Fleurieu Sun

15/07/2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service – Fleurieu Support Group held their third “A Night With” at the Victor Harbor Golf Club on July 3.
This year the guest speaker was Dr Richard ‘Harry’ Harris, known the world over for the Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service - Fleurieu Support Group held their third “A Night With” at the Victor Harbor Golf [...]

15/07/2025

What do you want to be when you leave school? It’s a question all young people are asked and the 2025 Fleurieu Careers Expo is helping students explore their options.

What do you want to be when you leave school? It’s a question all young people are asked and the [...]

15/07/2025

The Fleurieu Community Foundation hosted its annual Winter Warmer fundraiser on July 13 at Chop It Axe Throwing in Encounter Bay, bringing together community spirit, firewood, and a bit of friendly competition - all in support of local homelessness initiatives.

The Fleurieu Community Foundation (FCF) hosted its annual Winter Warmer fundraiser on July 13 at Chop It Axe Throwing in [...]

15/07/2025

🚢 Have you entered yet for your chance to win a European River Voyage with Viking? 🌍

Viking and your local newspaper are giving you the chance to win an 8-day “Rhine Getaway” for two, including airfares, valued at $16,190!

Cruise departs Basel – 22 Nov 2026.
Fine dining, guided tours, and luxury await!

👉 Don't delay, enter now at: https://starnewsgroup.secondstreetapp.com/Win-a-European-river-voyage-with-Viking/

14/07/2025

Hobbyists including artists, photographers, quilters, woodworkers, cooks and gardeners right across the Fleurieu are currently wiling away the wintry hours whilst putting the finishing touches to their exhibits for this year’s 145th Port Elliot show.

Hobbyists including artists, photographers, quilters, woodworkers, cooks and gardeners right across the Fleurieu are currently wiling away the wintry hours [...]

14/07/2025

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ by Wes Anderson is an adventure/comedy film starring Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera. Read Brooke Gowland's review of the film here!

★★★★ 'The Phoenician Scheme' by Wes Anderson is an adventure/comedy film starring Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera. [...]

14/07/2025

Over the June long weekend (7th–9th), local riders Dan Watkins and Adam Dutton took on one of Australia’s biggest off-road events — the legendary Finke Desert Race. Here's how they went.

Over the June long weekend (7th–9th), local riders Dan Watkins and Adam Dutton took on one of Australia’s biggest off-road [...]

14/07/2025

Wirrina Bluegrass Festival is returning in November and is set to showcase some of Australia’s, and the world’s, finest bluegrass musicians.

Wirrina Bluegrass Festival is returning in November and is set to showcase some of Australia's, and the world's, finest bluegrass [...]

14/07/2025

Willunga captain Jodie Hunt made history on Sunday, July 6 as she became the first player to reach 100 Great Southern Football League Women’s senior games – and getting a win over arch rivals McLaren Districts was the cherry on top. We spoke with her about the massive achievement.

Willunga captain Jodie Hunt made history on Sunday, July 6 as she became the first player to reach 100 Great [...]

14/07/2025

Very few body moving, physically active sports give you the ability to play competitively well into your senior years. But field hockey does.
A number of people in the South Coast Hockey Association are still holding down valuable positions within both men’s and women’s teams, while being of an advanced age.

Very few body moving, physically active sports give you the ability to play competitively well into your senior years. But [...]

11/07/2025

Tom Wyman is joined by Terry Corcoran and Dani Brown to discuss all things Southern Districts ahead of the SA Country Football Championships in Port Pirie.

Tom is joined by Terry Corcoran and Dani Brown to discuss all things Southern Districts ahead of the SA Country Football Championships in Port Pirie.

11/07/2025

Improving biodiversity in the Ratalang Basham Beach Conservation Reserve is the aim of a project which kicked off last week.
Seeding Natives Inc was contracted by Alexandrina Council to sow native grass seeds on more than 4.5 hectares on a reserve off Basham Beach Road.

Improving biodiversity in the Ratalang Basham Beach Conservation Reserve is the aim of a project which kicked off last week. [...]