LIMESTONE COAST

Paying it forward at Opus

TIMES are hard at the moment and Opus Music Café is doing their bit to pay it forward. The café now has the option...

Paving the way

Ahead of the state government's expected move to introduce kindergarten for three-year-olds, one Mount Gambier/ Berrin centre has taken the plunge early. Tenison Woods...

Workshop promotes soil health

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board (LCLB) is encouraging people to join a workshop exploring the dynamics of forest soils for wood production and the...

Radiation Treatment study due to begin

THE much anticipated feasibility study on radiation treatment facilities in Mount Gambier/Berrin will begin today with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) expecting...

Strategic Management Plan under review

In partnership with the community, the District Council of Grant has started to review its long term goals and strategies outlined in its Strategic...

Fallen officer to be honoured with state funeral

A police funeral to honour the life and service to the South Australian community of Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig will be held on Monday,...

Goode helping to keep SA history alive

Mount Gambier/ Berrin's Angela Goode has been named as one of two inaugural History Trust of South Australia regional ambassadors. Along with John Voumard...

Autocross concludes busy year

THE final round of the 2023 Autocross Series took place on Saturday, with a day/night event to conclude a busy year at SEAC Park. Coordinator...

Tournament approaches

THE BLUE Lake Archers' annual invitational tournament has opened for entries. The tournament weekend over January 13 and 14 has a new look which features...

Marshall back for another season

THE Castec Rural Pioneers this week announced Dylan Marshall will return for his second season at the club. At just 20 years-of-age, the 188cm guard...

Sunday success continues for visiting trainer

FOR Meningie-based trainer Tim Richards last Sunday was a case of wrapping up a successful month of Category 2 race meetings at Tara Raceway. With...

Three laps of windy circuit

THE weather was the talking point for the latest race in the Mount Gambier Cycling Club's Spring road series. After the heavy rain and lightning...

Wetting a line in the South East

THERE have been some challenging weather conditions thrown at us over the past week or so, but there have still been some lovely fish...

Generations in Jazz another success

GENERATIONS in Jazz has once again wowed the audience, both in person and online. Organiser Karyn Roberts said feedback of the event had been...

Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards Socials

MANY gathered at The Barn Palais recently to celebrate the Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards. A number of awards were given out on the night...

Generations returns to the Mount

WITH the Generations in Jazz (GIJ) Improvised Gala event held last week, event organiser Karyn Roberts said it was exciting to be able to...

Table top event biggest yet

WARHAMMER enthusiasts gathered in Naracoorte on the June long weekend to battle it out in the 23rd annual Terra Con competition. The fantasy tabletop...

2022 Reconciliation Week social photos

MEMBERS of the Mount Gambier community came together during 2022 Reconciliation Week. A number of events were held throughout the week to recognise the...

Kobe painting receives People’s Choice Award

A LIFELONG love for basketball has secured Mount Gambier artist Justin Clarke the most votes for the South East Arts Society People’s Choice Awards....

Market report November 9

Yarding: 1152 Change: 102 NARACOORTE CATTLE Tuesday, November 7 Agents yarded 1,152 cattle representing an increase of 102 head. Quality was mostly good with the grown and...

Hay market exceeds expectations

Australia’s hay market is exceeding expectations with suppliers being urged to make hay now to meet demand. Feed Central predicts strong demand for hay and...

Farm incomes to fall due to drier conditions and lower prices

After two record years, broadacre farm incomes are forecast to fall significantly in 2023–24 due to drier conditions and lower prices for agricultural commodities,...

Competition top issue for farmers, food code review chance to get it right

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a second review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. The NFF has...

Sheep and Goat eID rebate now open

As part of the national transition to electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats, the State Government has opened applications for its eID device...

Pests and weeds on the rise

The third national survey of pests and weeds shows 85 per cent of land managers spent on average around $21,950 in 2022 on pest...

‘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...

TOYOTA CRUISER: NO SINKING FEELING… YET

The Toyota LandCruiser dates back to the days when such vehicles were called wagons – none of this sports utility vehicle nonsense. Unfortunately, they...

NEW MG 4 SET TO SHAKE-UP THE AUSTRALIAN EV MARKET

MG Motor will be giving Australian EV buyers their first look at its new MG4 hatchback/SUV cross when it’s revealed at the Fully Charged...

HYUNDAI ADDS PREMIUM VARIANT TO ITS STARIA VAN

Hyundai has added a new Premium variant to its Staria Load range with additional safety, technology and convenience features. Just to set the scene, Staria...

KIA SELTOS SPORT+

Seltos is the second smallest model in Kia’s SUV range, sitting above the compact Stonic and below the Sportage. It competes against vehicles such...

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...

New Premium Rooms Open at Resthaven Mount Gambier

Four newly-built premium single rooms will be available at Resthaven Mount Gambier from mid-November, following a renovation at the home at 24 Elizabeth Street. Manager...

Monash study shows gut fibre may help skin allergies

A study conducted by Monash University has found that microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease. Published in...

Thank you from Boandik

On 1 October, the world marked an important observance: the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. Later this month, on 30 October, Australians...

It’s showtime!

THE Millicent Show returns next weekend with three days of events, trade stalls and sideshows - after having been cancelled last year due to...

Call for volunteers

MOUNT Gambier St John SA volunteers are encouraging local community members to get involved with the charity organisation. The organisation received about five applications...

Mobile wardrobe for people in need

CLIENTS of ac.care’s diverse services had the opportunity to collect a free set of clothes when a mobile wardrobe on wheels visited the Limestone...

Garden award given to dedicated locals

TWO decades of hard work has paid off for Penola’s Neville and Jo Dixon as they recently received the annual Garden of the Year...

Recycled clothing on sale

PENOLA Coonawarra residents will have the opportunity to clean out their wardrobe whilst raising funds with the Recycled Clothing Sale going ahead once again...

Positive Covid-19 test in Mount Gambier

SOUTH Australian chief public health officer Nicola Spurrier has announced a 40-year-old woman has tested positive for Covid-19 in Mount Gambier. Professor Spurrier told...

Bulldogs break drought

A GRADE - EAST GAMBIER 59 d MILLICENT 57 REGULATION time was enough to decide the 2021 Western Border netball premiership on Saturday, with East...

Wind does not deter bowlers

NUBMERS were down for the Millicent Bowls Club's 2-4-2 competition last week due to the funeral of one a long-time club member, Maureen Fitter. However,...

Shooters on target

A SHOOT-OFF was required to decide the winner of the SE Field and Game 100-target English Sporting Event. Sponsored by Richmond Park Sheep Stud, Stuart...

Archers take cover

INCLEMENT weather rolled across the region Sunday afternoon and prompted Blue Lake Archers to reschedule its outdoor archery round as an indoor event. The...

Rain dampens opening day

MEMBERS of the Millicent Bowls Club were joined by the mayor of Wattle Range, Des Noll on Sunday for the opening of the 2021/22...

Last chance taken in tight day of netball

A GRADE - HATHERLEIGH 62 d TANTANOOLA 44 HATHERLEIGH has one more shot at glory in the Mid South East A Grade netball season after...

Upgrades incoming

A suite of phone tower upgrades will be rolled out in the Limestone Coast soon, providing improved services during natural disasters. Telstra Regional general...

A toast to local winner

TWO members from the Limestone Coast Toastmasters Club participated in the Area C9 contests in Aldinga recently. In order to be eligible for competing...

Health network recap financial year

LIMESTONE COAST LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK STATISTICS: Emergency presentations: 36,880 Babies born: 607 Elective surgeries: 2889 Inpatient hospital stays: 19,049 Same-day discharge: 9964 Local residents: 68,777 Total staff: 1475 Total number of complaints:...

Rescue calls renewed

THERE are renewed calls for a marine rescue service at Port MacDonnell after a serious marine incident recently. Anglers Mark Adams and Eion Lawler were...

Troy Bell praises proposed social worker bill

MEMBER for Mount Gambier Troy Bell has expressed his support for social workers to be put on a register, similar to teachers. It comes following...

Saleyards a step closer

UPGRADES to the Mount Gambier Saleyards is one step closer after Grant District Council’s application to the Growing Regions Program progressed to stage two....

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Paying it forward at Opus

TIMES are hard at the moment and Opus Music Café is doing their bit to pay it forward. The café now has the option...

Paving the way