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Penola author launches debut novel
PENOLA author Ann Jones recently launched her first novel Tempting the Temp at the Penola Library, celebrating with more than 40 of the town's book lovers.[...]
Erebus duo races city-built chassis to Bathurst win
VICTORY: Erebus drivers David Reynolds and Luke Youlden hold the Peter Brock Trophy aloft after claiming the Bathurst 1000 Supercars event on the...
Uni opens doors to tech business
GROWTH GOAL: University of South Australia vice chancellor and president Professor David Lloyd, who visited the sprawling Mount Gambier campus this week. Picture:...
Stumps pulled on season opener
OUT!: Kongorong will not participate in the 2017/18 A grade competition.
THE start of the Mount Gambier and District Cricket Association was this week...
Livestock opportunities identified
PRECISION agriculture (PA) and variable rate technology (VRT) have long been used by the cropping industry to enhance productivity, while the livestock sector has...
Opera sound Mount Gambier bound
MOUNT Gambier is set be thrown into the national limelight with the launch of what will be the only international opera Aria awards competition...
Wood turning awarded
THE Mount Gambier Wood Turning Club Yarn Bowl Competition was held last month to recognise entrants' skills with the annual Don Golding Perpetual Trophy.
It...
Liberals promise affordable power
THE SA Liberals Party has announced a major election sweetener by promising means-tested grants for the installation of solar energy battery storage for households.
The...
Natural resources board members sought
NATURAL resources management boards across the state are seeking new community members committed to ensuring a resilient and healthy landscape for future generations. [...]
Fire breaks out at paper mill
A BLAZE that burned more than five tonnes of recycling material at the Kimberley Clark Australia (KCA) factory in Tantanoola on Saturday morning took firefighters around 30 minutes to control. [...]
Family fun at the Mil Lel Show
THE small town of Mil Lel was alive with activity over the weekend at the annual country show with many young families enjoying the...
Rural artists impress at annual competition
AN ARRAY of unique and creative artwork decorated the walls of the Millicent Gallery on Thursday night as part of the Wattle Range Council...
Scriven sits at number five
A SOUTH East minister has found herself sitting at number five on this year’s election ballot.
Minister for Primary Industries, Regional Development and Forestry Clare...
