Tag: community
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...
Community quizzed to raise funds for centre
THE quest for new facilities at McKay Children's Centre will have many residents searching for answers tonight as part of a quiz night fundraising...
MND fundraiser holds ‘special place in heart’
MOUNT Gambier resident Lisa Fyfe recalled how her mother spent her final days communicating through blinking with little ability to move.
Braving the icy plunge...
Education union threatens to escalate industrial action
THE Australian Education Union has warned it will consider "escalating" further action amid the ongoing dispute between educators and the State Government.
The warning comes...
New float build underway for milestone Christmas parade
A BRAND new float is currently under construction for the 60th instalment of Mount Gambier's Christmas Parade.
Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin said she was...
Timber heritage preserved
THE Nangwarry streetscape has a new addition after a sculpture depicting the town's lifeblood - the forestry industry - was officially unveiled last week.
Created...
Safety bureau yet to release findings into fatal Mount Gambier charity flight
THE family of the Mount Gambier Angel Flight victims says it is looking forward to the full report into the accident being released to...
Soccer clubs drive responsible drinking culture
UNITED under the banner of the Good Sports Program, leaders from the Limestone Coast Football Association (LCFA) are proud of the way players and...
Good food bridges cultural divide
FOOD is often described as the universal language and the Mount Gambier Migrant Resource Centre hopes it will spark a conversation between refugees and...
Motorists warned of tougher road rule enforcement as safety measures ignored
POLICE have warned the community to expect tougher enforcement of road rules if people continue to ignore safety messages following another fatal crash on...
Weekend library lockout disappoints
BOOK lovers will no longer be able to enjoy Saturday morning at Penola's community library following a change to its opening hours.
Housed at Penola...
Mayor praises fire volunteers
THE fire danger season has come to an end in the Lower South East, however the community spirit of volunteer firefighters will continue to...