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Show day fun at Boandik

BOANDIK Lodge residents joined in the fun of the show across their Crouch Street and Lake Terrace sites. They celebrated with show food favourites...

Give generously this Christmas

Help make someone's Christmas by making a donation. Member for Barker Tony Pasin is encouraging the community to embrace the true spirit of ...

Search for remains concludes

A search of a property at Compton for the remains of a missing women has been called off. Major Crime Investigation Branch detectives have...

Chat with council

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Sport

Wind farm lives up to its name

MOUNT Gambier Cycling Club riders made the trip to Tantanoola Wind Farm for Race 4 of the spring season. The out-and-back course headed along...

Salmon makes a splash at SANFL volunteer awards

SOUTH Gambier's Adam Salmon received the ultimate recognition for his involvement in Limestone Coast football last Friday night. Attending the SANFL Community Football Volunteer Awards...

Late maturer now blossoming

RACEGOERS who saw Mr George convincingly win races at Coleraine and Mount Gambier in the space of  a fortnight earlier this spring gained the...

Youngest Spring Classic finalist takes time honours

NOT only will Compton Gypsy go into this Sunday’s $10,000 Cadillac Racing Spring Classic final over 512 metres at Tara Raceway as the fastest...

Big Bash opens season

EAST GAMBIER 6/166 d MIL LEL 10/88 THE Globe Hotel Big Bash competition launched its 2025 series on Sunday with three matches at Frew Park. The...

Lakers back on court

THE Mount Gambier Lakers will enter Round 6 of Country Basketball League competition fresh of a bye. A double-header awaits the men, with a road...

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Entertainment

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, October 31 Gabriel Strachan, Macs Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 6pm Fat Pony + Corduroy, Federal Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin from 4pm Open Mic night by headspace, Cycling...

Amped up crowds at Battle of the Bands

MOUNT Gambier/Berrin’s local music scene has continued to thrive with a sold out Battle of the Bands earlier this month. Presented by Gigs and Music...

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, October 24 Suze and Bronte, The Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm Calamari for Breakfast, Kim Marie B and Hunter n Scout, Limestone Coast...

Battle of the Bands 2025

THE battle has been fought and won with The Short Sleeves crowned victorious in the Battle of the Bands 2025. Held at the Woolstore...

Local talent recognised

TWO talented artists from Mount Gambier/Berrin have been recognised for their contributions to the South Australian music scene, being named finalists for the prestigious...

A tribute to Santana and The Doobie Brothers

FANS of Santana and The Doobie Brothers will be transported back to a special time for music, with a live concert tribute performance from...

Farming

Learn about seaweed use in farming

THE group behind the proposed seaweed production facility in Portland that aims to help lower methane emissions from the livestock industry, Immersion Group, are...

Weather it Together: Supporting South Australian farmers

THE state government has launched a new program by farmers, for farmers which promotes ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of people...

Sheep decline

THE Australian sheep industry is navigating a challenging period, with the national flock contracting by 6.2 per cent to 74.2 million head as of...

Making farms safer

A HANDS-ON event focused on safer livestock handling and farmer health and wellbeing will be held in Hamilton, Victoria to kick off National Safe...

Free farm safety information sessions

FARM safety information sessions are being presented for 2025 National Farm Safety Week across the Limestone Coast. Hosted by South Australia consultancy and farm safety...

Viterra and Bunge Global merge

Viterra, with sites in Keith, Bordertown, Wolseley and Frances, has officially merged with Bunge Global after talks to combine the companies began in 2023....

Motoring

Premium pedigree start to finish

The GR Corolla is not something cobbled together from old race car remnants. Its roots may lie in the Celica GT-Four World Rally car...

Price drops, but not quality

We’re all familiar with the old adage that ‘if something seems too good to be true then it probably is’. Well, that’s not the...

Avenger EV toughs it out in the city

Buyer beware: while so-called ‘range anxiety’ can strike fear in the heart of the electric vehicle driver, there is another phrase that is doing...

S-Cross lags behind competitors

Originally known as the SX4, the current model dates back to 2021 and shares its chassis with the Vitara. S-Cross brought a major makeover in...

Volvo EX30 off on power walk

With the new EX30 electric SUV Volvo appears to be walking the talk toward its being a solely electric vehicle manufacturer by 2030. The...

TOYOTA GRANVIA IS A PREMIUM PEOPLE MOVER

Launched here in 2019 the Toyota Granvia effectively replaced the long-running Tarago people mover. At the same time, it moved its target audience beyond...

In Business - Sponsored

Shaping the future

Advertorial KinKera Community is proud to be shaping the future of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in South Australia through its award-winning developments. With completed projects...

Minda’s opening hearts in the South East

ADVERTORIAL Minda stands as South Australia's leading provider of support for people with intellectual disabilities, offering unmatched care, support and community integration. We lead...

New report shows NDIS cracks

A new report has revealed that NDIS application approval rates for people with psychosocial disability have dropped by nearly two-thirds in the past five...

Learning that Fits Your Life — Adelaide University in the Limestone Coast

ADVERTORIAL For Mount Gambier local Narelle Pignotti, studying at Adelaide University’s Mount Gambier Campus will open the door to a new career path - one...

Counselling for prostate cancer patients

PROSTATE cancer patients across Australia who are struggling with their mental health are benefiting from free counselling sessions being offered by Prostate Cancer Foundation...

Unforgettable experience with Bush Buddies

If you are looking for an unforgettable way to get up close with Australia’s most iconic creatures, look no further than Australian Bush Buddies....

More News

Show is just around the corner

The final touches are being prepared ahead of the Bordertown Show next week, so be sure to get your entries in. The one day...

Miracles in the Mount returns

MIRACLES in the Mount Psychic and Wellbeing Fair is back for another year, promising visitors a transformative journey of self-discovery, healing, and inspiration. The...

Top award for Catherine

A Mount Gambier/Berrin medical student has been recognised with a prestigious award. Flinders University Mount Gambier-based medical student, Catherine Southam was awarded the inaugural Australian...

Eddie named Young Rural Ambassador

EDDIE Lock has been named the 2025 Naracoorte Show Young Rural Ambassador for his passion for the show and his long-standing dedication to the...

Drink and drug drivers fined

Drink and drug drivers were in police sights over the weekend, with many drivers losing their licences for drink or drug driving. Limestone Coast...

What’s on at the Mount Gambier Library

Christmas Tree Decorations Friday, November 7, 1pm to 4pm Monday, November 10, 10am to 1pm Our beautiful Christmas tree is on its way, and we need your...