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Call for more care

A LIMESTONE Coast local is calling for better compassion and better staffing at a local hospital. Nichole King has started an online petition, calling for...

Sow the seeds of growth

DROUGHT impacted farming families and workers in the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shires' are encouraged to access financial support to ease cost-of-living pressures caused...

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, April 17 Shane Carmody, Robetown Brewery, Robe, 5pm Saturday, April 18 Sandra Humphries and band, The Bellum Hotel, Mount Schank, 8.30pm Mark Moffat, The Caledonian...

New forum held

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Sport

Footy fever still burning hot in LCFNL

CASTERTON SANDFORD v NORTH GAMBIER THINGS are heating up for Limestone Coast football as Casterton Sandford takes North Gambier home for Round 2. North started the...

Match of the round to provide real entertainment

THE opening round of Mid South East football last weekend did little to show any real improvement in the off-season. The wintry conditions provided a...

Cool conditions at Millicent

IN cool, overcast weather, 24 women played a par event at the Millicent Golf Club for the  second round of the Anne Whitty Memorial...

Tigers handle adverse conditions best

NORTH GAMBIER 8.9 (57) D MILLICENT 3.9 (27) TO round out the Limestone Coast opening split round on Saturday, North Gambier gave the reigning premiers...

Bulldogs too strong for Cats

EAST GAMBIER 13.12 (90) D CASTERTON SANDFORD 5.9 (39) A STRONG display around the ground and in front of goals gave East Gambier a comfortable...

Cats start another season with a win

CASTERTON SANDFORD 39 D EAST GAMBIER 35 JUST as they did last Limestone Coast netball season, Casterton Sandford started 2026 with a hard-fought victory over...

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Entertainment

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, April 10 Dave Blackett, South Australian Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 4.30pm-8.30pm The Southern Undertows, The Bellum Hotel, Mount Schank, 3pm Bec Willis and Keith Smith,...

Gertners in the national spotlight

DOMINIC Gertners, Mount Gambier/Berrin multi-talented musician, touched the hearts of the nation after recently being featured on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)’s The Piano. The...

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, April 3 Christy Wallace Duo at Pizza and Tunes, Raidis Estate, Coonawarra, 12pm-5pm Limestone Americana, Robetown Brewery, Robe, 4pm Slim Krusty and Friends, Good...

Back N Forth tour hits region

TICKETS are selling fast for 360's ‘Back N Forth’ tour, set to hit Mount Gambier/Berrin next week. ARIA award-winning rapper Matthew Colwell, better known by...

Good Intentions on Good Friday

GOOD Friday is shaping up to be a great Friday with Slim Krusty set to roll into town, joined by a line-up of local...

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, March 27 Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 7pm* Mick Hughes, Naracoorte Hotel, 8pm Limestone Americana, Robetown Brewery, Robe, 4pm Saturday, March...

Farming

Livestock SA industry vote

LIVESTOCK SA has opened industry voting on proposed updates to the Sheep Industry Fund (SIF) and Cattle Industry Fund (CIF). It marks the final stage...

30th red-tailed black-cockatoo count

THE Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo Recovery Team, in partnership with BirdLife Australia, is calling for volunteers to take part in the 30th annual count of the...

Trade agreement lets farmers down

THE newly signed Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement will disadvantage the Australian dairy industry, intensifying import competition and adding to the already significant operating...

Grain producers concerned fuel issues could disrupt seeding

A new survey from Grain Producers SA has found nearly half of South Australian grain producers are concerned panic buying could disrupt diesel supply...

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...

In Business - Sponsored

Sparkly star

For Peta Baverstock, the creator of Cuvée-Co in Penola, carving out a niche in Australia's competitive wine landscape wasn't about inheriting a legacy; it...

Sound path

Coming from a regional city, where word of mouth travels fast, Hearing Rehabilitation specialist Holly Sprakel is building more than a business. Through Sound...

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...

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...

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Fracking movie shown again

A KALANGADOO farmer will once again showcase his documentary on unconventional gas. David Smith will bring the effects of fracking in the Limestone Coast to...

New name for Grant

A NEW name is in the pipeline for the District Council of Grant as it heads to public consultation for a “branding identity update”. Elected...

Qantas flights canned

A NUMBER of flights between Mount Gambier/Berrin and Adelaide have been "indefinitely suspended" prompted calls from community leaders to prevent further cancellations. Qantas announced...

Plenty on at Mount Gambier Library

April School Holidays We are halfway through the school holidays - but the Mount Gambier Library and Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre still have a...

Holiday fun at Millicent Library

A vibrant program of exhibitions, children's activities, and digital learning at the Millicent Library and Art Gallery has drawn strong community participation. There is even...

Art’s rising stars

The Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery was bursting at its seams with visitors for the announcement of the winners in the 2026 Ibis Rising Art...

Councillors gain insight into LMA

THE District Council of Grant have rejected a request to rescind a 20-year old land management agreement (LMA). Elected members debated the proposal during...

Stanley’ the talking safety cone stars in new SafeWork SA awareness campaign

An animated, talking safety cone will star in a new SafeWork SA awareness campaign from today that aims to help South Australians stay safe...

Race for awareness with headspace

HEADSPACE Mount Gambier’s The Amazing Race event is back this year, promising a fun and challenging day out while raising awareness for local youth...

2026 Blue Lake Dog Obedience Club Easter Trials

HUNDREDS gathered to Hastings Cunningham Reserve over the Easter weekend for the annual dog trials. The Blue Lake Dog Obedience Trials were held while...