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Cyclists support country cancer patients

THROUGH torrential rain and fierce winds, cyclists from across the state have battled through harsh conditions this week to raise funds for country cancer patients. The team of 51 Mercer SuperCycle riders on Wednesday made their way to the Blue Lake city as part of their 1000km journey from Melbourne to Adelaide.

Major fundraising event in Mount Gambier

COLOURFUL costumes, a bright smiles will be in the plenty this weekend at the Blue Lake Sports Park as the community comes together to raise money for a worthy cause. Locally the overnight event has raised more than $750,000 for Cancer Council SA, funding vital support services, research projects, advocacy initiatives and prevention programs.

Resident sheds light on lack of consultation

"OUR little piece of paradise has been shot down in flames," Rod Fleming told The Border Watch this week, pointing out the imposing metal framework towering over his back fence. "I feel like a prisoner in my own backyard."

Community turns out in droves to support proposed indoor sports and rec centre

MORE than 300 people packed the auditorium at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre on Wednesday night in a show of support for a proposed indoor pool and sports complex. Around 400 apologies were received for the community meeting, which was called early this week by a working group representing four of the city's major sporting codes.

Medical equipment donation cuts patient travel

FOR years South East patients have been forced to travel hundreds of kilometres tor receive simple treatment of a painful, debilitating condition. However, those days are over, with cutting edge technology paving the way for better diagnosis and treatment in their home region.

School travel demand

A PENOLA school principal has called on the newly elected Liberal State Government to follow through on its student transport promise. Her comments come in...

Liberals lock gate to fracking

INDEPENDENT Troy Bell is "ecstatic" a moratorium on fracking in the South East will be implemented in the first week of a State Liberal...

Vaccine demand

A MOUNT Gambier woman who lost her precious granddaughter to invasive meningococcal disease has made an emotional plea for the B-strain vaccine to be...

Scriven likely for Upper House

MOUNT Gambier may have regional representation in the Legislative Council as Labor's Upper House candidate Clare Scriven looks likely to gain a seat. With 66pc...

Claret Ash caves in wild weather

THE last remnants of the fallen 20-metre high Claret Ash tree at the Cave Gardens in Mount Gambier were removed yesterday by Mount Gambier...

Hospital locked down during police incident

SOUTH East residents who were at the Mount Gambier Hospital earlier this month when a man allegedly threatened a staff member during a dramatic incident in the emergency department said they feared for their lives. [...]

Solar panel roll-out

MORE than 1700 solar panels and 180 battery storage units will be rolled out across the Limestone Coast in coming weeks creating a "virtual"...

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Unlocking growth: Aussie horticulture eyes Indian market

Australian growers are set to gain insights into the journey of their produce to India, with the aim to maintain quality and boost trade...

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