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Recognition for Nicole

THE Nelson Community celebrated Australia Day at Bridge Park with breakfast sponsored by the Glenelg Shire, followed by the Flag Raising Ceremony and the...

Heat protocol outlined

A QUESTION on notice was received regarding the Crater Lakes Activation at the January City of Mount Gambier council meeting. Councillor Paul Jenner put...

Finger Point pipeline rehab works testing

SA Water will be conducting tests on the Finger Point Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall pipe on Thursday, February 6, to check the efficacy of...

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Sport

Mil Lel well placed

MIL LEL 3/70 v SOUTH GAMBIER 10/108 MIL LEL is well placed for victory at Frew Park when it resumes its Round 9 clash with...

Eagles and Tigers fight for bragging rights

PENOLA 10/148 v NORTH SPORTSMAN'S THE Eagles' bowlers will need to be at their best if Penola is to defend its 148-run total from Day...

Mozzies butt heads with the Rams

THE Mount Burr Mozzies are going head-to-head with the Rendelsham Rams this weekend after a showstopping victory against the Millicent Black Hats last round....

Mozzies butt heads with the Rams

THE Mount Burr Mozzies are going head-to-head with the Rendelsham Rams this weekend after a showstopping victory against the Millicent Black Hats last round....

Plenty to play for at Alan Scott Park

EAST GAMBIER 1/51 v WEST GAMBIER 10/161 AN intriguing Barber Shield cricket contest will resume at Alan Scott Park on Saturday. West Gambier was all out...

Plenty to play for at Alan Scott Park

EAST GAMBIER 1/51 v WEST GAMBIER 10/161 AN intriguing Barber Shield cricket contest will resume at Alan Scott Park on Saturday. West Gambier was all out...

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Entertainment

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,...

A win for artists and venues

Woolstore Brewery owners Kylie and Chris Ind were excited to be named as one of the live music venues that the newly launched Project:...

Collaboration aims to revitalise region’s live music

PROJECT: Music South East launched this week following a partnership between MusicSA and the City of Mount Gambier. The year-long regional live music activation program...

Line-up locked in to battle

BANDS are set to hit the stage later this year for the return of Battle of the Bands in Mount Gambier/Berrin with the event’s...

Farming

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)...

Search underway for emerging agriculture leaders

AgriFutures Australia is searching for the next generation of agriculture leaders as applications for the 2025 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program open. The program is...

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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New citizens welcomed

Five Tatiara residents were welcomed as new citizens of Australia in front of the community on Australia Day. Among the new citizens was the...

Firies head over the border

FIREFIGHTERS from across the Limestone Coast have travelled over the border this week to help fight Victorian bushfires. Currently there are two major fires...

Double exhibition at the Riddoch

DOZENS of art enthusiasts came to the opening of a double exhibition at the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre last week. The exhibitions, titled 'Harbingers:...

Double exhibition at the Riddoch

DOZENS of art enthusiasts came to the opening of a double exhibition at the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre last week. The exhibitions, titled 'Harbingers:...

MFS appliance upgrade delays

AN aerial pumper’s 10-refurbishment maintenance has been further delayed. The appliance was sent to Adelaide last year for its maintenance where it has stayed since....

Further funding for childcare

THE Kingston community is one step closer to building a new childcare centre following a $3.5m federal government investment. Kingston District Council was successful...