Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn fashion show takes off

More than 70 people watched a fashion show at Strathalbyn showcasing local clothing brands, hair styles, beauty and skincare. The event was hosted by the Women Only Travel Club – part of Live The Dream Travel – at Strathalbyn Bowling Club. The...

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Southern Argus

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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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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School makes splash on national stage

A Strathalbyn school is swimming in success after receiving accolades at a state and national level. At the Australian Swim Schools Association Awards Gala in Sydney, Buoyant Swimming & Aquatics received Swim School of the Year for South...

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Rodeo Princess has been crowned

This year’s Strath Rodeo Princess and Strath Junior Cowgirl have been crowned, who are now ambassadors for November’s local event. While it was the only competition of its kind in South Australia, Rodeo Queens are common in the sport’s...

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Council meeting relocates

Alexandrina Council will relocate next month’s council meeting to Strathalbyn instead of Goolwa, as part of the celebrations of the reopening of the town’s Town Hall after its multi-million-dollar upgrade. Relocating the meeting is estimated to...

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28 Aug 2025

Community News

Christmas celebrations locked in

Organisers of this year’s Christmas Where the Angas Flows have locked in its 2025 date – December 12 – as they work to raise enough funds to stage the iconic family-based event. Spokesperson for the committee Chanelle Miller said about $38,000...

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28 Aug 2025

Volunteers train for car crash

Strathalbyn Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers underwent training on a road crash rescue last week, with two entrapments in two separate vehicles. On arrival, crews determined that the 90kg training dummy named Dead Fred was more critical, so he...

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Southern Argus

Cheers to successful weekend

Hundreds of visitors flocked to the Langhorne Creek region over the weekend, for its annual Cellar Treasures. Langhorne Creek Grape & Wine Inc Marketing & Promotions Manager Hanne Nørvåg Thomas described the event as “another successful...

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Visitors touch down in Strathalbyn for expo

Almost 300 people were plotting their dream holidays last week after visiting the second annual travel expo at Strathalbyn. Organised by Strathalbyn’s Live The Dream Travel, the event brings vendors out of the city and into the region, making it...

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Bumper weekend for 3000+ bargain hunters

Bargain hunters flocked to Strathalbyn over the weekend, looking for bargains at the Antiques Fair, Treasure Market, and from the town’s many antique dealers. At the oval organisers of the fair and market reported about 3000 people through the...

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Community News

Kindergym bounces back into action

Local children were rejoicing last week when the Strathalbyn Kindergym reopened its doors to families after a brief closure. The Kindergym – which has been running for 41 years – announced its closure last term affecting a large number of...

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