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2024 Group Training Employment Apprenticeship and Trainee Awards

News 23/04/2024

LIMESTONE Coast apprentices and trainees have been recognised at the Group Training Employment’s (GTE) annual Apprentice and Trainee of the Year Awards. This year’s...

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Tenison’s new buildings blessed by Archbishop

23/04/2024

REPRESENTATIVES of Religious Orders, former students, staff and community members of Tenison Woods College recently gathered for a special Celebration of Journey and Legacy. On...

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Mental health fundraiser ignites conversation

22/04/2024

THE Shaka Project and local high school student Harmony Kennett have teamed up to try and tackle the stigma of mental health. Ms Kennett...

Council serves bow to association

News 22/04/2024

The Mount Gambier and District Tennis Association will persevere with site upgrades despite having a funding application rejected by the City of Mount Gambier....

Relive history with mock trial

News 22/04/2024

Relive the days of the Old Mount Gambier Courthouse at a special event next month. Custodians of the courthouse, the National Trust Mount Gambier...

Readers pick up local books

News 22/04/2024

Limestone Coast readers are picking up local authors more, according to a local bookseller. Collins Booksellers owner Sonya Beare said customers were keen to...

Registrations open for Mothers Day classic

News 22/04/2024

OVARIAN and breast cancer will be top of mind again this Mother’s Day with the Mother’s Day Classic well underway. Registrations are now open for...

Latest Sport

Pioneers fight hard down the stretch

Sport 23/04/2024

ANOTHER tight contest played out on Friday night for the Mount Gambier Pioneers men. Round 3 of the NBL1 South competition saw the Pioneers host...

Five on the trot for Pioneers

Sport 23/04/2024

A DOMINANT 31-13 opening quarter set a up a 16-point victory for the Mount Gambier Pioneers women over Launceston on Saturday night at Wulanda. Samantha...

Top performances in the ring

Sport 20/04/2024

THE 41st annual Mount Gambier Easter Showjumping Carnival was deemed a great success. Attracting a strong field, there was action aplenty in the two arenas...

Kybybolite claim silverware

Sport 20/04/2024

KYBYBOLITE 8.7 (55) d NORTH GAMBIER 8.3 (51) IT came down to the final kick after the siren, but Kybybolite held on to win the...

Women to blow Tornadoes away

Sport 20/04/2024

THE Mount Gambier Pioneers women will kick off Round 3 of the NBL1 South competition with a home game against the Launceston Tornadoes on...

Grand final rematch opens season

Sport 20/04/2024

APOLLO looks in a good place to go a step further in its 2024 Limestone Coast women's soccer campaign. Round 1 will provide an insight...

Latest Entertainment

Elmo’s Circus Dream

Entertainment 26/03/2024

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

Entertainment 15/03/2024

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

Entertainment 24/06/2022

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

Entertainment 23/06/2022

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

Entertainment 23/06/2022

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

Entertainment 21/06/2022

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

Latest Farming

Strong result overall for South Australia’s grain industry

Farming 14/04/2024

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

Farming 07/04/2024

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

Farming 06/04/2024

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

Farming 05/04/2024

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

Farming 04/04/2024

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

Farming 01/04/2024

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...

Latest Motoring

LEXUS ES300h SPORTS LUXURY

Motoring 23/04/2024

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

Motoring 10/04/2024

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

Motoring 20/10/2023

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

Motoring 12/10/2023

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

Motoring 20/09/2023

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

Motoring 11/03/2023

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...

In Business - Sponsored

Mining jobs plentiful for SA

In Business 28/01/2024

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

In Business 29/11/2023

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

In Business 07/11/2023

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

In Business 07/11/2023

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

In Business 07/11/2023

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

In Business 16/01/2023

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...

Community News

It’s showtime!

Community News 28/11/2021

THE Millicent Show returns next weekend with three days of events, trade stalls and sideshows - after having been cancelled last year due to...

Call for volunteers

Community News 14/11/2021

MOUNT Gambier St John SA volunteers are encouraging local community members to get involved with the charity organisation. The organisation received about five applications...

Mobile wardrobe for people in need

Community News 11/11/2021

CLIENTS of ac.care’s diverse services had the opportunity to collect a free set of clothes when a mobile wardrobe on wheels visited the Limestone...

Garden award given to dedicated locals

Community News 10/11/2021

TWO decades of hard work has paid off for Penola’s Neville and Jo Dixon as they recently received the annual Garden of the Year...

Recycled clothing on sale

Community News 26/10/2021

PENOLA Coonawarra residents will have the opportunity to clean out their wardrobe whilst raising funds with the Recycled Clothing Sale going ahead once again...

Positive Covid-19 test in Mount Gambier

Community News 03/10/2021

SOUTH Australian chief public health officer Nicola Spurrier has announced a 40-year-old woman has tested positive for Covid-19 in Mount Gambier. Professor Spurrier told...

More News

Centenary Tower designer commemorated 120 years on

News 22/04/2024

The Centenary Tower will celebrate 120 years since it was officially opened on April 27 and a memorial plaque will be unveiled to commemorate...

Coral’s musical milestones

News 21/04/2024

Coral Lynch’s love of music has shaped key aspects of her life. Born in Melbourne to a farming family on December 3, 1946, Ms Lynch...

Housing continues to increase

News 21/04/2024

THE first slabs for houses being delivered under the Office for Regional Housing’s Regional Key Worker Housing Scheme has been laid in Mount...

Oxlade steps into new role

News 21/04/2024

A new chief executive officer has stepped up to lead Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC). Lauren Oxlade started in the role this week...

Grant budget open for consultation

News 21/04/2024

Rates could go up 4.8 per cent and there could be an expansion to waste collection services across the District Council of Grant if...

Supporting the community in all stages of life

News 21/04/2024

A locally owned and operated business of more than ten years, Bare Necessities Lingerie is there to make sure you find the right fit....