Local Government stalwart’s long-service celebrated
GRANT District elected member Shirley Little has seen the highs and lows of the Tarpeena community.
She can vividly recall the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires...
Community involvement leads to Alan Sloan Young Citizen award
A MATURE young man who has successfully balanced a leading role in the Australian Air Force Cadets 612 Squadron with volunteering, school and casual...
Cattle judge takes the cake at this year’s competition
A WESTERN Australian man has out-baked 63 others at this year's Bloke's Chocolate Cake competition at the Penola Show.
Renowned cattle judge Murray Williams had...
Primary school student initiative recognised at state level with prestigious award
A HEART-WARMING initiative encouraging inclusiveness among Limestone Coast primary school students has recently received state-level honours at a prestigious award ceremony.
The Mount Gambier District...
South East acts band together
AFTER performing a packed out final concert on October 26 rock band OATH, along with their supporting acts Low Expectations and Incarnation, have shared...
Nelson author shares ocean tale
THE region's rock lobster industry and its colourful characters have been weaved into a new fictional novel by Nelson author Jim Ewing.
The book -...
Local natural vineyard pest control strategy recognised
KOONARA Wines has been highly commended in the 2019 Landcare Australia awards for an innovative project which uses insects to reduce the need for...
Regional lobster catches at ‘all-time high’
LIMESTONE Coast professional lobster operators are enjoying all-time high catch rates and good prices according to a prominent exporter.
Robe's Sky Seafoods proprietor Andrew Lawrie...
City support group established to provide veterans a ‘helping hand’
A NEW support group has opened its doors to post-1975 veterans, peacekeepers and first responders to provide a helping hand in times of need.
The...
Invasion fish find triggers drastic action
ENVIRONMENTAL officers and university researchers trudged through a large water catchment with nets at the Mount Gambier Railway Lands yesterday in an attempt to...
Volunteer recognised with senior of year title
THE local senior of the year award for 2019 is heading to the seaside as the recipient is Beachport community volunteer Bob Grieve.
The senior...
Regional wine show praised by international judge
THE high quality Limestone Coast Wine Show has left a good taste in the mouth of Canadian wine judge Michelle Bouffard.
Reflecting on her time...
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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...
