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Wattle Range Council opts for mining education

THE Wattle Range Council has moved a motion to invite a representative from the state Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) to the next...

Awareness group breaks record

THE Mount Gambier Breast Cancer Awareness Group has succeeded their own expectations raising more than $36,000. Following their annual Pink Party fundraiser, group president...

Rex Airline sold

DISTRICT Council of Grant mayor Kylie Boston is relieved Rex Airlines secured a buyer. Air T was announced as the buyer of the regional...

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Sport

Orange tees come into play

IN cool, windy conditions 15 women played a par competition on the short course orange tees at the Millicent Golf Club for the final...

Lakers dominate weekend

THE Mount Gambier Lakers put the remainder of the Country Basketball League South Men on notice after another big weekend. The Lakers headed to Hamilton...

Ready to ride

AKUBRAS and bootleg jeans will be in high supply when the 2025 Mount Gambier Rodeo takes centre stage at Blue Lake Sports Park this...

Cross Border Cup a striking success

Limestone Coast Football Association took out the inaugural Cross Border Cup, winning all 10 matches last Saturday afternoon at Pedrina Park. But the day was...

New signing to bolster front court

THE OneFortyOne Pioneers have announced the signing of Carla Pitman for the 2026 NBL1 South season. Pitman arrives in Mount Gambier after valuable experience across...

Eagles set target high

SOUTH GAMBIER - v PENOLA 9/227 AFTER the first day of the Round 3 Barber Shield fixture was abandoned due to rain, Saturday saw two...

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Entertainment

Amy Shark says hi to the Helpmann

AMY Shark will bring her solo acoustic show to the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre this weekend, after huge success on the tour earlier this...

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, October 31 Gabriel Strachan, Macs Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 6pm Fat Pony + Corduroy, Federal Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin from 4pm Open Mic night by headspace, Cycling...

Amped up crowds at Battle of the Bands

MOUNT Gambier/Berrin’s local music scene has continued to thrive with a sold out Battle of the Bands earlier this month. Presented by Gigs and Music...

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, October 24 Suze and Bronte, The Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm Calamari for Breakfast, Kim Marie B and Hunter n Scout, Limestone Coast...

Battle of the Bands 2025

THE battle has been fought and won with The Short Sleeves crowned victorious in the Battle of the Bands 2025. Held at the Woolstore...

Local talent recognised

TWO talented artists from Mount Gambier/Berrin have been recognised for their contributions to the South Australian music scene, being named finalists for the prestigious...

Farming

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...

Free farm safety information sessions

FARM safety information sessions are being presented for 2025 National Farm Safety Week across the Limestone Coast. Hosted by South Australia consultancy and farm safety...

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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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...

Counselling for prostate cancer patients

PROSTATE cancer patients across Australia who are struggling with their mental health are benefiting from free counselling sessions being offered by Prostate Cancer Foundation...

Unforgettable experience with Bush Buddies

If you are looking for an unforgettable way to get up close with Australia’s most iconic creatures, look no further than Australian Bush Buddies....

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Big week for Serviceton Bowls

It was a big week for bowling at Serviceton. Monday our Midweek Pennant team travelled to play Coughlin Park 2 in Horsham and came...

Penola remembers

People from around the Limestone Coast came together to mark Remembrance Day, including in Penola. Service were held around the region, and the country,...

Runners gear up

RUNNERS will gather once again at the Cave Gardens/Thugi this month for the annual Blue Lake Fun Run. Organised by Lakes Rotary Club, the...

Report into region’s wine future

A report into the limestone Coast wine industry has been released, highlighting the strengths and areas of growth for the region. The study was...

Millicent Show powers through wild weather

DESPITE a gloomy and cold forecast for the first day of the 2025 Millicent Show, it did not deter locals and visitors alike from...

Remembrance Day 2025 in Millicent

DOZENS gathered near Millicent's Cross of Sacrifice to commemorate Remembrance Day for 2025 and the lives of locals lost in times of war. Several schools...