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University hub revealed for city
FLINDERS University New Venture Institute (NVI) has revealed details of the incubator hub it will open in Mount Gambier to help grow startup businesses.
The...
Sailing club reflects on history after founding member passes
THE second week of the Port MacDonnell Sailing Club 25-foot Challenge was cancelled due to the extreme weather pattern over the weekend period.
With sailors...
Sound of Christmas – Carols this Sunday
A RECORD attendance is predicted at the Mount Gambier Railway Lands on Sunday evening for the Blue Lake Lime FM Christmas Carols.
Last year around...
Track upgrades begin – Racecourse prepares for wintry weather
THE Mount Gambier Racing Club has kicked off a major upgrade to the track at the Allan Scott Glenburnie Racecourse, with drainage work beginning...
People power stands test of time
ROME was not built in a day - but nearly 100 years ago the Rook Walk overlooking Mount Gambier's Crater Lakes was.
The walkway alongside...
Young achiever nominations sought
NOMINATIONS for the Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards are now open to recognise the hard work of outstanding young people in areas including social inclusion and community service[...]
Rex Airlines response to concerns over Mount Gambier air services
CLARIFICATION: THE front page story of our Friday, December 8, 2017, edition states Regional Express has threatened to cut 24,000 seats per annum from...
Women in Business Christmas celebration
THE Blue Lake Homes Building Group showroom was full of Christmas cheer on Wednesday night as locals gathered together for the Women in Business...
Former student makes guest appearance
FORMER Naracoorte High School student Dr Kate Grarock will make a special appearance at the school's upcoming presentation assembly next week.[...]
New child care package announced
MORE than 3800 families in Barker will be better off under the Federal Government's child care overhaul, according to Member for Barker Tony Pasin.
He...
Hounds: Spirits high for Christmas Cup heats
THE clash of Lektra Stomp and Zuma Creek, two of the fastest greyhounds to have raced at Tara Raceway this year, will be one...
24 hour run for charity
FACING both a mental and physical challenge, Mount Gambier man Michael Mustart will put his body to the ultimate test in a 24-hour run...
Championship honours decided by small margin
THE Millicent Bowls Club held its Ladies’ Championship Fours in the first week of the new year.
All games leading up to the grand final...
