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Bowls: Red rivals face off
Division 1
Mount Gambier Red 73/14 d Mount Gambier RSL Red 64/2
MOUNT Gambier Bowling Club's Division 1 Red side proved too strong for Mount Gambier...
Scotsman calls Australia home
VOLUNTEER shop assistant Dave Hill will celebrate Australia Day at his Millicent home tomorrow in "true Aussie style".
He will throw some lamb chops on...
Lost military history traced to region
UNCOVERING the story behind Australia's Aboriginal servicemen, researcher Peter Bakker admits Mount Gambier's William Charles Westbury was one of his greatest finds.
Serving in the...
‘Nightmare’ footpath concern
RESIDENTS on Ferrers Street in the city centre have called on Mount Gambier City Council to tidy up an overgrown bitumen footpath.
Joan Cooper and...
Penola passion shines through
HIGH academic achiever and heavily involved community member Aliza Pfitzner has been recognised for her dedication to Penola with the prestigious Wattle Range Council...
Big film release – Fame in Japan explored
WILD characters, daring deeds and barely-there costumes allowed former Mount Gambier filmmaker David Elliot-Jones to gain an interesting insight to fame in Japan.
In an...
Man back behind bars shortly after release
LABELLING the court system "corrupt", a Mount Gambier man was not happy he would be going back behind bars less than 24 hours after...
Rural recognition for Ella
PASSIONATE Agriculture enthusiast Ella Kain will receive the prestigious Wattle Range Council Young Citizen of the Year Award this Friday for her community involvement...
Helping handyman awarded
PINCHING himself in disbelief, Mount Gambier resident and handyman Peter Martin is still in shock after hearing he will receive the Australia Day Citizen...
Fishing: Anglers prepare for warm weekend
THE weather over the past week has been hit and miss for fishos across the South East, but the dedicated anglers not put off...
Taste of Australia for teachers on tour
A GROUP of 10 English teachers from Inner Mongolia learnt the art of the "Tim Tam Slam" during their first visit to Australia this...
Motorsport: Ready to rumble
THE Australian Open Sprintcar Championships are finally here, with action set to kick off tonight at the Borderline Speedway.
It is the biggest event on...
New waste trucks hit the road
Tatiara residents will see a couple of shiny new waste collection trucks pick up their kerbside bins from this week as Tatiara District Council...
