THERE are many sporting siblings who excel in the Limestone Coast, but few could lay claim to a bigger achievement than Mount Gambier sisters Nyah and […]
Sisters break into big league
Proud day for district community
HUNDREDS of people flocked to the Mil Lel Memorial Park on Saturday for the Grant District Council Australia Day celebrations. Bathed in summer sunshine and patriotic […]
Medal honours high-profile piper
WELL-KNOWN pipe major and community stalwart Barry Ward received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on Saturday for his ongoing contributions to Mount Gambier and surroundign […]
OAM recipient’s name in history books
FORMER South East business identity Jim Galpin was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on Saturday for his community-minded approach and focus on the preservation […]
Civic leader makes mark on Mount Gambier
MOUNT Gambier resident John Allen has left an enduring legacy across the Blue Lake city following years of service to local government and the community. The […]
Decades of service recognised with Order honour
PROMINENT Mount Gambier identity Eric Roughana OAM has become a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his decades of service to the regional community. […]
Region’s top cop ends career on high note
LIMESTONE Coast Police officer in charge Superintendent Grant Moyle has been awarded the Australian Police Medal just days before he will enter retirement. The region’s leading […]
Grass fire threatens windfarm
GIANT wind turbines worth several million dollars were undamaged by fires on the surrounding grazing land at German Flat near Tantanoola over the weekend. The first […]
Former forester looks back on decades of service
“YOU will never understand what community spirit is until you have lived in a small town like Penola, Tantanoola, Millicent or Nangwarry.” Those are the words […]
Riders hurt in sand cliff fall
TWO motorcyclists with fractured legs were airlifted by helicopter to hospital in Adelaide after riding their bikes off a large sheer sand cliff near Lake George […]