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North takes care of business
MOMENTUM changes were the order of the day at Vansittart Park as the eagerly anticipated re-match between North and East Gambier hit the court...
Super scare
THE Mount Gambier Pioneers almost squandered a 28-point half-time lead against the Geelong Supercats who clawed their way back into the game and almost...
Saints stand up to West challenge
WEST Gambier knew it would be a challenge to take on the reigning premiers in Millicent in Round 7 of Western Border netball, and it was a test that proved too much for the visiting Roos. [...]
‘One night only’ charity performance
IT WILL be the "grand finale" for Swinging with the Stars contestant Peter Zeitz when he hits the dance floor with partner Rebecca Hann...
South East commercial timber push
COMMERCIAL construction in the South East is poised ready for the possibilities of cross-laminated timber, according to industry expert Judy Barnett.
Ms Barnett, who founded...
Forestry estate sold at `basement’ price
A MOUNT Gambier forestry industry expert has claimed the region's softwood forestry estate was sold for a whopping $500m below its value.
Dr Jerry Leech...
State spending “disgusting” says Liberal MP
THE State Government has announced not one new funding infrastructure project for the Mount Gambier district in the 2017-18 state budget, despite unveiling a...
Softwood estate over-cut fear
FEARS have surfaced the region's softwood estate is being over-cut amid new figures revealing OneFortyOne Plantations has posted annual profits of up to $125.5m.
These...
Millicent farmland buy up
ANOTHER major Millicent and district property has been purchased by food industry giant Thomas Foods International.
Settlement is expected in the near future on major...
Dog owners told to ‘clean up act’
FINES for dog owners who fail to pick up after their dog will have extra bite from July 1 when significantly increased penalties are...
Parkland sporting potential
THE vast expanse of empty land at Don McDonnell Reserve could soon be home to sporting infrastructure including cricket nets, football goal posts and...
Fire medal for lifetime of service
A LIFETIME of community service has culminated in Mount Gambier Country Fire Service operations captain Bob Davis being named a recipient of the Australian...
Tall timber Pioneers bound
THE One FortyOne Pioneers women have welcomed Adelaide product Kelsey Rees to the club for the 2026 NBL1 South season, adding size, experience and...
