BORN at the Point Pearce Mission Station on the Yorke Peninsula in 1946, Aunty Val Brennan would go on to live in almost 10 towns and […]
Fond seaside memories recalled
Refugee sewing skills recognised
CONGOLESE refugee Alpha Shonda is quickly making his mark on the Blue Lake city as he uses his impressive sewing skills to integrate into the community. […]
Aboriginal health worker recognised
LIMESTONE coast Aboriginal health worker Peter May has been recognised for his dedication to the community, placing third in the annual LiFE Awards last month. Nominated […]
Eileen cruises into retirement
FILLING the halls of The Oaks Aged Care Facility with laughter and joy for many years, Mount Gambier resident Eileen Cruise will be greatly missed after […]
Pigs bring hope to the poor
SIFTING through piles of rubbish and breathing in thick harmful smoke could become a thing of the past for some disadvantaged families in Indonesia thanks to […]
Lifelong volunteer
WITH photographs and memorabilia proudly displayed throughout his house, it is clear that Allan Dowdell OAM is a man of many titles and accomplishments. Referring to […]
Memoir highlights life challenges
AFTER experiencing a series of challenging circumstances throughout his life, Mount Gambier man Brendan Buchanan put pen to paper in an effort to share his story […]
Refugee settlement celebrated
LIFE in Australia is a world away from a childhood spent in Thailand camps for Karen refugees Nerr Soe Kapan and Lizar Lee. Never setting foot […]
Local police officer celebrated
“A HUMBLING experience” is how Senior Sergeant First Class Peter Brown has described his Australian Police Medal, which was announced in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List […]
Local beautician shares success story
A LOCAL beautician attributes her success in the annual Millicent Community Business Association (MBCA) Business Awards to her decision to start her own enterprise. Almost a […]