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SAPOL on the beat

CAPE JAFFA FIRE POLICE are investigating a boat fire at Cape Jaffa this week. At about 8.20pm on Sunday, May3 , police and emergency services were...

Moore reasons to celebrate

Mount Gambier newcomers Sarah and Emily Moore have had a lot to celebrate recently. The pair have recently moved the region, just in time...

Building a plan for future growth

The Naracoorte Lucindale Council is preparing for the future growth of the area, with a draft Housing Strategy now open for community consultation. The...

Digital Edition

Sport

Pioneers men split road double

THE Mount Gambier Pioneers men kicked off their NBL1 South double-header road trip with a welcome 111-108 victory over the Knox Raiders, before a...

Tough weekend on the road for women

ROUND 5 of the NBL1 South basketball season was not kind to the Mount Gambier Pioneers women, who suffered losses in a double-header road...

Mount Gambier indoor bowls Round 3 results

Kilsby Shield: Post-Tel d Mil Lel Forfeit, Glenburnie 63 d Saints 36, Commercial Club 55 d Moorak Red 43. Ladder: Post-Tel 6 points, 214.70 percent; Commercial Club 6, 122.06;...

Accuracy the key to victory

EAST GAMBIER 50 D PENOLA 42 WHEN your goal shooter nails 12 goals without a miss in the opening quarter you know you are in...

Top scores from small field

A SMALLER than normal field took to the Mount Gambier golf course for the May monthly medal on Saturday. B Grade (10-18) players...

Good start to finishing competition

IT seems like someone has flicked the switch this week to change between summer and winter right along the Limestone Coast, although despite the...

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Entertainment

Tribute show to rock the Helpmann

QUEEN ROCKS are set to rock Mount Gambier as part of their 2026 Royal Rhapsody tour, bringing to life the showmanship, musicianship and majestic...

Travelling entertainer returns home

TRAVELLING the world for work is everyone’s dream, and former Mount Gambier/Berrin performer Charlie Andrews has recently returned home to South Australia after five...

Migration stories collide in Renmark and Mount Gambier

THE story of an extraordinary journey from South Sudan to Egypt to the Australian stage is coming to the multicultural regional hubs of Renmark...

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, April 10 Dave Blackett, South Australian Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 4.30pm-8.30pm The Southern Undertows, The Bellum Hotel, Mount Schank, 3pm Bec Willis and Keith Smith,...

Gertners in the national spotlight

DOMINIC Gertners, Mount Gambier/Berrin multi-talented musician, touched the hearts of the nation after recently being featured on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)’s The Piano. The...

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, April 3 Christy Wallace Duo at Pizza and Tunes, Raidis Estate, Coonawarra, 12pm-5pm Limestone Americana, Robetown Brewery, Robe, 4pm Slim Krusty and Friends, Good...

Farming

Livestock SA industry vote

LIVESTOCK SA has opened industry voting on proposed updates to the Sheep Industry Fund (SIF) and Cattle Industry Fund (CIF). It marks the final stage...

30th red-tailed black-cockatoo count

THE Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo Recovery Team, in partnership with BirdLife Australia, is calling for volunteers to take part in the 30th annual count of the...

Trade agreement lets farmers down

THE newly signed Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement will disadvantage the Australian dairy industry, intensifying import competition and adding to the already significant operating...

Grain producers concerned fuel issues could disrupt seeding

A new survey from Grain Producers SA has found nearly half of South Australian grain producers are concerned panic buying could disrupt diesel supply...

Project to help South Australian grain producers navigate ISCC requirements

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is partnering with Pinion Advisory to help South Australian grain producers better understand and prepare for International Sustainability and Carbon...

Market Reports

Total Yarding: 5797 (+3014) Sheep Yarding: 759 (-233) Lamb Yarding: 5038 (+3247) NARACOORTE SHEEP AND LAMB Lamb numbers increased to over 5000 head after the previous...

In Business - Sponsored

New look for Glencoe grounds

The Glencoe Football and Netball Club has given its grounds a fresh new look, thanks to a timber donation from OneFortyOne. Arranged through OneFortyOne’s community...

Unique Naracoorte home hits the market

SAL Real Estate presents to market a property that combines character, space and flexibility. Set on a generous 4,808 square metres, this unique offering...

Sparkly star

For Peta Baverstock, the creator of Cuvée-Co in Penola, carving out a niche in Australia's competitive wine landscape wasn't about inheriting a legacy; it...

Sound path

Coming from a regional city, where word of mouth travels fast, Hearing Rehabilitation specialist Holly Sprakel is building more than a business. Through Sound...

True North at Field Days

True North RV are gearing up bigger and better in 2026 for the South East Field Days. On the popular corner site 421, True North...

Supporting all women, one bra at a time

SUPPORT, empathy and a friendly face are just a few of the qualities the team at Bare Necessities Lingerie brings to every customer interaction....

SA Government

Country crashes continue to claim lives

Regional drivers continue to contribute to a high percentage of the state's road toll, with country roads accounting for 60 per cent of fatal...

A Matter of Time

Troy Mathews was just 41 years old when he became the 46th person to die on South Australian roads in 2022. He was alone; a...

It’s not a right to drive, it’s a privilege

As the officer in charge of the Yorke Mid North Highway Patrol, Sergeant Tristan Graham has experienced first-hand the impacts road trauma has on...

The pain behind the loss

“THE harm creeps up on you — by the time you recognise it, it's already well and truly taken hold.” These are the words of...

See the signs, stop the harm

RECOGNISING the damage done early, and reaching out for support, are crucial to overcoming gambling harm for regional South Australians. Department of Human Services...

Strong support for regional communities

WHILE the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. ...

More News

Family fun night

FAMILIES are invited to a Family Night at the Mount Gambier Library on Thursday 14 May from 5.30pm to 7pm. The event will celebrate National...

Parking zones change

THERE will be a range of changes to parking in Port MacDonnell. District Council of Grant elected members approved to retain two 15-minute parking bays...

Sinkhole plans underway

SOME of the region’s biggest tourist attractions will receive its own masterplan. The District Council of Grant announced it would begin developing a...

Spread love this Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we want to help you show how much you love your mum.  We are asking our readers to...

Inclusive improvements at the library

COMMUNITY members across the region with low vision can now benefit from improvements made at the Mount Gambier Library, thanks to a donation from...

Mount Gambier ranked among Australia’s most sleep-deprived cities

Mount Gambier/Berrin has been named the seventh most sleep-deprived city in Australia, with new research pointing to long working hours and environmental pressures as...

Financial milestone reached for City

THE City of Mount Gambier has achieved an important financial milestone, with all special conditions attached to loans for Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre...

Aviation history on show

AVIATION history was on show with the inaugural Mount Gambier Aviation Museum Family Fun Day attracting hundreds of visitors. While the day showcased a...

Community feedback welcomed

COMMUNITY feedback is being welcomed by the City of Mount Gambier on a proposal to extend the lease for the land on Grant Avenue...

Bin changes ahead

Residents of Mount Gambier/Berrin will have to adjust to a new bin pick-up schedule, as the City of Mount Gambier makes moves to send...