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What’s on at the Mount Gambier Library

Romance Scams Awareness Forum Tuesday, 10 March, 6pm to 7pm SAPOL’s Limestone Coast Crime Prevention Team will present an information session designed to empower individuals to...

Weather couldn’t keep crowd away

Despite some wild weather, The Beachport Crayfish Festival 2026 proved to be a hit. More than 1400 attendees braved the weather. Although wet weather...

Craft group create Frankie’s room

For the past decade the Millicent Craft Group (MCG) has worked toward extending their Fifth Street clubrooms with the official opening of their new...

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Sport

Conditions suit keen anglers

A WARM, calm, but quite wet weekend across the Limestone Coast was a delight to many South East anglers. So many options are on...

Manyere taking up Pioneers mantle for 2026

THE Castec Rural Pioneers have added New Zealand forward/centre Thabo Manyere to its men's roster on a one-year contract for the 2026 NBL1 South...

Wild weather disrupts round

DRENCHING rain affected the Saturday competition at the Mount Gambier Golf Club, with nearly 110 players originally entered, but only 47 were brave enough...

Naracoorte and District Darts Club celebrates a successful summer season

Naracoorte was abuzz with excitement as the Naracoorte Darts Club concluded its summer 2025-26 season. The Darts enthusiasts of the community had much to...

Mixed week for players

THE Serviceton Bowls Club played its Mid Week grand final against Horsham, a new team to the competition. Despite having a win against Horsham...

Memorial Night Bowls title decided

THE Penola Bowls Club held the final of the Shane Batt Memorial night bowls, with The 3-some, Todd and Brody McDonald and Flynn and...

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Entertainment

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...

The Happiest Refugee

ANH Do will soon return to Mount Gambier/ Berrin entertaining audiences with his show, The Happiest Refugee Live! Based on his bestseller, The Happiest Refugee,...

Walk the line to the Helpmann

JOHNNY Cash fans will be transported back in time for Get Rhythm: The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show, set to soon hit the...

Hundreds enjoy a taste of Limestone Coast

Sunshine, tunes and the best products of the Limestone Coast brought hundreds into Naracoorte last week, at the Taste the Limestone Coast Festival. Local wines...

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, February 13 Suze and Bronte, The Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm The Shadow Ministers, Blue Lucy and Stokes, The Bellum Hotel, Mount Schank, 8pm Chris Meek,...

Three artist collab for new track

THREE Mount Gambier/Berrin artists have collaborated on a brand new track, set for release this week. 'Falling' by L T Balkin (Luke Balkin), Alison Newman...

Farming

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...

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...

In Business - Sponsored

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...

Capture your perfect family memories

Matilda Jones is a natural light photographer based in Lower South East and Western Victoria areas. With a creative passion for capturing moments in time...

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...

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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Grassroots program up and running

LAND managers across the Limestone Coast have been reaping the benefits from a Grassroots Grants project funded last year. The project aims at strengthening...

Lovegrass found

AFRICAN lovegrass has been confirmed on a property near Millicent. It is the most southerly occurrence recorded in the Limestone Coast to date. The find...

Truck stop opens at Salt Creek

Truck drivers travelling through the South East now have a new place to safely pull over, with the completion of the Salt Creek Heavy...

Darryl Whicker waves goodbye

DISTRICT Council of Grant chief executive officer Darryl Whicker has farewelled the region. Mr Whicker announced his resignation at the end of 2025 stating his...

Clean up Australia

CITY of Mount Gambier is encouraging residents, community groups, schools and local businesses to take part in Clean Up Australia Day. Hosted on March 1...

Dementia beds underway

A MULTI-MILLION dollar purpose-built dementia unit is under construction at Boandik Lake Terrace. The new development will include 11 beds for those living with...

Fun to come at Mundulla Show

The annual Mundulla Show is set to kick off next Friday, promising a jam-packed weekend full of family-friendly entertainment and competition. The festivities will begin...

Place of courage

CITY of Mount Gambier has provided in‑principle support to the Limestone Coast Family Violence Action Group’s (LCFVAG) Place of Courage - Ripples project. The project...

Swinging with the Stars returns

EIGHT local icons will take to the stage once again this year with the Stand Like Stone Foundation announcing its Swinging with the Stars...

Holmes runs for Greens

SHARON Holmes has officially put her hand up to represent the Greens Party this election. Running for the seat of Mount Gambier, the born...