LIMESTONE COAST

Report your regional road

THE Limestone Coast has the most significant road maintenance backlog of any region, according to the Leader of the Opposition David Speirs. Recently launching the...

Ministers meet with businesses

MINISTER for Small and Family Business Andrea Michaels met with the Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce over the weekend. During the visit Ms Michaels...

Under the big top

It was an exciting night at the east end of Mount Gambier/Berrin on Thursday with dozens of families heading to the showgrounds to see...

Biggest Morning Tea tickets on sale

MANY will gather at the Blue Lake Bar and Bistro later this month with steaming cups of tea and delicious treats to raise funds...

Wild mushroom warning

With the cool and wet weather hitting the state, there have been increased warnings for people not to pick and eat wild mushrooms. Mushrooms,...

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...

Three cup meetings left

TO complete the 2023/24 racing season, there are three cup meetings remaining in this region. They will all be conducted within the next month and...

Saints continue to experiment

SOUTH GAMBIER v MILLICENT MILLICENT will continue to look for solutions in its shooting circle as it awaits the return of Demi Verbena. However, the Saints...

Best time to play

A LOT of golfers will tell you April and May can provide the best conditions to play golf locally and Saturday was a perfect...

Back at home for Round 6

THE Mount Gambier Pioneers women will kick off Round 6 of NBL1 South basketball when they host Nunawading Spectres at Wulanda this Friday night. The...

Men in good shape at pointy end

WHILE the Mount Gambier Pioneers men currently sit top of the NBL1 South ladder, that could all change in an instant and tonight provides...

Demons host Eagles in match of the round

PORT MACDONNELL V HATHERLEIGH ROUND 5 of Mid South East football will see heavyweights Port MacDonnell and Hatherleigh go head to head down at the...

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...

Chickpea tariffs lifted

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) have welcomed a decision by the Indian government to suspend tariffs on Australian Desi chickpeas. The tariffs were originally established...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Three cup meetings left

TO complete the 2023/24 racing season, there are three cup meetings remaining in this region. They will all be conducted within the next month and...

Best time to play