands and migrated to Australia by...

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Calls for another season extension

A social success has seen a push for a further extension to the Strathalbyn Pool season. Ahead of budget deliberations last year, Alexandrina Council heeded local swimmers’ calls and agreed to trial a four-week extension to the 2024/25 swimming...

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Southern Argus

Pantry Club able to keep things ‘chill’ with RAA grassroots grant

A local community pantry has been awarded a grant that has enabled them to purchase their own refrigerator to store perishable items along with essential equipment to reduce volunteers’ workload. Twenty-two local community groups and...

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Council News

Code amendment proposed, leases secured for Wharf Precinct

Community feedback is being sought for a proposed code amendment that aims to better reflect the newly upgraded Goolwa Wharf Precinct’s unique character, rich First Nation’s heritage, and its important role in the state’s riverboat and steam...

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26 Jun 2025

Council News

Strathalbyn Town Hall sustains minor water damage

Recent heavy rain caused minor water damage to the Strathalbyn Town Hall. The issue was caused by gutters overflowing due to a build-up of debris, which blocked the water flow, and has been addressed with minor repairs to the internal painting...

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26 Jun 2025

Council fees and charges see an increase for 25/26

User fees for both the Strathalbyn Swimming Pool and Town Hall are among the proposed fees and charges that will increase in the next financial year. At Monday night’s meeting, Alexandrina councillors adopted the fees and charges for the upcoming...

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19 Jun 2025

Community News

Multi-million-dollar facility plans to meet tourism demand

A multi-complex comprising of accommodation, a restaurant, and health and wellness facilities at Hindmarsh Valley proposes to meet the emerging demand for new forms of tourism and integrate with primary production on site. A development application...

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