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Bubbles and brunch for breast cancer

A Mother's Day high tea will raise funds for the Mount Gambier Breast Cancer Awareness Group this weekend. Organised Ray White Mount Gambier, Event Company...

Official day set to commemorate veterans’ families

SOUTH Australia has become the first Australian state to adopt Veterans’ Families Day, which acknowledges the hardships and sacrifices of former and current families...

Ellen embraces retirement

After 30 years working at Orana, Mount Gambier/ Berrin local Ellen "Ellie" Campbell has signed out for the last time and begun a well...

DJ course

PASSIONATE about music and dream of becoming a DJ? Disability service Limitless Learning & Lifestyle is offering a DJ course, specially designed for individuals with...

Penola to host Saturday night cabaret

PENOLA High School will host a Saturday Night Cabaret this weekend. All families, friends and community members are invited to the school to support staff...

No major change for suppression orders needed

After extensive consultation, including a visit to Mount Gambier/ Berrin, the South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) has found suppression orders do not need...

Generations in Jazz success

THE three-day intensive music making event Generations in Jazz wrapped up on Sunday with some of Australia’s finest young musicians discovered. Beginning on Friday...

All tied up at Casadio Park

INTERNATIONAL 3 d/w MILLICENT 3 THE match of the round in Limestone Coast women's soccer was held at Casadio Park on Sunday afternoon. International hosted Millicent...

Lions come up clutch

GAMBIER CENTRALS 3 d BLUE LAKE 2 IT came down to the final minutes but Gambier Centrals clinched a tight win over Blue Lake at...

Close call for North netballers

NORTH GAMBIER 49 d CASTERTON SANDFORD 40 AT three quarter time of the clash between Casterton Sandford and North Gambier, the upset of the season...

Saints recover from slow start

MILLICENT 47 d EAST GAMBIER 40 EAST Gambier was off to a flier against Millicent on the weekend off the back of some tough defence...

Old hands show class at Blue Lake Sports Park

THE 17th Annual Mount Gambier Baseball Masters is done and dusted, with Limestone Coast teams faring well. Fine weather welcomed the six visiting and...

Tigers make cross-border journey

CASTERTON SANDFORD v NORTH GAMBIER A CAT fight is set to take place at Island Park this Saturday when North Gambier visits Casterton Sandford for...

Elmo’s Circus Dream

FAMILIES from near and far filled the seats at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre on Sunday to catch a glimpse at the big red...

Stokes on a hot streak at Beer and BBQ Fest

IN the aftermath of the first ever Mount Gambier/Berrin Beer and BBQ Festival, local band Stokes has expressed its excitement and pride for their...

Generations in Jazz another success

GENERATIONS in Jazz has once again wowed the audience, both in person and online. Organiser Karyn Roberts said feedback of the event had been...

Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards Socials

MANY gathered at The Barn Palais recently to celebrate the Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards. A number of awards were given out on the night...

Generations returns to the Mount

WITH the Generations in Jazz (GIJ) Improvised Gala event held last week, event organiser Karyn Roberts said it was exciting to be able to...

Table top event biggest yet

WARHAMMER enthusiasts gathered in Naracoorte on the June long weekend to battle it out in the 23rd annual Terra Con competition. The fantasy tabletop...

Strong result overall for South Australia’s grain industry

Despite a favourable start to the 2023-24 season, below average late winter and spring rainfall in all grain producing areas limited yield potential in...

Additional funding supports primary producers

Rural Business Support has received a significant boost with the announcement of $1.7 million in additional federal government funding for its Rural Financial Counselling...

Projects focus on beneficial insects in canola

Grain growers will benefit from improved pest management strategies with the start of two new research projects focussing on beneficial insects in canola. Grains Research...

Researchers gain access to resources

Three essential ingredients for successful crop breeding are now more available than ever thanks to a new investment between the Grains Research and Development...

Multi-pronged approach to best practice spray application

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) has appointed a consultant to review options to strengthen best industry practice in a bid to address ongoing challenges around...

Optimistic start to season

South Australian farmers have started the year on an optimistic note, with the state’s rural confidence surging in the last quarter, due to reduced...

LEXUS ES300h SPORTS LUXURY

The growth in SUV sales has seen a corresponding decline in demand for traditional four-door sedans. In the case of Lexus only two of...

NISSAN NAVARA PRO-X DUAL CAB UTILITY

Okay. Now I’m confused. The Nissan Navara PRO-4X was replaced by the PRO-4X Warrior which in turn has recently been replaced by the much-hyped PRO-4X...

‘S’ PUTS ON JOLION GOOD SHOW

The Chinese automobile maker GWM Haval has spiced up its popular small petrol sports utility vehicle segment with the addition of a Jolion S,...

Strong fuel efficiency standards the key to $13 billion benefit for Australians

AUSTRALIANS can individually save up to $1200 a year on vehicle running costs if the federal government delivers strong fuel efficiency standards, new modelling...

TOYOTA CRUISER: NO SINKING FEELING… YET

The Toyota LandCruiser dates back to the days when such vehicles were called wagons – none of this sports utility vehicle nonsense. Unfortunately, they...

NEW MG 4 SET TO SHAKE-UP THE AUSTRALIAN EV MARKET

MG Motor will be giving Australian EV buyers their first look at its new MG4 hatchback/SUV cross when it’s revealed at the Fully Charged...

Mining jobs plentiful for SA

MINING jobs were highly advertised in South Australia in the last quarter of 2023, with 40 per cent of those advertised jobs located in...

Using proper language when talking about disability

As our society progresses into a more inclusive and welcoming environment, it is important that we make a conscious effort to ensure the language...

One million drums and counting

If all the plastic AgVet containers Noel Bubner has processed for recycling were laid side by side, they would stretch from Balaklava to Adelaide,...

Seniors delay doctors visits due to cost

New research from National Seniors Australia suggests 68 per cent of older people have recently gone without or hesitated to access essential healthcare...

New Premium Rooms Open at Resthaven Mount Gambier

Four newly-built premium single rooms will be available at Resthaven Mount Gambier from mid-November, following a renovation at the home at 24 Elizabeth Street. Manager...

Monash study shows gut fibre may help skin allergies

A study conducted by Monash University has found that microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease. Published in...

VET students celebrate graduation

Tenison Woods College's Academy of Hospitality Class of 2023 have celebrated the end of their two year VET course in style. The group came...

Region celebrates World Red Cross Day

REGIONAL Red Cross Australia staff, members and volunteers, joined with Mount Gambier City Council mayor Lynette Martin gathered in the Cave Gardens/Thugi this week...

Students ready for Walk Safely to School Day

Students at Mil-Lel Primary School will join thousands of others across the country this week and take part in Walk Safely to School Day....

Cashing in at Englebrecht Cave

ENGELBRECHT Cave & Cafe recently held a cash only day as part of their efforts to promote the use of physical currency. The Reserve...

Mount Gambier winery achieves sustainability certification

A Mount Gambier/ Berrin small batch winery has achieved a sustainability certification for its vineyards. Caroline Hills took part in Freshcare's Sustainable Winegrowing Australia...

All eyes on Limestone Coast

THE Limestone Coast attracted leaders of both sides of state government over the weekend. Premier Peter Malinauskas travelled to Mount Gambier/Berrin to attend the Generations...

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Bubbles and brunch for breast cancer

A Mother's Day high tea will raise funds for the Mount Gambier Breast Cancer Awareness Group this weekend. Organised Ray White Mount Gambier, Event Company...

DJ course