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Gallops: Naracoorte race day postponed
First meeting of new year transferred to Monday
IN an unusual sequel of events, Limestone Coast racing will stage its second Monday race meeting in...
Penola Primary School shines at end of year concert
THE Penola community was entertained at a vibrant Penola Primary School end of year concert recently.
Students and staff displayed their talents with a number...
Motorsport: Early Schatz fired
AMERICAN Donny Schatz came in and swept drivers off their feet in his first round of the World Series Sprintcar title race at Archerfield...
Police vehicles tested
POLICE across the state are about to trial the Kia Sorrento and new overseas-built Holden Commodore ZB as general duties vehicles[...]
‘Idiotic’ graffiti slammed
WATTLE Range Mayor Peter Gandolfi has branded vandals of the Welcome to Millicent sign "idiots" as costs to restoring the stone structure escalate.
Vandals targeted...
Swimming: Mount Gambier trio take on national life saving championships
MOUNT Gambier Royal Lifesaving Club members Niamh Graney, Jemma Walters and Jess Herring have been selected to represent South Australia at the 2018 Australian...
School holiday fun at the library
THE Mount Gambier Library was full of singing and dancing yesterday as the school holiday activities kicked off for the new year with a...
First ever surf patrols at Rivoli Bay
THE last weekend of the year and first day of 2018 were marked by the first ever foot and surf patrols of the northern shores of Rivoli Bay by the Beachport Surf Life Saving Club[...]
Wind farm land lease income guaranteed
THE purchaser of a Tantanoola farming property will have a guaranteed income from its eight leased wind towers for up to 28 years[...]
Dedicated firie awarded
VETERAN Penola Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteer John Benson, has dedicated a remarkable 30 years to the brigade, earning him life membership and the...
Cycling: Wight goes back-to-back
MOUNT Gambier's Luke Wight has returned from the Victorian Cycling Christmas Carnival with two race wins and a third place.
Going into the prestigious Lindsay...
Tourism hot spot – Penola and Coonawarra
TOURISTS from across the country and globe continue to flock to the historic town of Penola to enjoy the sights and indulge in wine...
Chelsea steps up to the challenge
Having competed in the Kingston Stockmans Challenge for the first time last year, in 2024 Chelsea Pedersen has stepped up to help organise it....
