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31 Jul 2025

Weekend wet weather wreckage highlights region’s road conditions

The weekend’s wet weather has wreaked havoc on some of the region’s most susceptible roads, drawing particular attention to the ongoing “dangerous” state of Victor Harbor Road. Heavy rainfall created large potholes around the Goolwa, Victor...

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31 Jul 2025

Supermarket giants still in the mix for Meadows development

A potential Drakes, IGA or Foodland is back on the table for Meadows, with developers revising its plans to enable a bigger floor space for a supermarket in its ‘Meadows Central’. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, Victor Harbor...

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31 Jul 2025

Goolwa

Fleurieu Distillery wins multiple awards in Melbourne

The pair also took home gold in Australian Single Malt Whisky Unsmoked for Telemachus, Australian Single Malt Whisky Smoked for The Palace of Humbug, Australian Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky Smoked for Mary Ann, and Australian Blended Malt Whisky...

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Strathalbyn

Celebrations for hall opening

Celebrations to herald the re-opening of the Strathalbyn Town Hall will include a walk-through for visitors during the Antiques Fair and a council meeting in the venue. The long-awaited upgrade of the heritage-listed building has now been completed...

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Fleurieu Food launches month-long festival

The tastes and sights of the Fleurieu will be highlighted for the fourth year through the Fleurieu Food Festival, which was officially launched at an event last Thursday. Local producers and artisans came together with some special guests, including...

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Dridan remembers brush with the King

One of Strathalbyn’s iconic artists has reminisced on his time with the then-Duke of Edinburgh following the launch of the King’s new art exhibition. King Charles III has visited around 100 countries, carrying out diplomatic duties on royal...

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TDU takes cycling to the Hills

The state’s largest cycling event returns in January where it will travel through Meadows, Strathalbyn and Macclesfield in one of the men’s stages, putting an international spotlight on the Hills Fleurieu region once again. The Santos Tour Down...

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Mount Barker photographer ‘snaps’ up finalist spot

A Mount Barker photographer’s hours-long journey through the New Zealand mountain range has led to becoming a finalist in one of Australia’s most prestigious nature photography contests. In its 22nd year, the Australian Geographic Nature...

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17 Jul 2025

Football

Southern Districts narrowly miss the title at the Country Championships

Southern Districts Men just fell short of the title at the 2025 THINK! Road Safety SA Country Football Championships, coming the closest they’ve been to taking out the top spot in four years. Port Pirie hosted the Southern Districts, South East...

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17 Jul 2025

Sport

Major upgrade for Langhorne Creek sporting complex

Langhorne Creek’s sporting complex is about to get a major makeover. As part of the State Government’s $15 million Thriving Regions Fund, its Enabling Infrastructure Program offers grants from $50,000 up to $1 million for infrastructure projects...

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10 Jul 2025

Mega shake-up of Mt Barker’s Wallis Cinema complex

In a massive expansion for Wallis Cinemas, the popular movie-based business plans to transform its current Mount Barker site into a function and entertainment complex complemented by a new four-star, five-storey hotel next door. The Mount Barker...

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10 Jul 2025

Health

Employment model expansion hopes to attract more regional doctors...

More doctors are being deployed to regional practices throughout South Australia through the expansion of an employment model which will hopefully attract and retain general practitioners (GPs) in country areas. Doctors completing their GP training...

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