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$7m farmland sale
A RECORD auction price for Robe grazing land was achieved last Friday when the Bullock family sold their two farms for almost $7m.
In Imperial...
Abandon ship?
AN INDEPENDENT consultant has recommended dramatically scaling back services at the Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre following a comprehensive review of the city's...
Region inspires sea shanties
COMPOSING traditional sea shanties inspired by the Shipwreck Coast, Adam Hardcastle immersed himself in the life of a 19th century Portland resident last month.
Eating...
Court efficiency improved
A WELCOME change to legal proceedings in Mount Gambier is expected to improve court efficiency in the region with the Office of the Director...
Speeding drivers nabbed
LIMESTONE Coast highway patrol has nabbed 52 motorists for speeding during a state-wide road safety operation focusing on drivers "creeping" over the speed limit...
Lions leader appointed
THE Penola Lions Club held their 51st changeover on June 30 where 53 members and guests celebrated the conclusion of another successful year.
The changeover,...
Antarctic Explorer honoured
PENOLA students have united to ensure Penola-born polar explorer John Riddoch Rymill is honoured as part of Australia's new icebreaker competition, which could see...
Fruitful Cide Project
THE Cide Project has now completed another successful vintage from their home-grown apples produced at Kalangadoo residents Peter and Carol McDonald's orchard.
The Cide Project...
Clayfield stands down
INTERNATIONALLY recognised winemaker Greg Clayfield has officially stepped down as Zema Estate's respected winemaker, taking with him a long list of achievements, memories, friendships...
Winning ticket sold
A MYSTERY person who bought a Saturday X Lotto ticket last week at Mount Gambier business Foxies Deli has won a share of $496,000.
The lucky winner...
1962 Vespa Scooter
RESTORING enthusiast Paul Jupe has recreated and personalised his 1962 Vespa Scooter, which he used as regular transport.
Purchasing it in 1968 for $245, Mr...
Beach Energy announces drilling site
COONAWARRA vignerons and anti-gas mining campaigners have expressed disbelief that a proposed $12m conventional gas well will be drilled just a "stone's throw" from...
Low-scoring affair at Scott Park
EAST GAMBIER 10/113 D SOUTH GAMBIER 10/94
ROUND 7 of Barber Shield cricket saw East Gambier victorious against South Gambier in a low-scoring one-day contest.
Played...
