Vietnam vet urges south coast locals to give blood in October
REGION – As a young soldier in Vietnam, Port Elliot’s Geoff Mudge witnessed first hand as blood transfusions saved the lives of his injured mates.Geoff served six months with the Third...
Semi trailer with 400 sheep rolls at Mount Compass | PHOTOS, VIDEO
The driver of a semi trailer escaped major injury when the truck he was driving, carrying 425 sheep, rolled on Nangkita Road, Mount Compass.The...
Immediate repairs needed
REGION – Victor Harbor Road is in an "appalling" and “dangerous” condition, even though it was upgraded eight months ago, says Member for Finniss...
JP father inspires Rod
HAYBOROUGH – 101 years after his father earned the title, Hayborough man Rod Lovell has been made a Justice of the Peace (JP).‘Colonel’ Lovell, who lived...
17-year-old boy caught speeding
REGION – A 17-year-old Strathalbyn boy was seen speeding along Merchant Road, Strathalbyn about 9.25pm on Saturday night, October 1. He was stopped and arrested on...
Chiton Rocks Surf Lifesaving Club starts the season
CHITON – The Chiton Rocks Surf Lifesaving Club held its Open Day on Saturday, October 8, and the event ran from 10am to 4pm. On the day, which...
Drunken crash at Strathalbyn
STRATHALBYN – A 33-year-old Strathalbyn man was reported for drink driving and driving without due care after a crash on Tuesday night, September 13.At 10.30pm,...
Call for road rage witnesses
HINDMARSH ISLAND – Police are calling on witnesses of a road rage incident at Hindmarsh Island earlier this month to come forward.The incident and subsequent assault...
Folk-us on local musicians
WILLUNGA – There will be a strong focus on local and youth musicians at this year’s Fleurieu Folk Festival, which will take place in...
Dogs and parasites threaten tiny colony
VICTOR HARBOR – Scientists studying Granite Island’s fragile little penguin colony say the behaviour of people and the presence of dogs on the island are putting the dwindling...
Fleurieu helps Fred
The South Australian regions of Alexandrina, Yankalilla and Onkaparinga were the top donors to an acclaimed international eye sight foundation.
Collectively, the Fleurieu communities have...
