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Scriven sits at number five

A SOUTH East minister has found herself sitting at number five on this year’s election ballot. Minister for Primary Industries, Regional Development and Forestry Clare...

Kate Amoroso puts her hand up

MOUNT Gambier/Berrin local Kate Amoroso has put her hat in the ring for the seat of Mount Gambier. Ms Amoroso officially announced her intention...

Limestone Coast full of supporting centres

WHILE Mount Gambier/Berrin remains the state’s largest regional city, other Limestone Coast towns are earmarked as “major service centres”. According to the state government’s Greater...

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Sport

Competition returns after holiday break

THE South East Coast Basketball League summer season resumes on Wednesday, 21 January with Round 9 of the 15-week regulation season. It will be...

Full greens at Millicent

MILLICENT Bowls Club's Night Owls filled the greens last week, with touches in Blue Division coming from Richard North (Lions Rams) 3, Todd Craig...

Mixed triples crown decided

THE Mount Gambier RSL and District Bowling Club held its Mixed Triples Championship recently with 12 teams competing. All teams played three games and all...

Delayed final provides exciting contest

THE Millicent Bowls Club Championship Pairs were played late in 2025, with 24 players taking part in the competition. All games up the...

Great display of bowls in changing conditions

THE Port MacDonnell Bowls Club held its men's and women's Singles Championships on the weekend, with strong bowling on display. Eight women nominated for their...

Greyhound fields, Mount Gambier, Sunday, 18 January

Mount Gambier, Sunday, 18 January Race 1 - SEALEYS SPRINGWORKS STAKE, 305m, 12.03pm, $1,515 $1,065 - $300 - $150 Box Name Trainer Last 4 Best T/D 1...

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Entertainment

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, January 16 Dave Blackett, The Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm Shane Carmody, Robe Town Brewery, Robe, 5pm Saturday, January 17 Stamina, The Commercial Hotel,...

Outback comedy back on the road

OUTBACK Comedy is back in the region for two huge nights over the long weekend. The 2026 tour will bring a distinct brand of...

Summer release for Gernz

ALTERNATIVE-rock band Gernz has started the new year off strong with the drop of a new song, 'Like a Dobberman,' released on January 9....

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, January 9 Suze and Bronte, The Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm Plarks, Mr Waters, Willoism, Esketamine, B3, Knetik, Rxzzl and Fieldzy, Globe Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin,...

Opening locked for GIJ

GENERATIONS in Jazz have announced their first guest artist for the upcoming 2026 event. The Australian National Youth Jazz Orchestra (ANJO) Youth Big Band with...

First exhibition to open

THE Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery's first exhibition of the year will open on January 16, featuring the work of two artists from Nhill, Victoria. The...

Farming

All-terrain bike safety alert

SafeWork SA is urging South Australians to take extra care when riding quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles over the summer holidays following a spike...

Grains sector backs science

A landmark independent review has urged the Grains Research and Development Corporation to lift research spending to accelerate ambitious science and build long-term capacity...

Virtual fencing reality

South Australian primary producers have been given the green light to adopt virtual fencing technology, a move set to transform cattle management across the...

rebate for resting growers

A new round of a rebate for grape growers to trial resting their vineyards has been launched for the 2025-26 growing season, assisting grape...

International Dairy Week line up

INTERNATIONAL Dairy Week will return bringing together the very best of Australia’s dairy industry. Known as the pinnacle event for dairy breeders, exhibitors and...

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...

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...

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Mental health support available

BEYOND Blue is providing mental health support to those impacted by the fires in Victoria. The impact of extreme weather events and natural disasters on...

Make your memories at Orchard Gardens

Orchard Gardens is a lovingly curated collection of romantic and photographic spaces designed as the perfect backdrop for your once in a lifetime celebration. Host...

Capture your perfect family memories

Matilda Jones is a natural light photographer based in Lower South East and Western Victoria areas. With a creative passion for capturing moments in time...

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...

SA Government

How to access business support through algal bloom

The State Government’s Department of State Development is providing a range of measures to support impacted businesses, and their owners and staff, through the...

Tackling SA’s algal bloom

A harmful algal bloom has been impacting large stretches of South Australia’s coastline since mid-March. South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Executive Director Professor...

Dining Cashback program brings visitors

A KINGSTON South East business has praised a cashback program which has seen more patrons come through its doors. The State Government implemented the Summer...

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CFS firefighters head to Victoria

Around 50 firefighters from the Limestone Coast have deployed to Victoria to help fight fires that have raged for more than a week. South...

Solo exhibition opens

Mount Gambier/Berrin artist Nita Von Stanke recently opened her solo art exhibition Beyond the Canvas at the Port MacDonnell Community Complex. The exhibition will...

New exhibition at Millicent Gallery

The Millicent Gallery will open its 2026 program with Remember to Dream in February, a group exhibition featuring five local artists with longstanding connections...

Archive goes digital for history group

THE Mount Gambier History Group has transitioned into the digital age, recently installing new computer servers to secure its expanding archive. Supported by a community...

Dual Keith event gets top honours

THE Keith War Memorial Community Centre (KWMCC) 80th Birthday Celebrations and Opening of Don Moseley Playground Upgrade has been named the Tatiara Community Event...

Brydie Lewis young citizen of the year

BRYDIE Lewis has been announced as this year’s City of Mount Gambier Young Citizen of the Year. Ms Lewis remains a proud Kaurna woman who...

New room for old courthouse

A NEW room full of historical gems will open at the Old Mount Gambier Courthouse next weekend. Hosted by the Mount Gambier National Trust,...

LCLGA highlights regional needs

THE Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA) has released its top priorities leading into the 2026 state election. According to the Limestone Coast Policy...

Tracey recognised for community dedication

TRACEY Wanganeen has been announced City of Mount Gambier Citizen of the Year for 2026 for her advocacy in mental health, suicide prevention and...

Valentines Day fundraiser

A NEW event will take place this Valentines Day to support the annual Fantasy Medieval Fair. Matilda, the Medieval Musical will be held at...