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Dogs gear up to show skills

THE annual Blue Lake Dog Obedience Club will celebrate a milestone this year as it reaches its 50th anniversary. Initially the club was stationed...

Bin trial report approved

Recyclable collection will be easier for groups and individuals, if an idea proposed by a City of Mount Gambier councillor comes to fruition. Councillor...

Here’s to 100 years

KEITH resident Beryl Excell recently celebrated an incredible milestone, marking her 100th birthday on March 11. Born on March 11, 1926, in Adelaide, Beryl is...

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Sport

Golfers recieve honours

THE South East Veterans golfers were recently handed their season trophies, with a wide range of reciients. Games Played - 150 games - Glen Tilley (Millicent)/Trevor Williams (Penola). 200...

Blue Lake with dominant result

LIMESTONE Coast soccer kicked off on the weekend, with draw on Friday night between Gambier Centrals and International. However, it was Blue Lake who stole...

Mixed triples a big hit

LAST Wednesday the Ladies Handicap Singles sponsored by the Galpin Family was played at the Penola Bowls Club, with Heather Lambert winning the title...

Anne Whitty Memorial Trophy kicks off

A FIELD of 22 women of the Millicent Golf Club participated in the first round of the Anne Whitty Memorial Trophy and Long Drives...

Ideal conditions for Captain’s Day

PERFECT weather saw good scores recorded from several of the 26 women teeing up in the annual Captains Day at the Blue Lake Golf...

Demons sneak home in thriller

DEMONS 4 D BANDITS 3  DEMONS claimed a dramatic one-run victory over Bandits in the Mount Gambier softball grand final on Saturday. The Demons juggernaut rolled out under...

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Entertainment

Here’s to Lucindale country music

TOM Curtain will bring his latest tour, ‘Here's To You’ to Lucindale this weekend, featuring his award-winning Outback Show, Katherine Outback Experience. The Golden Guitar...

Country music fundrasier another success

ANOTHER successful fundraiser for the South East Animal Welfare League (SEAWL) took place at the Limestone Coast Pantry over the weekend. The audience was...

Storybook adventures come to life

A CROSS-border author has turned an idea that once began as a book into a growing animated series, encouraging local kids to get out...

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, March 13 DNR, Naracoorte Hotel, 8pm Limestone Americana, Robetown Brewery, Robe, 4pm Saturday, March 14 Any Other Sunday, The Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm Sunday, March...

Long live the King

THE Mount Gambier/Berrin music scene has farewelled one half of our favourite electronic duo, Sexy As Sh*t (SAS), following an announcement of Josh “JJ”...

Country hits for a cause

COUNTRY music fans and animal lovers can enjoy the perfect combination at the Limestone Coast Pantry this weekend for the South East Animal Welfare...

Farming

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...

Landscape grants open

LIMESTONE Coast land managers will continue to be supported with up to $150,000 worth of grant funds available. The Limestone Coast Landscape Board has...

All-terrain bike safety alert

SafeWork SA is urging South Australians to take extra care when riding quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles over the summer holidays following a spike...

Grains sector backs science

A landmark independent review has urged the Grains Research and Development Corporation to lift research spending to accelerate ambitious science and build long-term capacity...

Virtual fencing reality

South Australian primary producers have been given the green light to adopt virtual fencing technology, a move set to transform cattle management across the...

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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....

Precision and compliance

AllBuildSA knows that precision matters when it comes to disability housing, which is why they deliver specialist, NDIS-compliant home modifications designed to support clinical...

Growing Skills from Garden to Table

ADVERTORIAL Our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program at Sunrise Christian School, Naracoorte, is designed to provide a hands-on, real-world learning focus. The program connects the garden...

SA Government

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. ...

How to access business support through algal bloom

The State Government’s Department of State Development is providing a range of measures to support impacted businesses, and their owners and staff, through the...

Tackling SA’s algal bloom

A harmful algal bloom has been impacting large stretches of South Australia’s coastline since mid-March. South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Executive Director Professor...

Dining Cashback program brings visitors

A KINGSTON South East business has praised a cashback program which has seen more patrons come through its doors. The State Government implemented the Summer...

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Perfect day out for Millicent Cup

Millicent Racing Club held the Millicent Cup last weekend on Sunday 22 March. Sunshine and the promise of a great day of racing brought...

Travis Fatchen the new MP

THE seat of Mount Gambier has a Member of Parliament once again. Independent candidate Travis Fatchen secured the win from One Nation’s Anne-Marie Loef...

Big day out at the South East Field Days

LUCINDALE'S much-loved South East Field Days were another hit this year. Trade sites, market stalls, displays, entertainment and plenty of food and drink were...

Plan for more volunteers

More young people could be encouraged to volunteer, if a million dollar election government pledge comes to fruition. Volunteering SA&NT, the state’s peak volunteering...

What’s on at the Mount Gambier Library

Children’s Book Launch Belle and Bea’s Beautiful New Home Sunday, 22 March at 11am Author Kristin Martin and local illustrator Bianca Richardson launch Belle and Bea’s Beautiful...

Police have new authority

A THIRD shopping precinct will be added to the Dedicated Shopping Centre with discussions still underway. Recently, South Australian Police (SAPOL) declared two shopping centres...

New era for Glenelg Cruises

FOLLOWING more than three decades of ownership at Glenelg River Cruises Nelson, the McBain family has passed the torch to new owners who are...

Call for committee members

Following a successful 2025 event, the team behind Mount Gambier New Years Eve event is on the hunt for new committee members. Mount Gambier Community...

Community vows to fight for wall

COMMUNITY members have vowed to keep fighting for a local heritage wall despite its demolition being approved. The Limestone Coast Southern Regional Assessment Panel...

Candidates declared

Twelve people have put their hand up to contest the South Australian First Nations Voice to Parliament in Region Four. The region includes the...