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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...

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Sport

Limestone Coast netball Round 4 results

A GRADE: East Gambier 50 (B. McKay, K. McCrow) d Penola 42 (A. Possingham, H. Klemm); Casterton Sandford 41 (I. Cleary, C. Finnigan) d...

Compelling win in multiplier

LAST Wednesday at the Mount Gambier Golf Club a multiplier stableford competition was held for the women, with 38 competitors teeing off. Blitzing the field...

Foursomes format at Lucindale

THE Lucindale Golf Club's women played club foursomes last week for two competition outcomes. Nett winners claimed the SA Golf Shylie Rymil Foursomes...

Apollo’s facelift becomes a reality

AFTER several months under construction, Apollo Football Club’s new change rooms and facilities were officially unveiled to the public in its opening event. Apollo club...

Third Port MacDonnell netball court worth the wait

THERE was much to celebrate recently for the Port MacDonnell Netball Club with the official opening of the Narelle and Lauren Lewis Court. Port MacDonnell...

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Entertainment

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...

Back N Forth tour hits region

TICKETS are selling fast for 360's ‘Back N Forth’ tour, set to hit Mount Gambier/Berrin next week. ARIA award-winning rapper Matthew Colwell, better known by...

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

Author Victoria Purman visits region

SOUTH Australian author Victoria Purman will visit several libraries across the region this May to celebrate the release of her newest release, The Marriage...

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...

Classic fundraiser returns

THE annual Mother's Day Classic is set to return to Mount Gambier/Berrin this weekend, inviting the community to gather and support breast cancer research. The...

Walk through history with new map

Mount Gambier/Berrin children are encouraged to take a walk back in time in May, as History Month begins. Mount Gambier Library is inviting young...

Community voice shapes CBD Master Plan

PROGRESS of the City of Mount Gambier’s next stage of its Central Business District (CBD) Master Plan is underway, with strong community and stakeholder...

College teacher receives recognition

ST Martins Lutheran College’s Courtney Lewis has been named a Rising Star for 2026 by The Educator, recognising her as one of Australia’s most...

What is on Port MacDonnell Community Complex

Port MacDonnell Community Complex. Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore what’s on at the Community Complex in Port MacDonnell, where new library items, children’s...

New program for parents available

A new program for parents and caregivers, designed to help support children's development, is open for Limestone Coast families. Inklings is a new, free...

What’s on at the Mount Gambier Library

History Month - Children’s History Walk Launch Sunday 3 May at 10.30am The Children’s History Walk is a fully illustrated self-guided walking-tour map that brings the Cave...

Generations of Jazz hits the region

THOUSANDS of students from across Australia and New Zealand have arrived in the region. The jazz students will gear up for a weekend of music,...