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Tri-party agreement provides financial boost to Mount Gambier animal shelter
A REVISED funding contract between the South East Animal Welfare League (SEAWL) and two Mount Gambier based councils will see the organisation receive a...
OPINION: Elected members giver Grant an alternative leadership voice
IT is rare for a council to complete the so-called "backflip" and change its stand on a particular community issue.
Sometimes it will almost arrogantly...
Entries open for Christmas parade
THE 60th anniversary NF McDonnell and Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade is almost ready to roll down Commercial Street and the milestone event is...
Masters games bid gets fresh legs
A FUTURE bid for the South Australian Masters Games cleared a major hurdle on Tuesday night when it was backed by Mount Gambier City...
Bowls club canopy construction at crossroads
THE Mount Gambier Bowls Club's proposed canopy remains at a crossroads with the latest design for the structure failing to gain approval.
City Council has...
Fundraising target nears for new year celebration
ORGANISERS behind Mount Gambier's New Year's Eve community event are nearing their fundraising target, with City Council endorsing a $10,000 contribution, with a further...
World class cycling coup
MOUNT Gambier's reputation as a major regional event destination is gathering speed amid news an elite cycling road racing tour is now billed as...
Crane raises eyebrows in CBD
THE unusual sight of a crane towering above Mount Gambier's Old Town Hall in the heart of the city yesterday sparked the interest of...
NAIDOC week launched in Limestone Coast
THE Limestone Coast's rich indigenous culture was celebrated as NAIDOC week was officially launched yesterday.
A large crowd gathered at the Cave Gardens yesterday morning...
Users foot bill for waste fee hike
THE State Government is expected to pocket around $500,000 from councils, commercial and private users of the Caroline Landfill following an unexpected increase to...
STAFF PROFILE: Charlotte Varcoe – Journalist
GROWING up in regional Victoria, The Border Watch’s newest journalist, Charlotte Varcoe never dreamt she would be working in the newsroom.
Originally wanting to...
Council announces $1.7m outdoor pool refurbishment
MOUNT Gambier Aquatic Centre will be given a facelift sooner rather than later with City Council announcing a $1.7m refurbishment of the 34-year-old 50-metre...
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REVIEW: Wonderful performance by theatre group
MOUNT Gambier Theatre Group’s latest performance is not for the faint hearted.
This weekend marks the final performance of the critically acclaimed play Dinner....
