Welcome to the November 2025 edition of the Milang Community News.
WOW, what a big edition it is this month, there is so much happening and coming up.
We will be having the Remembrance Day Service on the 11th November at 10.30am and everyone is welcome. We have our annual Christmas Lights Competition again this year, please see page 9.
I am introducing a new article each month for a while from the CLLMM (Coorong Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth) Research Centre which I hope you will enjoy, please see page 19.
There are two fabulous book folding workshops coming up which are a lot of fun (I have done one before) please see page 21 for more details.
Please stay safe, enjoy the sunshine and have a great month.
Cheers
Cathy Fish
editor@milang.org.au
- ALREADY READ BOOKS
In late July, Dave, pictured, dropped into ARB just for “a look”. … - AUGUST YARNING
Like CHRISTMAS In July whenLyn delivered these sacks full of warm woolie … - SALA at Clayton Bay 2025
Goolwa Wildlife Welfare Org. kindly loaned some bird costumes for photo opportunities.There … - Road Trip to Milang by Erica Dicker
The following story was sent in by a Goolwa resident, Erica Dicker, … - WE DID IT!!
(Story taken from the Facebook Post on the Milang (SA) Community group … - Poets Corner – September 2025
Storm Power Susan Thrun Willett Wind whistles through hollow logs where sugar … - Karyn and John Bradford Life Membership of MADCA
It is my pleasure as the incoming Chairperson to announce that Karyn … - Milang Soldiers Memorial Gardens Rosemary Hedge Maintenance
The following email was received at MOSHCC on the 11th June 2025 … - MILANG CAMPUS – Eastern Fleurieu School—NAIDOC week
Students at Milang enjoyed a visit from Kondoli the Whale as part … - MOSHCC Reception
You may have noticed by now that the MOSHCC reception has been … - MILANG PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
Hello everyone The recent photography classes held were a great success!I’m hoping that … - Vale Victor Woodrow
Victor Woodrow passed away on the 13th July, 2025 aged 95 years.Victor … - Peots Corner – August 2025
The Truck Driver Martin Leitch A truck driver is made of grease … - Stickybeaks visit the Museum
Well the third Tuesday in the month comes around quickly and the … - JUST YARNING
Recruiting young…. Denises’ daughter, Nina and granddaughter Michelle dropped in to Yarners … - MILANG CAMPUS – Eastern Fleurieu School — Reconciliation Week
During Reconciliation week the students enjoyed a whole school activity where they … - Clayton Bay 2025 Winter Solstice Bonfire
What an amazing night it was at Clayton Bay on the 21st … - Milang Earth Wind & Fibre FAIR
The Milang Earth Wind & Fibre FAIR held over the Saturday and …
The monthly MADCA meeting was held on Thursday 30th of October 2025 with all in attendance.
Lyn Unwin’s application to fill one of the two remaining Committee positions was acknowledged and accepted. One Committee position remains available for your nomination.
Lakes Home Care Manager Annie Whyte presented the Lakes Home Care Monthly Clinical Report and provided feedback on the progress re the change over to the new Federal Government “Support at Home Program ” which took effect on 1st of November 2025.
MADCA CEO Stuart Jones presented his monthly report.
The Diversity and Cultural Inclusion Policy, Community Involvement Policy, and Communication Policies were table and ratified by the Committee.
Butter Factory casual staff training to improve Barista skills and service confidence have been attended. Regular music events including the “Open Mic -Pizza night” has been well received. Norm and Glenys’s Country Western Concert was a success.
Fantastic news that The Youth Hub were winners at this years Impact 100 awards which comes with a substantial grant to support the Youth Hub activities and full renovation of the Old Regatta Club. Well done to all involved.
We now have 92 volunteers (up from 90 in September). Please contact Volunteer Co-Ordinator Vickie Schmidt (8537 0687) if you would like to join.
Treasurer, Karen Burkinshaw presented the MADCA financial report for the month ending 30th of September 2025 and confirmed on-going consulting with CEO Stuart Jones and Finance Officer Cheryl Norton on reviewing our accounting procedures.
Secretary, Cathy Fish tabled her “Actions and Motions” spreadsheet and reported favourably on Actions requiring attention.
Committee member Ros Francis provided an update on the Community Garden and reported on their award at the recent Strathalbyn Show as the Champion Productive Garden. Well done to everyone at the Community Garden.
The funding for re-netting of the fruit trees was given the go-ahead. Discussions with garden representative Alan Burkenshaw for a more permanent solution are progressing.
Vice Chairperson, Mike Gelea presented the Milang Butter Factory Business Plan identifying the strategic direction/priorities which was ratified by the Committee to be conveyed to Butter Factory Operation sub-committee. Cost benefit analysis to follow.
Committee person Penny Whittaker promoted the need to gate off the jetty to protect the bird life from harassment at the Dog Park. A letter raising the issue with Council is to be formulated and tabled at next MADCA Public meeting on 27/11/2025.
Understand that the opportunity is available to you for written or emailed feedback and/or constructive criticism to be addressed to CEO Stuart Jones email stuart@moshcc.com.au safe in the knowledge that your submission will be tabled and responded to at the next available Committee meeting.
Kind regards
Wayne Footer
MADCA Chairperson
Address – Milang Oval, Milang rd Strathalbyn, SA 5256Phone – 08 8537 0017 PresidentPhone – 0437 800 811 PresidentPhone – 0438 843 367 SecretaryMail – …
Unfortunately we have not had enough produce to keep the cart full of a good variety of veggies and fruit during the past few months. …
POSITION SPECIFICATION Position Title: Driver – Centre vehicle Type of Appointment: Voluntary Time Commitment: As negotiated with Coordinator Position Objectives: • Provide safe transport for …
MILANG FOOTBALL CLUBWe’re on the lookout for new, returning, and past players of all ages and skill levels!Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we …
Keep Active … Stay StrongStrength and BalanceTuesdays from 10—11am atThe ACE SPACE at the MOSHCCA weekly one-hour exercise class using gentle and controlled movements to …
Tai Chi resumes on Wednesday October 23rd after a 3 week break.Tai Chi is a quiet investment in oneself, in improving our feeling of health, …
Join us on the 4th Monday of the month from 2pm in the ACE Space at MOSHCC to share some movie watching time together. You …
What is VACSWIM (vacswimsa.com.au)Empowering children through water: VACSWIM, a flagship initiative supported by the South Australian Government and solely administered by Surf Life Saving SA, equips children aged 3 …
Church Of Christ, corner of Watson & Coxe Streets , Milang Enquiries—Peter Wilson 0407 607 638Sunday Service 9:30amFriendship & Craft at the Church Hall—Wednesday 10:00am—12:00 …
Our Playgroups cater to families with children from birth to 5 years. Attendance is FREE. Milang Playgroup is run every Tuesdaymorning during the school term …
Line Dancing at the Milang Institute Hall on Tuesdays from 1.00—2.30pm $5.00 All welcome
This is an open invitation to anyone who may be interested in coming to our card afternoons every Tuesday at the Community Centre. Time is from …
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The opening times for The Trading Hut is when our Flag is flying: –Wednesday and Saturday 9am until MiddayThese times may change depending on volunteer …
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