The Southern Argus

27/06/2025

More than 100 people attended a long- running Biggest Morning Tea at Strathalbyn last week, which raised $3110 for Cancer Council SA.

Since 1866 The Southern Argus has been keeping the community informed. Serving Strathalbyn & District, Hills and Fleurieu. On sale each Thursday.

26/06/2025

It was love at first sight for Strathalbyn couple Judith and Roelf Vegter who celebrated 70 years of marriage in early June.

Since 1866 The Southern Argus has been keeping the community informed. Serving Strathalbyn & District, Hills and Fleurieu. On sale each Thursday.

26/06/2025

Recent heavy rain caused minor water damage to the Strathalbyn Town Hall.

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...

26/06/2025

Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club recently celebrated its champion sailors as well as volunteers who have contributed to the club’s success during a presentation night.

Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club recently celebrated its champion sailors as well as volunteers who have contributed to the club’s success during a presentation night. Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Lyn Mateer who has been helping the club on and...

26/06/2025

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 railway history.

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...

25/06/2025

It was love at first sight for Strathalbyn couple Judith and Roelf Vegter who celebrated 70 years of marriage in early June.
Also inside this week’s Argus:
- Mt Compass named in top five for roo crashes
- Art residency opens at Maccy
- Town Hall sustains water damage
- Saddling up for rodeo royalty
- Code amendment proposed, leases secured at wharf
- Business, Tax and Finance
- Calls for another pool season extension
- Morning tea raises thousands
- Pantry Club awarded RAA grant
- Club’s top sailors and members celebrated
And much more!

24/06/2025

Take extra caution driving through the region today and tomorrow morning, and be on the look-out for flooded roads, debris and fallen trees/limbs.

The Bureau of Meteorology has updated a Severe Weather Warning ⚠️ for DAMAGING WINDS 💨 For people in Mount Lofty Ranges, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Adelaide Metropolitan, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 4:23 am Tuesday, 24 June 2025.

Damaging winds gusts expected to continue over southern areas today,

Weather Situation: A trough ahead of a complex low in the Bight had brought damaging wind gusts about the southern SA during the night. A cold front will approach the same areas in the morning followed by vigorous southwest to westerly flow with damaging wind gusts becoming widespread across the ranges and exposed coasts in the afternoon.

Strong west to northwesterly winds with possible DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h about southern Mount Lofty Ranges, extending to coastal areas including Adelaide Metro during the morning. Winds will become west to southwesterly and possible DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h over inland areas in the southeast and about the Flinders Ranges during the afternoon.

Winds may drop below damaging thresholds during the evening, before another burst of possible damaging wind gusts moves through the southeast early Wednesday morning.

Winds are forecast to ease throughout by late Wednesday morning or early afternoon.

A separate Coastal Hazard Warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is also current. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Kingscote, Naracoorte and Keith.

* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;

* Secure or put away loose items around your property.

* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm

☎️For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
☎️For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

Warning: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

23/06/2025

Members of the ever-growing Strathalbyn Auto Collectors Club staged its Log Book Day on Sunday, welcoming about 40 of its members to the event.

Members of the ever-growing Strathalbyn Auto Collectors Club staged its Log Book Day on Sunday, welcoming about 40 of its members to the event. Log Book Day is an essential event of the year for members who bring in their log books so they can be...

23/06/2025

Motorists are advised of hazardous road conditions in the Adelaide Hills and Mount Barker this morning. Police have received reports of heavy rain, intermittent hail, trees down and ice on the roads. Drivers are advised to take care, slow down and drive to the conditions.

23/06/2025

Concerns have been raised over the milk prices announced by major processors for dairy farmers for the upcoming financial year.

Concerns have been raised over the milk prices announced by major processors for dairy farmers for the upcoming financial year. While a handful of local processors have maintained healthy pricing, the South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association...

23/06/2025

One of the highest numbers of entrants in recent memory turned out for the Hypro Group Finniss Dog Trial over the weekend, which saw Clements Gap handler Anthony Ireland winning the Open event with dog Banjo.

One of the highest numbers of entrants in recent memory turned out for the Hypro Group Finniss Dog Trial over the weekend, which saw Clements Gap handler Anthony Ireland winning the Open event with dog Banjo. This year’s Finniss event was changed...