LIMESTONE COAST

Roadshow travels to region

FOOTBALL fans will be able to get up close and personal with the Australian Football League (AFL) and Australian Football League Womens (AFLW) Premiership...

Perfect days for Beer and BBQ

ALTHOUGH last weekend was slammed with an intense heatwave, locals and visitors alike proved it was not too hot to handle the Beer and...

New era for public transport on cards

ALTERNATIVE transportation may be on the cards for Mount Gambier/Berrin following a meeting between the City of Mount Gambier and the state government. Mayor...

Hopeful 2024 will go off with a bang

NEW Year’s Eve celebrations are looking to be back in full swing for 2024 with the formation of a new committee and some fresh...

Swinging with the Stars makes awaited return

EIGHT Limestone Coast locals have banded together to raise funds for the community with the 2024 Swinging with the Stars well underway. The key fundraiser...

Future uncertain for WiBRD

THE future of the Mount Gambier Women in Business and Regional Development (WiBRD) hangs in the balance with a special meeting later this month...

Students head to State Parliament

STUDENTS from Melaleuca Park Primary School have expressed their enjoyment of visiting the South Australian Parliament. During Week Three, students travelled to Adelaide on a...

Night Owls over for another season

WITH the final night of Night Owls competition for the Millicent Bowling Club season now done, players will look forward to presentation night and...

Good numbers for 2-4-2

A STRONG field of 28 players enjoyed a 2-4-2 game at the Millicent Bowling Club last week. The winning team with a score of...

PPHS day well attended

PENOLA Bowls Club held its PPHS day on Sunday, with 18 players taking to the greens. Maria Hunter and Brian Lynch claimed the honours,...

Still plenty of action at Robe

SOCIAL bowls at the Robe Bowling Club on Thursday was sponsored by Robe Mitre 10. Jan and John Arnold from Rupanyup were welcomed back...

Mount Gambier softball awards

THE Mount Gambier Softball League held its 2023-24 presentations night this week. In a close race just two votes separated the league best and fairest...

Final minor round is here

THE final minor round of Limestone Coast women's football is upon us, with Round 9 of the 2024 competition once again split across two...

Stokes on a hot streak at Beer and BBQ Fest

IN the aftermath of the first ever Mount Gambier/Berrin Beer and BBQ Festival, local band Stokes has expressed its excitement and pride for their...

Generations in Jazz another success

GENERATIONS in Jazz has once again wowed the audience, both in person and online. Organiser Karyn Roberts said feedback of the event had been...

Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards Socials

MANY gathered at The Barn Palais recently to celebrate the Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards. A number of awards were given out on the night...

Generations returns to the Mount

WITH the Generations in Jazz (GIJ) Improvised Gala event held last week, event organiser Karyn Roberts said it was exciting to be able to...

Table top event biggest yet

WARHAMMER enthusiasts gathered in Naracoorte on the June long weekend to battle it out in the 23rd annual Terra Con competition. The fantasy tabletop...

2022 Reconciliation Week social photos

MEMBERS of the Mount Gambier community came together during 2022 Reconciliation Week. A number of events were held throughout the week to recognise the...

Think about farmers behind our food

Former Australian netball captain and Commonwealth Games medallist, Laura Geitz, is trading sport shoes for farm boots, urging Australians to stop and think about...

Volunteers threaten to walk off the job

A number of South Australian grain producers who are SA Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers have stated in a Grain Producers SA (GPSA) survey...

Market loses momentum

Yarding: 1321 Change: -32 NARACOORTE CATTLE Tuesday, January 23 Market lost some of its momentum in a similar sized yarding of 1353 head. On the supply front...

New CEO for MFMG

SALLY Klose has been appointed as chief executive officer of MacKillop Farm Management Group. Meg Bell currently holds the position, but will be leaving...

Lead Ag Teacher project to continue

THE Lead Ag Teacher project is set to continue for another year thanks to the South Australian Sheep Industry Fund (SIF). Funded by the South...

Markets January 16

Yarding: 1353 Change: 450 NARACOORTE CATTLE Tuesday, January 16 Naracoorte agents yarded 1353 cattle in a mostly good quality offering, made up of 903 young cattle, 404...

‘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...

TOYOTA CRUISER: NO SINKING FEELING… YET

The Toyota LandCruiser dates back to the days when such vehicles were called wagons – none of this sports utility vehicle nonsense. Unfortunately, they...

NEW MG 4 SET TO SHAKE-UP THE AUSTRALIAN EV MARKET

MG Motor will be giving Australian EV buyers their first look at its new MG4 hatchback/SUV cross when it’s revealed at the Fully Charged...

HYUNDAI ADDS PREMIUM VARIANT TO ITS STARIA VAN

Hyundai has added a new Premium variant to its Staria Load range with additional safety, technology and convenience features. Just to set the scene, Staria...

KIA SELTOS SPORT+

Seltos is the second smallest model in Kia’s SUV range, sitting above the compact Stonic and below the Sportage. It competes against vehicles such...

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...

New Premium Rooms Open at Resthaven Mount Gambier

Four newly-built premium single rooms will be available at Resthaven Mount Gambier from mid-November, following a renovation at the home at 24 Elizabeth Street. Manager...

Monash study shows gut fibre may help skin allergies

A study conducted by Monash University has found that microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease. Published in...

It’s showtime!

THE Millicent Show returns next weekend with three days of events, trade stalls and sideshows - after having been cancelled last year due to...

Call for volunteers

MOUNT Gambier St John SA volunteers are encouraging local community members to get involved with the charity organisation. The organisation received about five applications...

Mobile wardrobe for people in need

CLIENTS of ac.care’s diverse services had the opportunity to collect a free set of clothes when a mobile wardrobe on wheels visited the Limestone...

Garden award given to dedicated locals

TWO decades of hard work has paid off for Penola’s Neville and Jo Dixon as they recently received the annual Garden of the Year...

Recycled clothing on sale

PENOLA Coonawarra residents will have the opportunity to clean out their wardrobe whilst raising funds with the Recycled Clothing Sale going ahead once again...

Positive Covid-19 test in Mount Gambier

SOUTH Australian chief public health officer Nicola Spurrier has announced a 40-year-old woman has tested positive for Covid-19 in Mount Gambier. Professor Spurrier told...

Bulldogs break drought

A GRADE - EAST GAMBIER 59 d MILLICENT 57 REGULATION time was enough to decide the 2021 Western Border netball premiership on Saturday, with East...

Wind does not deter bowlers

NUBMERS were down for the Millicent Bowls Club's 2-4-2 competition last week due to the funeral of one a long-time club member, Maureen Fitter. However,...

Shooters on target

A SHOOT-OFF was required to decide the winner of the SE Field and Game 100-target English Sporting Event. Sponsored by Richmond Park Sheep Stud, Stuart...

Archers take cover

INCLEMENT weather rolled across the region Sunday afternoon and prompted Blue Lake Archers to reschedule its outdoor archery round as an indoor event. The...

Rain dampens opening day

MEMBERS of the Millicent Bowls Club were joined by the mayor of Wattle Range, Des Noll on Sunday for the opening of the 2021/22...

Last chance taken in tight day of netball

A GRADE - HATHERLEIGH 62 d TANTANOOLA 44 HATHERLEIGH has one more shot at glory in the Mid South East A Grade netball season after...

Leukaemia Foundation urges people to fundraise

With blood cancer patients facing increased financial pressures, the Leukaemia Foundation is calling for more people to participate in the 25th Worlds Greatest Shave. According...

Plenty to do for Youth Week

This year's Youth Week will have a range of activities available across the region. There will be a number of activities for those between the...

Words Grow Minds gets state release

FOLLOWING a positive pilot program in Mount Gambier/Berrin, the future minds of South Australians will be nurtured. The initiative program Words Grow Minds first kicked...

Barriers broken for Australian wine

China’s Ministry of Commerce has made a draft determination which could see the the removal of trade barriers to Australian wine. The state government...

Subsidy boost bid falls on deaf ears

A MOTION put forward by the Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell requesting to increase the accommodation allowance and all subsidies to be tied...

Race ready

Punters, jockeys and fashionistas are 'giddying up' for the annual Mount Gambier Gold Cup as the event swings around again. Mount Gambier Racing Club...

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Night Owls over for another season

WITH the final night of Night Owls competition for the Millicent Bowling Club season now done, players will look forward to presentation night and...