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Holiday support services available

Support services available across the region over the Christmas and New Year period. The Haven: 6 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier Library Operating hours: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm...

Loans for farmers hit by drought, algal bloom

Farmers, fishers, and producers who are dealing with ongoing drought or the algal bloom will be able to access two new concessional loan products...

Heatwave advice

THE state’s emergency services are encouraging South Australians to be proactive in preparing for heatwaves. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast an increased likelihood of...

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Sport

Tough course to round out season

THE final race of the Mount Gambier Cycling Club spring racing season took on the Mount Sinai Road course, through Dry Creek to Donovans...

Big innings provides South with victory

SOUTH 12 D FEDERALS 7 A MASTERCLASS in patience and aggressive base-running led South to a dynamic 12-7 victory over Federals on Friday. The win...

Central dominate Tigers for big win

CENTRAL 12 D TIGERS 1 A STANDOUT pitching performance and a late offensive explosion propelled Central to a decisive 12-1 victory over Tigers in Division...

Eagles soar as Tigers slump

PENOLA 8/107 D NORTH SPORTSMAN'S 9/100 IN what panned out as a tight contest, Penola claimed the T20 Big Bash grand final over North Sportsman's...

Christmas puddings up for grabs

THE first half of the Serviceton Bowls Club season is drawing to a close and Saturday will see Christmas puddings up for grabs. Following play...

Hill hangs up clipboard after stellar career

IT was a bitter-sweet end of an era for the Mount Gambier Pioneers Basketball Club in 2025, as head coach Richard Hill announced his...

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Entertainment

Rock on the Rails hits a high note

After a few weeks of recovering from Rock on the Rails, the event has been deemed a massive hit for locals and visitors alike. Event...

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, December 12 Russ Kellett, Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm Ella Williams, Macs Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 6pm Domestic Connection, The Bellum Hotel, Mount Schank, 8.30pm Limestone Americana,...

Tour announcement puts locals in a spin

THE new year is already set to be a huge one for entertainment in the region, with ARIA award-winning rapper Matthew Colwell, better known...

Uklele Fest strums a high note

LIMESTONE Coast ukulele lovers got their strum on at the Mount Gambier Ukuele Festival over the weekend. Held at the Betting Shed at the Mount...

Thirsty Merc set to hydrate Globe Hotel

AUSTRALIAN pop rock band Thirsty Merc is getting ready for some sweet times and a hot night at Mount Gambier/Berrin's Globe Hotel this Saturday...

PASH returns to region

ADELAIDE four-piece indie pop band PASH are set to return to the region this weekend, bringing a new set list and a brand new...

Farming

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...

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...

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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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

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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...

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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Halliday to compete at the Gold Coast

A Mount Gambier showjumper will be heading to the Gold Coats next year for a prestigious showjumping event. Libby Halliday is preparing for the...

Inside Santa’s workshop

NORTH POLE - We are sitting down to have a chat with Twinkles McJingle, who is the Senior Sleighside Elf in Santa Claus’ workshop,...

Investigation into cod fish

City of Mount Gambier have revealed the cause of fish deaths at Valley Lake/Ketla Malpi in October. More than 150 mature Murray Cod were...

Those were the days, Santa Claus

Santa Claus, who did not want to share his age - but said he was "as old as my tongue and a little younger...

Forestry industry supports funding

THE Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub (GTFIH) has welcomed an announcement of $1.25m state government funding to progress the Precinct Plan. The plan is expected...

University supports the region

FLINDERS Rural and Remote Health SA (RRHSA) has made a donation to two community-led projects in the Limestone Coast. The donations have been made through...