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Finally off and racing
THE all clear has been given for racing at Naracoorte this afternoon for the meeting transferred from Mount Gambier.
After four abandoned meetings to commence...
Pristine environment protection crucial
ALLENDALE East General Store owner John Lindquist believes tourism would step up if Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park was further developed, but warned it should...
Council dive into tourism concept for ponds
FUTURISTIC accommodation options will be explored by Grant District Council to entice private investment to the world famous Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park.
Council will instruct...
Supportive health initiative
WHAT started as a usual day at work soon turned into a fight for her life for Mount Gambier resident Kate McDonough.
Around 18 months...
Marj reflects on life’s travels
MARJ Sanderson can still vividly recall the year she moved into Penola's Tandara Lodge retirement village - it was the year her beloved Adelaide...
Author finds love in writing
THE creative work of a romance writer from Penola has been picked up by a prestigious London publishing house.
Author Ann Jones will launch her...
Feeder schools sports carnival
THE Penola High School oval was a hive of activity last week for the annual Feeder Schools Sports Carnival.[...]
Flu outbreak threatens residents
AGED care operator Boandik has been hit with a major influenza outbreak with up to 23 residents at its Crouch Street facility being tested...
Lights, camera, George!
THE South East's favourite agricultural character George the Farmer is quickly turning into a celebrity with plans to appear on our television screens in...
WBNA: East advance to final
NORTH Gambier and East Gambier have faced off in the past three Western Border netball A Grade preliminary finals and this year it was...
Coastal wattle concerns
CONCERNED Penola resident Dean Galpin is disheartened with the lack of attention to stopping the spread of coastal wattle in the district after continued...
Third candidate confirmed
THE SA Liberal Party has confirmed Mingbool grazier Tony Beck along with Mount Gambier real estate identities Vicki Quinn and Craig Marsh will battle...
Lake Bonney shooters returns for 2026
IT was a hot day for Lake Bonney Sporting Clays opening event of the year, with 84 competitors from across south Australia and Victoria...
