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Slow down and enjoy the scenery

Following requests from community members more than 18 months ago for a speed limit change along Beachport's Bowman Scenic Drive, new signs have finally...

Unknown future for sailing club

With the lease between the Rivoli Bay Sailing Club and the Wattle Range Council (WRC) lapsing, the club would love to see their club-rooms...

Data collection drives future growth

Recent investment by Wattle Range Council into a subscription based data analytical tool which provides detailed bank transaction data is granting valuable insight into...

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Sport

Local interest in feature races

THE Cox Plate and the Melbourne Cup, two of the feature Group 1 spring races in Australia, will mean something special for a few...

Demons on hunt for second win

SOUTH GAMBIER v MIL LEL SOUTH Gambier has already equalled its win count from last season with an upset victory over reigning premier West Gambier...

Teams chase first win

WEST GAMBIER v EAST GAMBIER BOTH sides will be out to bounce back from opening round disappointments when the Roos and Bulldogs meet over the...

Tigers confident at home

NORTH GAMBIER v PENOLA NORTH Sportsman's made short work of Mil Lel in Round 1 and the Tigers will be chasing another strong performance at...

Lakers men in form

THE Mount Gambier Lakers men hit the road tomorrow to face Horhsam Hornets in Round 3 of the Country Basketball League season. The Lakers are...

Lakers women face big challenge

MOUNT Gambier's Lakers women face a tough test on Sunday when they hit the road to take on Portland Coasters in Round 3 of...

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Entertainment

New release for Stuckey

KANE Stuckey and Nic Beare, known by his stage name Esketamine, have recently collaborated on a new track. A former singing student of Stuckey’s, Beare...

Music awards nominations open

MUSICSA have recently announced nominations for the 2024 South Australian Music Awards are now open. The awards aim to recognise those that have made...

New track for Newman

ALISON Newman has recently released the second part of her story - her new song Free Me. Five tracks made up her latest EP,...

A win for artists and venues

Woolstore Brewery owners Kylie and Chris Ind were excited to be named as one of the live music venues that the newly launched Project:...

Collaboration aims to revitalise region’s live music

PROJECT: Music South East launched this week following a partnership between MusicSA and the City of Mount Gambier. The year-long regional live music activation program...

Line-up locked in to battle

BANDS are set to hit the stage later this year for the return of Battle of the Bands in Mount Gambier/Berrin with the event’s...

Farming

Help wanted against African lovegrass

THE Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) will be offering free African lovegrass control to landholders through the African Lovegrass Control Program in...

Confidence returns

Confidence has returned to Australia’s farming sector following a mid-year dip in sentiment, as more favourable livestock markets and beneficial rain in some cropping...

Quarterly red meat production lifts and global demand remains very strong

The latest quarterly statistics on livestock slaughtered and meat production from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed the female slaughter rate (FSR)...

Helping your team learn and grow

Farmers know looking after their dairy herd is a given. But Dairy South Australia Mount Gambier extension coordinator Alberta Badu-Yeboah believes looking after the...

New study to benchmark crop residue emissions

A new $8 million national study is set to quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from crop residues, to help the Australian grains industry accurately...

Underground acoustics amplify soil health

Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms – a bit like an underground rave concert of...

Motoring

Volvo EX30 off on power walk

With the new EX30 electric SUV Volvo appears to be walking the talk toward its being a solely electric vehicle manufacturer by 2030. The...

TOYOTA GRANVIA IS A PREMIUM PEOPLE MOVER

Launched here in 2019 the Toyota Granvia effectively replaced the long-running Tarago people mover. At the same time, it moved its target audience beyond...

LEXUS ES300h SPORTS LUXURY

The growth in SUV sales has seen a corresponding decline in demand for traditional four-door sedans. In the case of Lexus only two of...

NISSAN NAVARA PRO-X DUAL CAB UTILITY

Okay. Now I’m confused. The Nissan Navara PRO-4X was replaced by the PRO-4X Warrior which in turn has recently been replaced by the much-hyped PRO-4X...

‘S’ PUTS ON JOLION GOOD SHOW

The Chinese automobile maker GWM Haval has spiced up its popular small petrol sports utility vehicle segment with the addition of a Jolion S,...

Strong fuel efficiency standards the key to $13 billion benefit for Australians

AUSTRALIANS can individually save up to $1200 a year on vehicle running costs if the federal government delivers strong fuel efficiency standards, new modelling...

In Business - Sponsored

Passing the baton

Owning their own business is a step up for Brendan Fleming and Thomas Garner, who are the proud owners of Mount Gambier Mechanical and...

Step down for Phil Maywald

AFTER more than 50 years in the mechanics industry, Mount Gambier/Berrin’s Phil Maywald is taking a step back, as he and his wife Lisa...

Mining jobs plentiful for SA

MINING jobs were highly advertised in South Australia in the last quarter of 2023, with 40 per cent of those advertised jobs located in...

Using proper language when talking about disability

As our society progresses into a more inclusive and welcoming environment, it is important that we make a conscious effort to ensure the language...

One million drums and counting

If all the plastic AgVet containers Noel Bubner has processed for recycling were laid side by side, they would stretch from Balaklava to Adelaide,...

Seniors delay doctors visits due to cost

New research from National Seniors Australia suggests 68 per cent of older people have recently gone without or hesitated to access essential healthcare...

More News

Kidsflix promotes inclusivity

KIDSFLIX will return to Mount/Gambier this weekend for a movie screening for children with special needs, disabilities and illnesses. Hosted with The Hospital Research Foundation...

Damage to Casterton after storm

CASTERTON has suffered severe damage after a strong storm cell hit the township this week. The storm hit the state's south-west late afternoon on Wednesday,...

Lobster tariff lift concerns

CHINA is expected to reopen its doors to crayfish before the festive season after the industry had a gross state product loss of $400m. Last...

Controversial artwork approved

A mythical blue creature imagined to have escaped the Earth will soon find a home in Mount Gambier/ Berrin's central business district (CBD). After...

Funding boost for Yahl Memorial Hall

Yahl Memorial Hall will benefit from a $1000 federal government grant which would assist in purchasing a few much needed items for the site....

Hood termination bill fails

MEMBER of the Legislative Council Ben Hood’s controversial termination of pregnancy bill has not passed the Upper House. Debated deep into the evening on Wednesday,...