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Sand management activity at Beachport prompts cost concern
HEAVY machinery has been used for several days to remove built-up sand from the Beachport recreational boat ramp at a cost of $80,000.
Contractors have...
Images from the frontline
AUSTRALIA'S premier war photographer and former Millicent resident Gary Ramage is showcasing his record of combat at a new exhibition at the Millicent Gallery.
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Mental health stories shared
LOCAL high school students were encouraged to speak out about their mental health last week in a special R U OK? film workshop run...
Stand Like Stone’s Eat, Drink, Give in Penola
THE Stand Like Stone Foundation's Eat, Drink, Give pop-up bar event provided residents an opportunity to catch up for a good cause.
Raising funds and...
A better new year on Christmas wish list
WITH the festive season fast approaching, The Smith Family is calling on Australians to share their Christmas giving to ensure children in struggling families can look forward to a better new year[...]
Four-way fight for short-game crown
McCORQUINDALE Park will be a hive of activity on Sunday when the Country Living Homes Twenty20 competition hits town.
North Sportsman's will face Millicent, followed...
Boneham breaks silence on chemist contract
THE management of Boneham Aged Care Services has broken its silence regarding its decision to strip a Millicent pharmacy of its supply contract and...
Christmas Eve street party tradition ended
MILLICENT'S popular pre-Christmas street party will not be returning after a lack of committee involvement and management of the long-running event[...]
Back on track – Speedway upgrades unveiled for season return
A LONG off-season at the Borderline Speedway has resulted in some exciting improvements to the venue ahead of tomorrow's season-opener.
Sprintcars will headline the first...
Rural ambulance initiative launched
A NEW South Australian campaign has been launched to encourage everyday people to join the ambulance service as volunteers.
With a particular focus on rural...
Vandals damage swimming lake
POLICE action will be sought by Wattle Range Council against the culprits responsible for the latest acts of vandalism at the Millicent Swimming Lake.
Council...
Prize-winning rail lands precinct to represent state at awards
THE Mount Gambier Railway Lands won three prestigious awards at the Planning Institute Australia (PIA) South Australia Awards for Excellence 2017 in Adelaide last...
Archive goes digital for history group
THE Mount Gambier History Group has transitioned into the digital age, recently installing new computer servers to secure its expanding archive.
Supported by a community...
