LIMESTONE COAST

Local artist unveils new works

Sarah Laurie is branching out. Well known to many as the founder of Salubrious Apparel, a clothing label with stores in Robe and Adelaide,...

New chairman for Horse Traceability Taskforce

Victorian biosecurity specialist and former Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Ron Glanville will lead the National Horse Traceability Implementation Taskforce as its new Chair....

Kapyong Day remembered ahead of ANZAC Day

Mount Gambier Korean War veterans have been commemorated at a service this week. A service was hosted at the Mount Gambier War Memorial on...

Bright outlook for solar access

Cheaper access to solar energy could be on the cards for City of Mount Gambier residents, with council investigating how Community Renewables Programs are...

Local Sustainability Champion on the National Stage

South East sustainability champion Mary Irwin-Davies made her voice heard when she lead two sessions at AMPEAK24 recently. Held in Adelaide from April 14...

Mesonet roll out in the region

FARMERS in the Limestone Coast now have access to the Mesonet weather network. The Mesonet infrastructure, maintained and operated by COtL, provides real-time data...

2024 Group Training Employment Apprenticeship and Trainee Awards

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...

Galloping to the top

In a picture perfect finish Millicent Pony Club's Stacey Edwards has made history, winning the inaugural small pony National Pony Racing Series. The series...

Cup honours for Inter

INTERNATIONAL 6 d APOLLO 1 TENSION'S are always high when traditional rivals Apollo and International meet in Limestone Coast soccer. That was no different on Sunday...

Round 1 kicked off

BLUE LAKE 3 d NARACOORTE 0 BLUE Lake kicked off its 2024 Limestone Coast women's soccer season with a good win over Naracoorte. The Rangers opened...

Pioneers fight hard down the stretch

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

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

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...

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...

It’s showtime!

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Tenison’s new buildings blessed by Archbishop

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...

Mental health fundraiser ignites conversation

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

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

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

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

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...

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Galloping to the top

In a picture perfect finish Millicent Pony Club's Stacey Edwards has made history, winning the inaugural small pony National Pony Racing Series. The series...