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Robe Council opens EOI for Medical Centre

THE District Council of Robe has opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) for tenancy at the Robe Medical Centre to combat the challenges of...

History sits on the border fence

A PLAQUE has been erected just outside of Bordertown, which marks the northernmost marker, known as Wade's Termination Point, on the only legally declared...

Remembering Archibald Neil McArthur

Archibald Neil McArthur enlisted in the First World War at 38 years-old and left Australian shores in September 1916. During his time overseas he became...

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Sport

Girls flock to clinics

THE two sessions of the Girls Only basketball clinic held on Wednesday April 16 exceeded expectations in terms of participating numbers, the levels of...

Women face tough task

THE Mount Gambier Pioneers women face a tough test tonight (Friday) when they host the Waverley Falcons at Wulanda for Round 4 of the...

Anzac Day clash leaning to Tigers favour

SOUTH GAMBIER v NORTH GAMBIER (ANZAC DAY) SOUTH Gambier faces a mammoth task this Anzac Day as the Demons host reigning premier North Gambier. While the...

Speedway program beats weather

THE weather threatened to intervene in the final meeting for the season at the Borderline Speedway Saturday night. However, some quick thinking on the run...

High scores for April shoot

THE Mount Gambier Gun Club recently held its April monthly competition. The weather was a mix, with fine, sunny and rather hot conditions contrasted by...

Men look to consolidate position

THE Mount Gambier Pioneers return to Wulanda tonight (Friday) when they host Waverley Falcons. The NBL1 South Round 4 clash will see the second-placed Pioneers...

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Entertainment

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, April 18 Nick How, Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 7.30pm. Saturday, April 19 Stamina, Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 9pm The Short Sleeves, The Bellum Hotel, Mount Schank, 8pm If...

Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival tickets on sale

PENOLA Coonawarra Arts Festival 2025 tickets are now on sale. The festival is in its 33rd year, and has continued to grow every year....

Splash of colour at Woolstore

WOOLSTORE brewery's walls were filled with colour at The Art of Colouring in exhibition and book launch. Mount Gambier/Berrin based artist Mel Holtz showcased a...

LOLA returns to town

ADELAIDE-based punk band LOLA is set to bring their high-energy show to the Globe Hotel, where they'll be joined by a lineup of talented...

Colourful exhibition and book launch

THE Art of Colouring In – an exhibition and book launch will soon take place at the Woolstore Brewery. The local artist, Mel Holtz...

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, March 28 Brenton Williams, Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 7.30pm. Saturday, March 29 SummerSalt, The Old Mount Gambier Gaol, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 12.30-9.30pm. * Project V, Commercial Hotel, Mount...

Farming

Australian Women in Agriculture 2025 National Conference announced

The Australian Women in Agriculture (AWiA) 2025 National Conference will be held in Adelaide this August. The conference theme, Growing Futures – Breaking Barriers,...

Market reports March 20

Yarding: 845 Change: 76 NARACOORTE CATTLE Tuesday, March 18 Cattle numbers increased slightly to 845 yarded. The yarding consisted of 416 young cattle, 305 cows, 35 Bulls...

Australia’s food market entering ‘new normal’

Australia’s food market appears to be “normalising” after a “chaotic” five-year period – impacted by factors including Covid, supply chain disruptions and inflation –...

Keith spray workshop to educate growers

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is hosting a series of free ‘Best Practice Spray Workshops’ across South Australia this month, designed to enhance education, promote...

Low interest loans for low emissions machinery

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) has warmly welcomed news that low-emissions heavy equipment, trucks and utes will be eligible for low-interest loans under a...

Markets reports January 29

Yarding: 919 Change: -669 NARACOORTE CATTLE Tuesday, January 28 Cattle numbers were back by 669/head with 919 yarded this week at Naracoorte. Numbers were made up of...

Motoring

S-Cross lags behind competitors

Originally known as the SX4, the current model dates back to 2021 and shares its chassis with the Vitara. S-Cross brought a major makeover in...

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,...

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Plan the trip of a lifetime with Argyle

Tucked away from the noise of big-name agencies, Argyle Travel and Cruise has quietly become one of the travel industry's best-kept secrets. With more...

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,...

More News

Harmony market this weekend

Cultures will come together for a fundraiser for a popular community event. The Mount Gambier New Years Eve Committee will be holding a Harmony...

Rehoming partnership agreement extended

CITY of Mount Gambier and South East Animal Welfare League (SEAWL) have extended a rehoming partnership agreement until March 31, 2029. While the assistance was...

Rehoming partnership agreement extended

CITY of Mount Gambier and South East Animal Welfare League (SEAWL) have extended a rehoming partnership agreement until March 31, 2029. While the assistance was...

Double book launch for Santos

LOCAL author Beth Delos Santos will launch her two books ‘Bethany, In the After: Embracing the Beauty in Letting Go' and 'Bethany, In the...

Robe 2 Recovery celebrates 10 years

THE community-based veterans charity Robe 2 Recovery is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a four-day program of events scheduled during Anzac Day...

Air travel costs go up

AIR travel prices in Mount Gambier/Berrin may increase under a proposed airport security system. According to the District Council of Grant, in order to...