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New agricultural newspaper for the South East and Western Districts is central to expansion plans for SA Today’s local news

SA Today, the independent publishers of The Border Watch and other regional publications, have announced a series of changes following the acquisition of two...

Funds distributed help save lives

The Lions Club of Mount Gambier has distributed more than $7000 to Lions service projects and community organisations including Riding for the Disabled (RDA)....

Funds distributed help save lives

The Lions Club of Mount Gambier has distributed more than $7000 to Lions service projects and community organisations including Riding for the Disabled (RDA)....

Vintage on the way

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Sport

Jack is back for another big day

IT had been almost 12 months to the day since Nuriootpa trainer Jack Trengove’s last big day at Tara Raceway – five winners with...

Only the best in with a shot

THE Bordertown Clay Target Club held its latest monthly shoot on January 26, with a strong roll-up of 28 shooters and eight of those...

Financial boost for Gold Cup

IT is only four weeks until Gold Cup night for local harness racing, easily the biggest meeting of the year for the Mount Gambier...

Millicent Naracoorte cricket set to heat up

LUCINDALE ROOS V MOUNT BURR MOZZIES THE Lucindale Roos will return to their home ground this Saturday to square off against the Mount Burr Mozzies...

Final minor round for cricketers

MOUNT Gambier and District Barber Shield cricket enters its final minor round this weekend with Day 1 of the two-day fixture played this Saturday. There...

Windy conditions limit fishing options

A BREEZY weekend around the South East made the fishing a bit tricky, but those who headed inland, up the river or even off...

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Entertainment

‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!’ a ticket to ABBA

TAKE a chance on Bjorn Again when they soon visit Mount Gambier/Berrin’s Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre as part of The Waterloo Anniversary Tour. The ABBA...

Gernz takes off with launch party

GERNZ, together with Cave City Promotions, will celebrate the release of the band's two recent singles at the Gernz Single Launch Party next weekend....

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, February 7 Hayley Gregor (Lady and the Amp), Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 7.30pm. Saturday, February 8 Stamina, Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 9pm. Sunday, February 9 Boomer’s Jam...

New release for Stuckey

KANE Stuckey and Nic Beare, known by his stage name Esketamine, have recently collaborated on a new track. A former singing student of Stuckey’s, Beare...

Music awards nominations open

MUSICSA have recently announced nominations for the 2024 South Australian Music Awards are now open. The awards aim to recognise those that have made...

New track for Newman

ALISON Newman has recently released the second part of her story - her new song Free Me. Five tracks made up her latest EP,...

Farming

Keith spray workshop to educate growers

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is hosting a series of free ‘Best Practice Spray Workshops’ across South Australia this month, designed to enhance education, promote...

Low interest loans for low emissions machinery

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) has warmly welcomed news that low-emissions heavy equipment, trucks and utes will be eligible for low-interest loans under a...

Markets reports January 29

Yarding: 919 Change: -669 NARACOORTE CATTLE Tuesday, January 28 Cattle numbers were back by 669/head with 919 yarded this week at Naracoorte. Numbers were made up of...

Markets reports January 29

Yarding: 919 Change: -669 NARACOORTE CATTLE Tuesday, January 28 Cattle numbers were back by 669/head with 919 yarded this week at Naracoorte. Numbers were made up of...

Australian agriculture well placed to master the year ahead

Australia’s agricultural sector is well placed for the year ahead, despite expected rising global geopolitical tensions, an underperforming Asian economy resulting in low consumer...

Sheep producer sentiment rebounds with improved seasonal outlook and commodity prices

Australian sheep producers’ confidence has jumped substantially this quarter, riding on the back of improved prices. According to the latest Sheep Producer Intentions Survey (SPIS)...

Motoring

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...

LEXUS ES300h SPORTS LUXURY

The growth in SUV sales has seen a corresponding decline in demand for traditional four-door sedans. In the case of Lexus only two of...

NISSAN NAVARA PRO-X DUAL CAB UTILITY

Okay. Now I’m confused. The Nissan Navara PRO-4X was replaced by the PRO-4X Warrior which in turn has recently been replaced by the much-hyped PRO-4X...

‘S’ PUTS ON JOLION GOOD SHOW

The Chinese automobile maker GWM Haval has spiced up its popular small petrol sports utility vehicle segment with the addition of a Jolion S,...

Strong fuel efficiency standards the key to $13 billion benefit for Australians

AUSTRALIANS can individually save up to $1200 a year on vehicle running costs if the federal government delivers strong fuel efficiency standards, new modelling...

In Business - Sponsored

Passing the baton

Owning their own business is a step up for Brendan Fleming and Thomas Garner, who are the proud owners of Mount Gambier Mechanical and...

Step down for Phil Maywald

AFTER more than 50 years in the mechanics industry, Mount Gambier/Berrin’s Phil Maywald is taking a step back, as he and his wife Lisa...

Mining jobs plentiful for SA

MINING jobs were highly advertised in South Australia in the last quarter of 2023, with 40 per cent of those advertised jobs located in...

Using proper language when talking about disability

As our society progresses into a more inclusive and welcoming environment, it is important that we make a conscious effort to ensure the language...

One million drums and counting

If all the plastic AgVet containers Noel Bubner has processed for recycling were laid side by side, they would stretch from Balaklava to Adelaide,...

Seniors delay doctors visits due to cost

New research from National Seniors Australia suggests 68 per cent of older people have recently gone without or hesitated to access essential healthcare...

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Bright future for Safari

Attendance at a Rotary leadership camp, an invitation to be a leader at the same camp a few years later and her involvement with...

Bright future for Safari

Attendance at a Rotary leadership camp, an invitation to be a leader at the same camp a few years later and her involvement with...

Tech grant for men’s shed

The Tatiara Men's Shed will be able to offer its members a new technology training course thanks to a federal government grant. The shed...

Trees and speed discussed

The Tatiara District Council will apply to reduce the speed limit and remove several trees on Weir Drive and Jenkin Road, Bordertown, as safety...

Trees and speed discussed

The Tatiara District Council will apply to reduce the speed limit and remove several trees on Weir Drive and Jenkin Road, Bordertown, as safety...

Cancer Support Group celebrates milestone

THE Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group has celebrated 44 years of supporting the community. First established in 1981 the group continues to provide financial...