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SA Variety Bash finish line
HUNDREDS of Mount Gambier residents made the most of the sunny weather on Saturday, cheering on around 300 quirky costumed SA Variety Bash participants...
SA Variety Bash success
MOUNT Gambier's main street was full of some interesting characters over the weekend with the likes of The Joker, The Muppets and even a...
Tall timber in workplace safety
LOCAL industry body OneSafe Group has been announced as a finalist in the 2017 national Forest Industry Innovation Awards.[...]
Firefighters put bodies on the line
TWO Millicent Country Fire Service volunteers will step up to fight mental illness by climbing up 28 floors wearing 25kg of turnout gear and breathing apparatus next month[...]
Young music star on rise
TALENTED young Mount Gambier musician Ellyana Sims has set the bar high, launching her first EP at the age of 15.
A highly skilled vocalist...
Libs pledge to help farmers in disputes with resource companies
THE State Liberals have pledged to help farmers involved in land access disputes with resource companies by funding the Small Business Commissioner to facilitate...
Belle of the ball
FORMER Mount Gambier basketballer Isabelle Stratford is well and truly on her way to pursuing her dreams after she achieved selection an upcoming camp...
South East ingenuity awarded
SOUTH East mixed farmer Lachlan Seears was recognised for his contribution to the agriculture sector at a special awards ceremony at Parliament House.
Joining eight...
Trailer stolen from Millicent
POLICE are investigating the theft of a trailer from a Millicent building site sometime between 4pm on Wednesday 16 August and 7.30am Thursday 17 August[...]
Martial art showcase
MEMBERS of Jik Cheung Kung Fu Australia were recently provided the opportunity to attend a two-day martial arts seminar in Adelaide.
Held by the Society...
Science meets performing arts
REIDY Park Primary School students explored the world of science in a creative and immersive fashion this week on the stage at the Sir...
Social justice champion celebrated
AFTER a long battle with pancreatic cancer, local icon Viv Maher passed away at Ashford hospital in Adelaide on Wednesday evening.
Devoted husband Jim has...














