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What’s on at the Mount Gambier Library

Christmas Book Drive 17 November to 14 December Give the gift of reading this Christmas for children in need! All donations will be donated to local agencies...

Fighting fires early

DUE to Victoria's low rainfall this year, firefighting aircraft will begin their service earlier than normal to boost the state's bushfire preparedness. Low rainfall...

New pharmacy for Horsham

HORSHAM’S newest pharmacy has just been unveiled, a move that is hoped to improve medication services for patients and staff across the region. Grampians...

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Sport

New addition to Pioneers’ roster adds versatilty

THE Mount Gambier Pioneers have announced the signing of forward Lara Edmanson, who will join the women's roster for the upcoming 2026 NBL1 South...

Trophies handed out

THE Millicent Golf Club women held their AGM last week, then 23 players enjoyed a nine-hole ambrose competition with drawn partners. A luncheon and trophy...

It is not that tough a game

TO find your ball on a golf course can sometimes be tough, which his what faced Millicent Golf Club's Andrew Ferguson recently. After a strong...

Weather reduces Hams Day games

THE Mount Gambier RSL and District Bowling Club held its annual Hams Day on Sunday, with 30 teams attending from all around the district. All...

Touches galore as players settle in

THE Millicent Bowls Club night competition has gone from strength to strength, with full teams and spare players to boot. Last week's competition saw touches...

One shot, one opportunity

THE Mount Gambier Tennis Club will host a One Point Slam next month, with plenty of incentive to win. The One Point Slam is an...

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Entertainment

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, November 21 Lady and The Amp, The Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm Girl’s Night Out - Singalong Choir, Woolstore Brewery, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 7pm* Southern Undertows,...

Rockin’ and Rollin’ on the Rails

MILLICENT is gearing up for its third consecutive Rock on the Rails event, with this one set to be one of the biggest the...

One year of Tunes on Tap

LOCAL music variety show Tunes on Tap recently hit its milestone one-year anniversary, celebrating a huge 12 months of showcasing local talent. Stephen Esnouf at...

Regurgitator makes long-awaited return to South East

BRISBANE-based alternative rock band Regurgitator will make a highly anticipated return to Mount Gambier/Berrin as part of their brand new Jukeboxxin' Tour next February. Regurgitator's...

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, November 14 Amy Shark, Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 7pm* Russ, The Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm Pure Addiction, Globe Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 9pm* Saturday,...

Amy Shark says hi to the Helpmann

AMY Shark will bring her solo acoustic show to the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre this weekend, after huge success on the tour earlier this...

Farming

International Dairy Week line up

INTERNATIONAL Dairy Week will return bringing together the very best of Australia’s dairy industry. Known as the pinnacle event for dairy breeders, exhibitors and...

Learn about seaweed use in farming

THE group behind the proposed seaweed production facility in Portland that aims to help lower methane emissions from the livestock industry, Immersion Group, are...

Weather it Together: Supporting South Australian farmers

THE state government has launched a new program by farmers, for farmers which promotes ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of people...

Sheep decline

THE Australian sheep industry is navigating a challenging period, with the national flock contracting by 6.2 per cent to 74.2 million head as of...

Making farms safer

A HANDS-ON event focused on safer livestock handling and farmer health and wellbeing will be held in Hamilton, Victoria to kick off National Safe...

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...

Motoring

Premium pedigree start to finish

The GR Corolla is not something cobbled together from old race car remnants. Its roots may lie in the Celica GT-Four World Rally car...

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...

In Business - Sponsored

Shaping the future

Advertorial KinKera Community is proud to be shaping the future of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in South Australia through its award-winning developments. With completed projects...

Minda’s opening hearts in the South East

ADVERTORIAL Minda stands as South Australia's leading provider of support for people with intellectual disabilities, offering unmatched care, support and community integration. We lead...

New report shows NDIS cracks

A new report has revealed that NDIS application approval rates for people with psychosocial disability have dropped by nearly two-thirds in the past five...

Learning that Fits Your Life — Adelaide University in the Limestone Coast

ADVERTORIAL For Mount Gambier local Narelle Pignotti, studying at Adelaide University’s Mount Gambier Campus will open the door to a new career path - one...

Counselling for prostate cancer patients

PROSTATE cancer patients across Australia who are struggling with their mental health are benefiting from free counselling sessions being offered by Prostate Cancer Foundation...

Unforgettable experience with Bush Buddies

If you are looking for an unforgettable way to get up close with Australia’s most iconic creatures, look no further than Australian Bush Buddies....

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Picton tours hospital upgrades

MINISTER for Health and Wellbeing Chris Picton has toured the new facilities at the Mount Gambier and District Hospital. Earlier today, Mr Picton joined...

2025 Mount Gambier High School Year 12 Formal

YEAR 12 students from Mount Gambier High School celebrated in style recently as they polished off their final year. Attending the formal at The...

Help in a handbag

BAGS filled with essential items can now be donated to support women and girls facing homelessness, domestic violence, or poverty this Christmas, through Share...

End of year performance

FOR one night only the Mount Gambier Theatre Group will grace the stage with two short performances. Put on by the two workshop groups which...

Fairer pay and better outcomes

THE Mount Gambier and District Hospital is continuing to operate with a staff shortage of about 80 places, according to the state’s nurse and...

Inspiring exhibition at Millicent Gallery

There’s always something happening at the Millicent Library and Gallery. Over the next two weeks, Gallery 2 features an inspiring Quilt Exhibition by Robert...