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New central business master plan underway

The Mount Gambier/Berrin central business district (CBD) could get a facelift as the development of a master plan begins and the community is...

Proactive education to stem bad habits

LIMESTONE Coast schools are being offered the opportunity to add alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention programs into their curriculum through a partnership with...

Call for sustainable library funding

FUNDING for community libraries has decreased significantly while the facilities consumer price indexes (CPI) continue to rise. The District Council of Grant opted to...

Digital Edition

Sport

Talented local returns to squad

THE OneFortyOne Pioneers have re-signed Limestone Coast youngster Poppy Venn for the 2026 NBL1 South season. Venn, a product of the Millicent Basketball Association,...

Tough conditions mid-week

RAIN and strong winds provided a difficult Mount Gambier golf course for the 35 women who teed off last Wednesday in a stroke/stableford event. Of...

Big games for Naracoorte RSL

LAST Wednesday, the Naracoorte RSL and District Bowling Club started the week on a high note with a trip to Port MacDonnell for the...

Three-way count-back for women

THE Blue Lake Golf Club attracted 21 women on Saturday in a par competition resulting in a three-way count-back for the top three winners,...

Upgrades for Croquet Club

Bordertown Croquet Club has taken delivery of a new 50 litre sprayer unit and various nutrients for the care and upgrade of it's three...

Plenty of action along the coast

IT is never a nice way to kick off my weekly fishing report when the news articles come filtering through of fishos losing their...

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Entertainment

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, March 13 DNR, Naracoorte Hotel, 8pm Limestone Americana, Robetown Brewery, Robe, 4pm Saturday, March 14 Any Other Sunday, The Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm Sunday, March...

Long live the King

THE Mount Gambier/Berrin music scene has farewelled one half of our favourite electronic duo, Sexy As Sh*t (SAS), following an announcement of Josh “JJ”...

Country hits for a cause

COUNTRY music fans and animal lovers can enjoy the perfect combination at the Limestone Coast Pantry this weekend for the South East Animal Welfare...

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, March 6 Dirty Pagans, Gernz and Solus, Globe Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm* Gabriel Strachan and Fat Pony, The Bellum Hotel, Mount Schank, 8.30pm Out of Order,...

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra set to return

TICKETS are now on sale for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO), which will soon return to Mount Gambier/Berrin, bringing world-class classical music to the...

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, February 20 Dave Blackett, The Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm Macey Singles Launch, TV Therapy, Stonewalls, The Bellum Hotel, Mount Schank, 8.30pm Daniel Formosa + Imahgen...

Farming

Project to help South Australian grain producers navigate ISCC requirements

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is partnering with Pinion Advisory to help South Australian grain producers better understand and prepare for International Sustainability and Carbon...

Market Reports

Total Yarding: 5797 (+3014) Sheep Yarding: 759 (-233) Lamb Yarding: 5038 (+3247) NARACOORTE SHEEP AND LAMB Lamb numbers increased to over 5000 head after the previous...

Landscape grants open

LIMESTONE Coast land managers will continue to be supported with up to $150,000 worth of grant funds available. The Limestone Coast Landscape Board has...

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...

In Business - Sponsored

True North at Field Days

True North RV are gearing up bigger and better in 2026 for the South East Field Days. On the popular corner site 421, True North...

Supporting all women, one bra at a time

SUPPORT, empathy and a friendly face are just a few of the qualities the team at Bare Necessities Lingerie brings to every customer interaction....

Precision and compliance

AllBuildSA knows that precision matters when it comes to disability housing, which is why they deliver specialist, NDIS-compliant home modifications designed to support clinical...

Growing Skills from Garden to Table

ADVERTORIAL Our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program at Sunrise Christian School, Naracoorte, is designed to provide a hands-on, real-world learning focus. The program connects the garden...

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...

SA Government

The pain behind the loss

“THE harm creeps up on you — by the time you recognise it, it's already well and truly taken hold.” These are the words of...

See the signs, stop the harm

RECOGNISING the damage done early, and reaching out for support, are crucial to overcoming gambling harm for regional South Australians. Department of Human Services...

Strong support for regional communities

WHILE the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. ...

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...

More News

Three fisherman dead at Beachport

Three fishermen who went missing on Sunday have been found dead in waters off Beachport on Sunday. Police will prepare a report for the...

Fringe fun begins in Mount Gambier

Fringe Mount Gambier kicks off next week with a packed lineup of shows, events and experiences to enjoy. Check out what’s on for the...

Bipartisan commitment secures stronger future for regional journalism in South Australia

Country Press South Australia, CPSA, has welcomed commitments from Premier Peter Malinauskas and Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn to implement one full page of government...

Voters push core concerns

Health care, household expenses, and ageing infrastructure are at the forefront of regional South Australians’ minds as the state election approaches, according to a...

Colour Eruptions with BeArtiful – Join the 100!

Don't miss your chance to be part of Colour Eruptions with BeArtiful, the Sip and Paint event everyone will be talking about during Fringe...

Saleyards kicks off

TRANSFORMATION is underway for the Mount Gambier Saleyards with the District Council of Grant funding the project. Council had previously applied for external, federal...

Fun in the sun on cup day

The Naracoorte Racing Club welcomed a big crowd through the doors at their annual Naracoorte Cup race day last week. (Elisabeth Champion)

Junior Fishing returns to Rivoli Bay

THE Rivoli Bay Jetties Junior Fishing Competition is making a comeback this April for the April Full Throttle in Wattle School Holiday Program. The competition...

Candidate forum finishes election period

CANDIDATES for the seat of Mount Gambier have battled it out for the final time. The South Australian Forest Products Association (SAFPA) hosted a...

Last cohort of UniSA students celebrated

The last cohort of Mount Gambier/Berrin University of South Australia students have officially graduated. Students celebrated finishing their degrees in nursing, primary education (honours)...