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What’s on at the Millicent Library and Art Gallery

The Millicent Library and Gallery is brimming with programs for families, offering a fun and engaging way to connect with your child, meet other...

Ashes spreading at top of Mount Graham reunites two couples

Earlier this year ashes spreading ceremonies on the summit of Mount Graham, near Millicent, paid tribute to two couples with an historic connection to...

Calculators to creepy crawlies

When Mount Gambier/Berrin woman Danielle White picked up a camera and animal identification book while her kids were at school, she never imagined her...

Digital Edition

Sport

Tough test to reach big dance

A BIG test awaits the Mount Gambier Pioneers men this week as they host Sandringham Sabres in the NBL1 South preliminary final. Played at Wulanda,...

Big profile boost for Opperman

LOCALLY born and bred jockey Jacob Opperman has been given the opportunity to become the stable jockey here in South Australia for top trainer...

Wrapping up the Tara Tipsters Stake

ARARAT father and son team, Doug and Paul Hammerstein, was back at Tara Raceway last Sunday and successful in the Mount Gambier Breast Cancer...

On court action enters Round 16

MILLICENT v CASTERTON SANDFORD MILLICENT made light work of Penola in Round 15 but it was on the back of a dominant first half, with...

Top teams meet at McLaughlin Park

MILLICENT v CASTERTON SANDFORD A TOP-of-the-table contest will take place at McLaughlin Park this Saturday when Millicent hosts Casterton Sandford for Round 16 of Limestone...

Tough pill for Demons to swallow

WITH the Mid South East football top four sides all-but decided, this week's round of games are sure to be entertaining. PORT MACDONNELL V HATHERLEIGH PORT...

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Entertainment

TEST FEST: The Bards of Grant

How do you feel about being selected for Test Fest 2025? We are stoked to have the opportunity to play! Especially at the Sir Robert...

TEST FEST: Jøyce

How do you feel about being selected for Test Fest 2025? We are so stoked! We love performing and being involved in the arts so...

TEST FEST: Emily Ackland

How do you feel about being selected for Test Fest 2025? Test Fest is a dream for the local music and arts scene. I'm stoked...

TEST FEST: Gabriel Strachan

How do you feel about being selected for Test Fest 2025? I’m really excited to be involved in Test Fest. It’s a great opportunity to...

TEST FEST: Not Another Diva

How do you feel about being selected for Test Fest 2025? I am honoured to be selected for the debut of Test Fest 2025. Kyra's...

TEST FEST: The Library of Forgotten Things

How do you feel about being selected for Test Fest 2025? As a group and as individuals we feel amazed we were chosen to participate...

Farming

Free farm safety information sessions

FARM safety information sessions are being presented for 2025 National Farm Safety Week across the Limestone Coast. Hosted by South Australia consultancy and farm safety...

Viterra and Bunge Global merge

Viterra, with sites in Keith, Bordertown, Wolseley and Frances, has officially merged with Bunge Global after talks to combine the companies began in 2023....

Market reports May 1

Yarding: 870 Change: 257 NARACOORTE CATTLE Tuesday, April 29 Cattle numbers increased to 875 penned from the last prime market two weeks ago. The yarding consisted of...

Australian Women in Agriculture 2025 National Conference announced

The Australian Women in Agriculture (AWiA) 2025 National Conference will be held in Adelaide this August. The conference theme, Growing Futures – Breaking Barriers,...

Market reports March 20

Yarding: 845 Change: 76 NARACOORTE CATTLE Tuesday, March 18 Cattle numbers increased slightly to 845 yarded. The yarding consisted of 416 young cattle, 305 cows, 35 Bulls...

Australia’s food market entering ‘new normal’

Australia’s food market appears to be “normalising” after a “chaotic” five-year period – impacted by factors including Covid, supply chain disruptions and inflation –...

Motoring

Price drops, but not quality

We’re all familiar with the old adage that ‘if something seems too good to be true then it probably is’. Well, that’s not the...

Avenger EV toughs it out in the city

Buyer beware: while so-called ‘range anxiety’ can strike fear in the heart of the electric vehicle driver, there is another phrase that is doing...

S-Cross lags behind competitors

Originally known as the SX4, the current model dates back to 2021 and shares its chassis with the Vitara. S-Cross brought a major makeover in...

Volvo EX30 off on power walk

With the new EX30 electric SUV Volvo appears to be walking the talk toward its being a solely electric vehicle manufacturer by 2030. The...

TOYOTA GRANVIA IS A PREMIUM PEOPLE MOVER

Launched here in 2019 the Toyota Granvia effectively replaced the long-running Tarago people mover. At the same time, it moved its target audience beyond...

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...

In Business - Sponsored

Say no to bullying in schools

There has been a surge in sign-ups for an national anti-bullying lesson. From 26,000 enrollments to more than 394,000, Kids Helpline @ School is...

You don’t have to do this alone

When someone you love is seriously ill, it can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Many families in our...

Their family, caring for yours

Owned by Bec and Stacy Fiegert, Rosedale Funerals is proudly Mount Gambier’s only truly local family owned and operated funeral home, dedicated to providing...

From Millicent to MIT

From a small-town high school to international engineering projects, Jordan Agnew’s career path is a testament to innovation, hard work, and a deep connection...

From qualified plumber to heating specialist

With more than 15 years of plumbing experience, including a decade running his own successful business, PSM Plumbing, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge...

Founded in the South East, for the South East

As SAL heads into its 42nd year working with, and meeting the needs of the South East of South Australia; the Limestone Coast; founded...

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Eisteddfod powers through for big comp

THE Mount Gambier Eisteddfod recently experienced two days of talented children and adults showcasing their skills in poetry, readings, impromptus and drama performances at...

SES remove liters of water

STATE Emergency Service (SES) personnel spent a number of days in Kingston pumping thousands of litres of flood water back into Maria Creek. Throughout...

Jewellers highlighted

THE Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre has welcomed two new exhibitions. ‘JamFactory ICON Julie Blyfield: Chasing a Passion’ and ‘Phil Riley: I Own a...

2025 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

MOUNT Gambier's Aboriginal Family Support Services hosted its annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day last week. The day recognises and is...

New pit stop for Salt Creek

A NEW heavy vehicle rest area has begun construction along Salt Creek. The new infrastructure build will include five heavy vehicle parking bays, a...

Beach crew hit the road

Local Variety Bash Car 041 is ready to hit the road on Saturday, August 8, with a crew of four named the Beachport Beach...