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‘A full circle’: Drakes expand on Mount Gambier

A NEW grocery store will open in the region later this year, to the delight of locals. This week, independent grocery store Drakes announced...

South East veterinarian awarded nationally

A well loved South East veterinarian has been recognised nationally for her insight into the industry. Millicent and Kingston Veterinary Clinic co-director Sarah...

Brand SA grows

In a major milestone for Brand SA, more than 10,000 South Australian businesses have applied to use the State Brand and proudly display the...

E-scooter interest

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Sport

Fine conditions for Coastal Classic

THE Port MacDonnell Sailing Club raced its annual Coastal Classic on the weekend, which kicked off in front of the club house, near the...

Improved out of sight

CRAFTY Boss, winner of last Friday's $70,000 Mount Gambier Gold Cup, has to be one of the most improved gallopers in Victoria. The five-year-old gelding...

Roos heavily favoured for Round 1

CASTERTON SANDFORD v WEST GAMBIER THE Cats might be on their home court but it is a tough season opener against West Gambier. Especially given the...

Big day draws closer

IT was another stunning day at the Mount Gambier Golf Club for the second round of qualifying for the women's Club Championships, with 37...

Tigers out to start title defence with win

NORTH GAMBIER v EAST GAMBIER REIGNING Limestone Coast A Grade netball premier North Gambier will kickstart its title defence under lights as the Tigers and...

Long time coming for club stalwart

THE Millicent Golf Club has awarded Trevor Hutchesson with life membership, something president Mark Pilmore said was a long time coming. Hutchesson has been a...

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Entertainment

Hear to Entertain across the region

Friday, March 28 Brenton Williams, Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 7.30pm. Saturday, March 29 SummerSalt, The Old Mount Gambier Gaol, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 12.30-9.30pm. * Project V, Commercial Hotel, Mount...

Registrations open for guitar comp

REGISTRATIONS are open for the Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition. The competition is presented by Adelaide Festival Centre’s Adelaide Guitar Festival, and is now...

Comedy at the Pantry

A MONKEY bite, a long bus trip, an arrest and a mugging are four true stories comedian Matt Harvey will tell as part of...

DZ Deathrays wrap up fest

SUNDAY headliners DZ Deathrays wrapped up the two-day Limestone Coast Beer and BBQ Fest over the weekend, joined by a crowd of stoked fans. Eager...

Fun, laughter and amazement at Spellbound

GET ready to be stunned by one of Australia’s leading Illusionists, Anthony Street, when he brings his show Spellbound: A Night of Magic and...

Fun, laughter and amazement at Spellbound

GET ready to be stunned by one of Australia’s leading Illusionists, Anthony Street, when he brings his show Spellbound: A Night of Magic and...

Farming

Australian Women in Agriculture 2025 National Conference announced

The Australian Women in Agriculture (AWiA) 2025 National Conference will be held in Adelaide this August. The conference theme, Growing Futures – Breaking Barriers,...

Market reports March 20

Yarding: 845 Change: 76 NARACOORTE CATTLE Tuesday, March 18 Cattle numbers increased slightly to 845 yarded. The yarding consisted of 416 young cattle, 305 cows, 35 Bulls...

Australia’s food market entering ‘new normal’

Australia’s food market appears to be “normalising” after a “chaotic” five-year period – impacted by factors including Covid, supply chain disruptions and inflation –...

Keith spray workshop to educate growers

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is hosting a series of free ‘Best Practice Spray Workshops’ across South Australia this month, designed to enhance education, promote...

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...

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...

More News

Roundtable discussions on family violence

SHADOW minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence Senator Kerrynne Liddle visited Mount Gambier/Berrin earlier this month for a roundtable discussion...

What’s on at the Millicent Library and Gallery

The Library and Gallery are lively spaces, with library patrons and gallery visitors coming together. The intersection of exhibitions and library programs creates a...

Water plan community meetings

HUNDREDS from across the Limestone Coast have come together to hear first hand about the water allocation plan. Limestone Coast Landscape Board manager of planning...

Hospice carers supported

A NEW program will be added to the In Home Hospice Care schedule to help aid carers across the region. The program is an...

Lions spot sight issues

AN initiative led by the Lions Club of Mount Gambier has continued to help identify previously undetected vision problems in local children. The latest school...

Light shone on childcare sector

One of the region's only community based day-care centres has shone a spotlight on the state of the child care sector on a national...