Fleurieu Sun

SA’s harmful algal bloom has entered its second year, and local divers are witnessing dramatic shifts in marine life. Diver Marlene Boehm, from Rapid Bay, has watched something extraordinary happen over recent months: weedy seadragon numbers have exploded. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/03/1…

Congratulations to the Fleurieu Peninsula businesses who are celebrating national success after collecting medals at the 2025 Australian Tourism Awards! Find out who won what 🏅 fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/03/1…

Read all this, plus plenty of community news, 17 pages of sport, and more, in this week's 64-page edition of the Fleurieu Sun! Here's where to buy your copy: fleurieusun.com.au/find-my-newspa… Subscribe via fleurieusun.com.au/digital-editio… to access the online edition 🖥

Today's paper is out now! 🌞 Inside: • One year of algal bloom • Call to halve fuel excise • Head shave raises $1000 for Leukaemia Foundation • Fuel issues continue • Where to vote on the Fleurieu • Strathalbyn teacher pitches for Australia at World Baseball Classic

Alexandrina councillor Milli Livingston’s motion to ensure the community has the chance to present their ideas for the future use of Customs House has been passed. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/03/1…

Victor Harbor Football Club is fast becoming a breeding ground for top female AFL talent with A-Grade Women’s co-coach, Jaimee Millard, selected for a National coaching program. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/03/1…

Voting in the 2026 state election takes place this Saturday, March 21! Polling Places will be open from 8am to 6pm, while Early Voting Centres are open this week. Find out all the locations in our readership where you can vote here. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/03/1…

One Victor Harbor woman is making strides on a national scale, with her work being recognised as part of the 2025 Shine Awards, that recognise rural women all over Australia that are doing good things in our communities. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/03/1…

Read all this, plus plenty of community news, 16 pages of sport, and more, in this week's 64-page edition of the Fleurieu Sun! Here's where to buy your copy: fleurieusun.com.au/find-my-newspa… Subscribe via fleurieusun.com.au/digital-editio… to access the online edition 🖥

Today's paper is here 🌞 Inside: • Petrol prices up, supplies down • Willunga Hill mounted games rider to represent Australia • One year of algal bloom on Fleurieu • Strathalbyn man dies in workplace incident • Yankalilla district local heritage code amendment proposed

While the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. Here's where to find help if you or someone you know is in need. fleurieusun.com.au/sa-government/…

Wishing Victor Harbor couple Marie and Geoff Pfeiffer a very happy 65th wedding anniversary today! Read their love story here. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/03/1…

The finale for the 2025/26 Great Southern Tennis season has arrived after last Saturday’s preliminary final day at Victor and Goolwa. Read the review of the weekend's games and the preview of the grand finals here. fleurieusun.com.au/sport/2026/03/…

Spread your wings this March and fly to The Coorong National Park to discover more than 150km of protected lagoons as Park of the Month! Read more about the park and its significance. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/03/0…

An A4-sized sign at the current entry to the proposed Sport and Recreation Precinct in Victor Harbor tells the public that consultation is open until Tuesday, March 10. Find out how to make a submission here. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/03/0…

Logan Coulthard and Nathan Booth, from Victor Harbor's South Coast Shotokan Karate dojo, travelled with their coach/sensei interstate for the Victoria Karate League Melbourne Open karate competition, and came home with medals! fleurieusun.com.au/sport/2026/03/…

Three Fleurieu community groups have been named as recipients of the RAA’s Regional Safety Grants, as part of the largest batch of funding ever distributed by RAA. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/03/0…

A dog seized from a Strathalbyn property last year was so severely emaciated that she weighed just 9.7kg – and a man has been sentenced over her poor condition. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/02/2…

As part of Alexandrina Council’s ongoing commitment to reducing the amount of little corellas, it has announced the introduction of “flock reflectors” as an additional deterrence tool. But Cr Craig Maidment says he has seen birds sitting on the reflectors. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/02/2…

The ninth annual Judith’s Walk has been held on Sunday, February 22, with more than 50 people showing up in support of Dean Rowe and ‘Judith’s Legacy’, a charity that raises money and awareness for Ovarian Cancer. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026/02/2…