Tag: country
STAFF PROFILE: Shane Quintel – Machinist
AFTER close to eight years working hands-on with The Border Watch printing press each day, machinist Shane Quintel still learns more about his trade...
International stage for country ballerina
DREAMS really do come true for Mount Gambier ballerina Katarina Gajic who took a leap and set-off overseas yesterday to start her career as...
Region’s primary producers fed up with ‘farming pest’
SOUTH East primary producers are fed up with the costly damage to pastures and fencing by mobs of kangaroos.
As booming populations of the native...
Racing history harnessed by Mount Gambier club to be celebrated
THE Mount Gambier Harness Racing Club will celebrate 70 years of harness racing at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds tonight for the running of the...
Yahl property showcased
WHEN Helen and Terry Strickland purchased their sprawling property at Yahl in 1975, they inherited a cottage full of hay, a small weatherboard ruin...
Residents input sought to shape wetland strategy
THE clock is ticking for South East residents wishing to help shape a new regional drainage and wetlands strategy.
An online survey collecting community feedback...
Country women visit
THE world president of Associated Country Women of the World Ruth Shanks AM visited Penola last week to share her knowledge on empowering women...
Millicent hailed best in show
CROWDS flocked to the Millicent Showgrounds for the 141st annual Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Society Millicent Show at the weekend.
Perfect spring weather attracted locals...
Old time country hall eyes modern makeover
THE construction of accessible toilets and a long-overdue bathroom upgrade at Mil Lel Memorial Hall could become a reality if a bid for funding...
MSE Round 13 football review
PORT MacDonnell's chance at a 2017 Mid South East Football League finals berth is still alive as it gained two premiership points after drawing with...