Strathalbyn

Historic doors removed from town hall

Outraged heritage enthusiasts have voiced their dismay over the removal of the Strathalbyn Town Hall’s historic doors as part of Alexandrina Council’s nearly completed revitalisation project. The town hall has been undergoing upgrades to...

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Giorgina McKay

Lions launch recruitment drive

Strathalbyn resident Jan Walmsley turned 79 last year and marked the occasion by joining the Strathalbyn Lions Club. Mrs Walmsley is no stranger to volunteer work. This year she will reach 39 years as a volunteer across a wide range of causes. “I...

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Strathalbyn travels through time

History buffs were in their element on Sunday with the staging of the Travel Through Time event at the Strathalbyn Oval. Promoted by the Strathalbyn Tourism Association, attractions included historical motorcycles, blacksmiths, penny farthing...

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Southern Argus

Rain welcomed by farmers

Local dryland farmers welcomed the rains that fell at the start of the week following heavy dust billowing across the district on the weekend. According to the Bureau of Meterology, Strathalbyn recorded 17.4mm of rain over the 24 hours from 9am...

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Town history triumphs at Heritage Awards

A celebration of Strathalbyn’s 185 years of European history and the ongoing dedication of one local historian towards keeping the past alive were among the projects and people praised at Alexandrina Council’s Heritage Awards last Thursday...

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Giorgina McKay

Students serve up community feast

Eastern Fleurieu School’s Year 11 and 12 students have prepared and served community lunches at Strath Neighbourhood Centre for the last two weeks. The integrated health students’ recent assessment was about providing care and volunteering in...

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Southern Argus

Argus House changes hands

Strathalbyn’s Argus House Shop will change ownership for the first time in 27 years, and the historic building will also expand its offerings. After opening the shop in 1998, Clara Stockigt is now handing over the reins to Michael and Britt...

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Tara Nash

Retracing history-making journey

Members from a ministry have celebrated the centenary of the first car journey around Australia by replicating the trip themselves and stopping through the region on their way. A small Citroen, nicknamed ‘Bubsie’, made history when making the...

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Tara Nash

Proposed Strathalbyn RV park rejected

A recreational vehicle (RV) park at a proposed Strathalbyn site separate from Lot 10 has failed to gain support. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, creating RV parks within Alexandrina has been raised several times over the past two...

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Giorgina McKay

DAM-N DROUGHT: Call for more dams to safeguard against drought

“This plague of government over-regulation is the problem, and it’s driving up the cost of fresh food and increasing our dependence on imported food,” Dr Game told The Argus

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Historian to host talk

Strathalbyn historian Malcolm Twartz has added an event to those already being staged in the town as part of SA History Month. Mr Twartz, aged 84, will share tales of his life on May 12 at the Lutheran Church hall, covering the 1940s and 1950s...

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08 May 2025

Paw party at Strathalbyn pool a ‘splashing’ success

Almost 300 dogs and their owners made the most of the Strathalbyn pool on Sunday for the facility’s annual Paw Party. Proceeds from the day will go towards funding for mental health throughout Strathalbyn. Organiser Elysse McCabe said the event...

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