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Senate inquiry into airfare

TRAVELLERS flying from Mount Gambier/Berrin are paying hundreds more to reach Melbourne compared to those departing Adelaide. The District Council of Grant released its submission...

Re-election medical commitment

A NEW $13m medical school training centre may be built in Mount Gambier/Berrin if the current government is re-elected. Announced earlier this week, Minister...

Jenner enquires about environment

THE implementation of an Environmental Sustainability Policy may soon be on the cards for the City of Mount Gambier. Councillor Paul Jenner initiated a...

Digital Edition

Sport

Naracoorte dominate Federals for big win

NARACOORTE 14 D FEDERALS 1 NARACOORTE Division 2 secured a commanding 14-1 victory over Federals on Saturday, powered by a decisive nine-run rally in...

South takes win after seesaw battle

SOUTH 9 FEDERALS 7 IN a seesaw battle on Saturday, South Division 1 held off a persistent challenge from Federals to claim a 9-7 victory,...

Big win for Centrals

CENTRAL 20 D TIGERS 7 CENTRAL Division 1 unleashed a powerful offensive display, defeating Tigers by a final score of 20-7 in a high-scoring contest...

Plenty fish found on the weekend

A somewhat breezy weekend across the South East kept a few anglers off the water, but those who did brave the breeze found plenty...

Ladies golf a hit

A large field of 47 lady golfers teed off for the second Round of the Summer Salver at the Mount Gambier Golf Club. The...

Strong win for Demons

WANDERERS 13 D CONCORDES UNITED 6 Wanderers took on Concordes United for the annual CFS round, both teams looking for a win as the season...

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Entertainment

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, February 6 Regurgitator, Dem Mob, Tonix and, Globe Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 6.30pm* Longbeach Pickers, Robetown Brewery, Robe, 4pm Saturday, February 7 Jens Erupts Festival with SAS, Suburban...

Feedback wanted on arts grants

MUSICIANS, artists and arts organisations are encouraged to share feedback on CreateSA's grant programs. CreateSA is reviewing its grants programs to ensure they better...

Immersive worlds in The Dome

THE Adelaide Fringe’s Dome Experience is set to hit the road soon, with a preseason run set to wow crowds in Mount Gambier/Berrin. Through support...

Penola Players opens doors

PENOLA Players have invited the community along to an open day to be held next weekend, complete with a free sausage sizzle, soft drinks...

Regurgitator brings Jukeboxxin’ to the South East

AUSTRALIAN alternative rock band Regurgitator is gearing up for a return to their massive Jukeboxxin’s Tour with Aboriginal hip-hop group DEM MOB backing them...

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, January 30 Lady and The Amp, The Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm Low Expectations, The Bellum Hotel, Mount Schank, 8.30pm Limestone Americana, Robetown Brewery, Robe, 4pm...

Farming

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...

rebate for resting growers

A new round of a rebate for grape growers to trial resting their vineyards has been launched for the 2025-26 growing season, assisting grape...

Motoring

Premium pedigree start to finish

The GR Corolla is not something cobbled together from old race car remnants. Its roots may lie in the Celica GT-Four World Rally car...

Price drops, but not quality

We’re all familiar with the old adage that ‘if something seems too good to be true then it probably is’. Well, that’s not the...

Avenger EV toughs it out in the city

Buyer beware: while so-called ‘range anxiety’ can strike fear in the heart of the electric vehicle driver, there is another phrase that is doing...

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...

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Mental health support available

BEYOND Blue is providing mental health support to those impacted by the fires in Victoria. The impact of extreme weather events and natural disasters on...

Make your memories at Orchard Gardens

Orchard Gardens is a lovingly curated collection of romantic and photographic spaces designed as the perfect backdrop for your once in a lifetime celebration. Host...

Capture your perfect family memories

Matilda Jones is a natural light photographer based in Lower South East and Western Victoria areas. With a creative passion for capturing moments in time...

Shaping the future

Advertorial KinKera Community is proud to be shaping the future of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in South Australia through its award-winning developments. With completed projects...

Minda’s opening hearts in the South East

ADVERTORIAL Minda stands as South Australia's leading provider of support for people with intellectual disabilities, offering unmatched care, support and community integration. We lead...

New report shows NDIS cracks

A new report has revealed that NDIS application approval rates for people with psychosocial disability have dropped by nearly two-thirds in the past five...

SA Government

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...

More News

Next step for landfill

CAROLINE Landfill has delivered significant greenhouse gas reductions, with new data confirming millions of cubic metres of methane have been captured and safely destroyed...

Council sponsorship now open

DOORS are now open on round two of the City of Mount Gambier Grants and Sponsorships Program. This financial year alone council is committing...

New building open for St Martins

SENIOR students at St Martins Lutheran College are settling into a new chapter of campus life with the opening of the college’s senior student...

OnefortyOne co-generation project updates

PHASE one of OneFortyOne’s co-generation project has been completed with the new fuel handling system now successfully operational at the Jubilee Sawmill. The fuel...

Boys’ club satire to hit the stage

AWARD-winning comedy play 'Trophy Boys,' is set to debut for regional audiences in Mount Gambier/Berrin this March, ahead of its run in Adelaide. The production...

Beach repairs on note

COASTAL infrastructure along the District Council of Grant area is estimated to cost $2.4m in repairs. Elected members approved a replacement of the current...

New breast care services

THOSE needing surgical breast care procedures may be able to have it closer to home. The Mount Gambier and District Hospital has recently opened...

Saleyard canteens reach top 10

TWO of the Limestone Coast region’s saleyard canteens have been named some of the top saleyard canteens in the country. Mount Gambier and District...

Get ready to slip on your gloves to clean

Australians are being called to action as Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday, 1 March 2026. From city streets to remote beaches, families,...

AGSA Screen: Wavelength launches at Walkway Gallery

Tatiara locals can experience a rare exhibition, due to open next week at the Walkway Gallery. Experience the works and worldviews of moving image...