Your local newspaper covering news, sport and events on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula. On Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri and Kaurna land. Founded in 2022.
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A body found in the River Murray at Murray Bridge this morning has been identified as a Victor Harbor man. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
Last Friday, Horseshoe Bay was buzzing as 220-odd people - including Neale Daniher’s family and old AFL teammates - stopped in as part of Daniher’s Drive to raise money for the fight against MND 🚙 @FightMND
Read the full story at fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
Today's Fleurieu Sun is here! ☀
Inside:
• State govt calls out 315GL Basin Plan shortfall
• Country Cabinet visits Victor Harbor
• Middleton speed sign installed
• Victor Harbor CEO to review Sport Precinct
• Normanville tennis courts unveiled
• Year 12s prepare for exams
Read all this, plus plenty of community news, 17 pages of sport, and more, in this week's 72-page edition!
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When the Tasmania Jewels take the court for the first time ever, Victor Harbor will be represented as Brooke Basham is part of the inaugural team! We spoke with Brooke about the move to Tasmania, how she feels ahead of the season, and making WNBL history. fleurieusun.com.au/sport/202…
Artist Alan Ramachandran has won the inaugural Plein Air Strathalbyn with his watercolour painting of the iconic Strathalbyn Soldiers Memorial Gardens and St Andrews Uniting Church. But what is Plein Air, you ask? Learn all about it here. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
Today's Fleurieu Sun is here! ☀️
Inside:
• Goolwa Beach 3YO's leukaemia diagnosis
• Yankalilla, Strathalbyn Shows photos
• Victor Harbor pair takes on Nedd's Uncomfortable Challenge
• Nominate for Citizen of the Year Awards
• Murray-Darling Basin Plan discussions continue
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Goolwa Beach girl Maya Lever had only celebrated her third birthday a week before her young life was turned upside down, when she was diagnosed with leukaemia on Thursday, September 24. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
A young whale that washed up dead on a beach near Victor Harbor last week has returned a negative result for bird flu.
The whale is undergoing a necropsy and further laboratory testing to determine the cause of death and if algal toxins played a part. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
Two highly respected members of the Victor Harbor RSL, Ian Milnes and Bob Suba have been recognised for their dedication and service to the RSL, receiving awards that acknowledge decades of commitment to veterans, military history, and the local community. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
More than 80 people came together to pay tribute to the thousands of victims caught up in the devastating Nepal floods at the Candlelight Vigil held at Soldiers Memorial Reserve in Victor Harbor on Friday, September 11. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
A co-ordinated effort by emergency service agencies has allowed two people to be rescued from cliffs at Second Valley on Saturday afternoon. An SA Police spokesman said a man had fallen to the beach below and a woman had become stranded on the cliff face. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
Each year on August 31, Australia commemorates Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Day, honouring those who served during the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation. Rob Verco was one of those who served in Malaya after the Indonesian Confrontation. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
Langhorne Creek won the first premiership on offer in the Great Southern Football League by defeating McLaren Districts at McLaren Vale oval on Saturday. It was the Mini Colts grand final! fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
More than 36,000 people took part in the Sydney Marathon, including some from the Fleurieu Peninsula. One broke their own world record time six days after their son was born, and another captained the SA Country footy side to victory the afternoon before. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
Rest in peace, Albert 💔
The Victor Harbor Tramway team is in mourning following the death of their beloved Clydesdale after a short illness. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
Scores of people will be trekking along the Heysen Trail tomorrow as part of Coastrek, where participants walk 20km, 30km or 50km between Parsons Beach and Goolwa, all in the name of charity. Give them a wave and a cheer if you see them! fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
The inaugural Flinders to Fleurieu Rally has been postponed after record breaking rain swept through the state, severely damaging the selected routes in the Flinders, Clare Valley and Yankalilla. fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
Wishing John and Wendy Allen a very happy day today, as they celebrate 60 wonderful years of marriage! ❤️ fleurieusun.com.au/news/2026…
