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Show season begins
WHETHER you are racing around in a billy cart or bouncing on the jumping castle, this year's annual Mil Lel Show promises to have...
Cycle speedway veteran returns – Part Two
RETURNING to the track for competitive cycle speedway racing was definitely not on the cards for Mount Gambier's Elliott Jones after he retired from...
Seniors month under way
THE Postive aspects of ageing were honoured on Tuesday afternoon at Wattle Range Council's Celebrate Seniors Month official opening.
Around 60 community members attended the...
Shoppers urged to look local
A MOUNT Gambier business leader has called on residents to support regional retailers as online shopping figures soar in the Blue Lake city.
Figures released...
City fire station wins top honour
THE Mount Gambier Metropolitan Fire Service station has been awarded the coveted Chief Officer's Shield for first place following last month's annual audit and...
Millicent chemist support call
COMMUNITY members are being urged to back Millicent Chemist and Giftware following the loss of a lucrative service agreement.[...]
Spring floral fanfare
IN BLOOM: Millicent Orchid Society member Glenn Schapel with a few of the 100 plants on display at the annual orchid show.
THE Millicent...
Fox family determined to fight change
THE desire to remain at McNamara Park still stands for the Mount Gambier Junior Motorcycle Club despite the passing of life member Laurie Fox.
Mr...
Council endorses design for new-look Naracoorte library
NARACOORTE Lucindale Council has endorsed a schematic design for the new-look Naracoorte Public Library and Community Resource Centre.[...]
Health issues discussed
THE chair of the regional health services inquiry has told state parliament there is "no silver bullet" to solve all the issues involved in...
Bold makeover faces backlash
A BOLD mosaic makeover as part of external renovations at the Mount Gambier Civic Centre has prompted passionate responses from South East residents.
As the...
Dishonest girlfriend of killer truck driver avoids jail
THE girlfriend of truck driver Kenneth Pillar avoided an immediate jail term when sentenced on Tuesday for falsely stating that her partner had a coughing fit before he crashed into a Mount Gambier school teacher's vehicle, killing the driver.[...]
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...
