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Speedy border collie bound for UK
THE countdown is on for Mount Gambier resident Sarah McDowell and her furry friend Cali as they prepare for the World Agility Championships in...
Pathways to productivity explored
NATURAL Resources South East will hold a Pathways to Productivity forum in Keith next month with presentations relevant for land owners and anyone with an interest in sustainable agriculture[...]
First official organic vineyard in Coonawarra
THE first organic vineyard has been officially recognised in Coonawarra following Koonara Wines being certified to Australian Organic Standards.
Despite already practicing viticulture for 10...
Lifesaving stroke support
RAPID access to lifesaving stroke treatment is now available at Mount Gambier Hospital, with patients able to access specialist stroke services 24 hours a...
Golf: Summer sun throws curveball for Saturday competition
SATURDAY'S predicted heat wave saw a smaller than usual field of 73 at the Attamurra golf course, with all but three players off before...
Gallops: Miss Joolia ages well
VETERAN sprinter Miss Joolia showed she has not lost any of her zest for racing with a late burst to win the BM 72...
Penola begins vital VACSWIM lessons
SWIMMING students made a splash recently during Penola's first South Australian Water VACSWIM lessons for the year learning vital water skills.
Lessons took place between...
Brave volunteers praised for fighting fierce blaze
COUNTRY Fire Service (CFS) firefighters from across the Upper South East and beyond have been applauded for their courage shown to contain a devastating bushfire, which destroyed four houses in Sherwood on Saturday. [...]
Age no barrier to adventure
A GROUP of 25 Mount Gambier University of the Third Age members travelled to Nuriootpa for their annual getaway late last year.
After a 4.30am...
Dog snatchers busted
MOUNT Gambier resident Megan Ratcliffe had a frightening start to the morning yesterday when two unknown men attempted to steal her dogs from her...
Baseball: Federal deals South a new year blow
BASEBALL returned for the second half of the season on Saturday, which saw the Division 1 competition with both an expected result and an...
Blaze at Tantanoola during catastrophic fire danger
COUNTRY Fire Service volunteers promptly extinguished a small grass fire on the outskirts of Tantanoola at 4.20am on Saturday during catastrophic fire danger across the Lower South East[...]
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...
