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Pride of Lions club
WITH a "she's right" outlook and a can-do attitude, nothing seems to be impossible for Beachport resident and community volunteer Mike Coonan.
The well-known Beachport...
Growing concerns for Kalangadoo Police Station
GRANT District Council has joined a growing chorus of concern over the potential closure of the Kalangadoo Police Station[...]
$61.8m prison expansion – Minister inspects facility
THE $61.8m Mount Gambier Prison expansion is set for completion in June, which will make the correctional services facility the second-largest complex in South...
Cricket: Eagles untroubled by Demons
PENOLA easily accounted for South Gambier in the recent Mount Gambier and District Cricket Association Barber Shield one-day clash at McCorquindale Park.
Despite the victory,...
Youth guidance awarded
MORE than three decades of selfless community service have resulted in top honours for Millicent resident Heather Lowndes.
The long-time Girl Guides and Scouts instructor...
Golf: Bilney under par
DARREN Bilney and David Pike shared the round-of-the-day honours on Saturday at the Attamurra golf course, with both posting 40 points and claiming their...
Fire leaves $2m damage bill
EMERGENCY Services Minister Chris Picton has praised the mateship and community spirit shown in the wake of the devastating Sherwood bushfires as he toured the scorched region last week[...]
Cricket: Skip leads Kangaroos
WEST Gambier knocked North Sportsman's from its Mount Gambier and District Cricket Barber Shield pedestal with a 60-run victory at Marist Park on Saturday.
Coming...
Swimming: Road trip medal haul for Blue Lake Y
BLUE Lake Y Swim Club had 21 swimmers make the journey to Broken Hill to compete in the South Australian Country Championships.
Despite being a...
Young people face their fears
WITH a blindfold covering their eyes and a range of questionable tasting foods lined up, young people from across the region last week put...
Raidis Estate’s Summer Shindig with Jack Howard
A NIGHT of fabulous local produce and a talented performance by Jack Howard and the Long Lost Brothers entertained crowds at Raidis Estate on...
Motorsport: Tatnell finds groove
IT was a mixed weekend for speedway ace Brooke Tatnell in the Scott Darley Challenge at Sydney.
In his first race back in Australia for...
Full steam ahead at Mil Lel
From carnival rides dinging to animals fussing, there are many iconic sounds that make up a show day, but perhaps the most iconic sound...
