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“NBN local” aim to improve customer experience
A NEWLY formed National Broadband Network (NBN) Local team dedicated to improving customer experience across the region visited Mount Gambier last Wednesday to meet...
Generous school project
SAINT Martins Lutheran College students have played their part in welcoming refugees to the Mount Gambier community through a fundraising project as part of...
Comfort teddies for psychological healing
THEY are not a toy, or just for children, but something of comfort and protection - a part of psychological healing.
Small, colourful and soft,...
Painting a Picture: Legendary brotherhood formed on open road
A NEWLY formed Mount Gambier brotherhood labelled the "Fomoco brothers" has gained a cult following among Ford owners after their adventure to the Early...
“An ode to the road” by Pat Boylan
There was movement at the servo for the word had passed around
That the Classic Falcon Owners Club invited us to town
Narooma was the venue...
Teachers exchange ideas with Chinese friendship cities
Mount Gambier City Council has facilitated a series of meetings with the local education sector to explore potential teacher exchanges to Chinese Friendship Cities Baotou Lu'an[...]
Big season for Borderline Speedway
THE Borderline Speedway is set for a big year of racing, with a full calendar that includes the jewel in the crown - the Australian Open Sprintcar Championship.[...]
Nominations open for outstanding citizens
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2018 Australia Day Local Citizen of the Year Awards, to be presented at Mount Gambier's Australia Day breakfast celebrations on January 26[...]
Lakers face Red Backs ont the road
THE Mount Gambier Lakers travel to the Ararat Fitness Centre tonight for their Round 5 Country Basketball League clash with the Redbacks.
Kane deWit has...
Son relives mother’s cycling journey
RECREATING a historic ride his mother Janice completed from Mount Gambier to Horsham in 1967, avid cylcist James Collins recently set out on the...
Critical decade for climate action
AUSTRALIA'S critical window of opportunity to tackle climate change is closing, according to a new landmark report from the Climate Council.[...]
MGDCA: Pride on the line
THE top-of-the-table clash in Barber Shield cricket should provide plenty of interest over the next two weekends, as North Sportsman's and West Gambier look...
Solo exhibition opens
Mount Gambier/Berrin artist Nita Von Stanke recently opened her solo art exhibition Beyond the Canvas at the Port MacDonnell Community Complex.
The exhibition will...
