LIMESTONE COAST

New regional precinct helps mend bushfire damage

KINGSTON SE’s Keilira Precinct development was officially opened to the public this month, four years after the devastating Black Summer bushfires tore through the...

Band call out for Beer & BBQ

THE Beer & BBQ Festival regional Battle of the Bands Competition is coming soon to Mount Gambier/Berrin. The Untapped Tour aims to showcase the...

Councillor calls for waste report

A report detailing the City of Mount Gambier's approach to waste will be delivered as part of council's upcoming meeting. In April, councillor Paul...

One of the tops in Tupperware

Mount Gambier/ Berrin's Margaret Pink has been selling Tupperware products to customers in the South East for more than half a century. She has clocked...

Robe Hotel reveals renovated venue

Robe Hotel will unveil their now fully renovated beer garden, bistro and sports bar with a special locals event this weekend. The major renovation...

Author visits Limestone Coast

Best Selling Australian author Victoria Purman will again be visiting the Limestone Coast for the tour of her latest book The Radio Hour. Ms...

Robe student wins prestigious scholarship

A KEEN university student from Robe has received the prestigious Playford Trust Honours Scholarship as a part of the Trust’s annual awards night last...

Rangers topple reigning premiers in thriller

BLUE LAKE 5 d INTERNATIONAL 4 LAST Thursday's Anzac Day clash between International and Blue Lakes' A Grade men did not disappoint. The special occasion was...

Close games all around

BLUE LAKE 1 d INTERNATIONAL 0 JUST like the men's clash, the Limestone Coast women's soccer Anzac Day honours went to Blue Lake. The Rangers claimed...

Prestigious competition

THE 2024 Bowls SA Prestige Medley was held last weekend between the 12 regions across the state. Each region fielded nine players for the two-day...

Pleasant day on Bordertown course

ON a pleasant 24 degree day, 54 SE Veterans golfers ventured north to Bordertown and found the course in immaculate condition. Division 1 was...

Firmly entrenched in top four

THE profile of locally born and raised jockey Jacob Opperman continues to rise. This is despite him coming out of his apprenticeship and becoming a...

Challenge for archers

A PAIR of differing outdoor archery rounds enabled the chance for two winners to be declared when Blue Lake Archers ran their Sunday afternoon...

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...

Show society celebrates life members

TWO Mount Gambier Agricultural and Horticulture Show Society members have celebrated a collective 100 years experience between them. Malcolm Kilsby and Trevor Kuhl celebrated receiving...

End of season, but not of risk

Although the Fire Danger season came to an end in the south east this week, residents are still urged to be vigilant. The South...

City plans for future

Umpherston Sinkhole/ Balumbul is top of the list as the City of Mount Gambier moves to create master plans for four iconic precincts in...

What’s on at the Mount Gambier Library

Mother’s Day Craft Saturday, May 11, 9am to 1pm Sunday, May 12, 10am to 2pm Decorate a special keyring to take home for your mum or someone...

SAPOL Triage to take place

A NEW trial triage system within the South Australian Police will apply to welfare checks while other major callouts will not be affected. A...

Queer community hits back at Hood

AN online survey started by a state politician has sparked backlash from the local queer community. Member of the Legislative Council Ben Hood opened...

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New regional precinct helps mend bushfire damage

KINGSTON SE’s Keilira Precinct development was officially opened to the public this month, four years after the devastating Black Summer bushfires tore through the...