Tag: volunteer
Devastating fires bring new wave of volunteers
RURAL areas are still on "struggle street" when it comes to gaining new Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers, despite a spike in recruitment across...
Volunteer dedication recognised with award
ONE of Millicent's best known actors has received a prestigious award for her dedicated efforts in helping future general practitioners develop their patient interaction...
Limestone Coast soldier joins bushfire fight
A MOUNT Gambier soldier involved in support efforts on Kangaroo Island has praised the resilience of the community in light of the "substantial devastation"...
Aged care facility brings outdoor garden comfort to residents
AGED care residents will be able to sit in comfort on new benches, which officially complete the Pinchunga assisted living facility's garden.
In recent years,...
‘Leap of faith’ transforms lives
A LEAP of faith to seek support from The South East Junction has helped transform the life of Mount Gambier resident Bronnie Leibhardt and...
Call out for emergency service volunteers
THE Mount Gambier branch of the State Emergency Service (SES) is striving to secure more volunteers looking to give something back to the community.
With...
SES volunteer recognised for two decades of support
A MOUNT Gambier State Emergency Service volunteer recognised for 20 years of service this week has no plans to hang up the orange overalls...
Knitter lends helping hand as hand-crafted blankets donated to ease winter chill
COLOURFUL blankets have been donated to those in need this winter by prolific knitter Amalia Morandin.
She recently completed her 87th blanket for Mount Gambier...
Renewed push for South East wildlife cull challenged
AN ANIMAL rescue volunteer believes a kangaroo cull is not the solution to reduce high collision numbers with the native animal on South East...
Charity drives animal support as Wet Noses receives share in pet food
A MOUNT Gambier animal rescue group has received over 600kgs of donated pet food through a recent national charity drive.
Wet Noses Animal Rescue was...
Couple head inland following three decades of park service
AFTER three decades of work with South East parks and land, Robe couple Jim and Judy Smith are opting for a tree change -...
Penola aged care revamp awarded
MENTAL health initiatives were in the spotlight recently with one Penola resident's efforts recognised with a Country Health SA awards.
Janet Brodie has been instrumental...
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Galloping to the top
In a picture perfect finish Millicent Pony Club's Stacey Edwards has made history, winning the inaugural small pony National Pony Racing Series.
The series...
