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Ken Jones (2)  TBW Newsgroup

Boandik elder recognises public recreation centre nominations

MOUNT Gambier Boandik elder Ken Jones has congratulated the local community on taking the Bunganditj language into consideration for naming of the multi-million dollar...
Jesse Balshaw  TBW Newsgroup

ALDI construction to begin as Target demolition looms

CONSTRUCTION on the proposed $6.8m new ALDI store blueprint will get under way this week at the razed Fidler and Webb site, which will...
Aeu March  TBW Newsgroup

Educators walk out to protest stalled negotiations

MORE than 200 public educators and their supporters called for improved learning conditions for students in an emotion-fuelled rally yesterday in the heart of...

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TUESDAY'S edition of The Border Watch will mark a major milestone for South Australia's oldest and largest regional newspaper with the launch of a...
Leonie Stapleton Lifetime Achievement Award  TBW Newsgroup

Forest sector awards to recognise leaders

AFTER the success of last year's inaugural Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards, nominations are now open for the 2019 campaign. The awards committee is calling...
Compton Primary School  TBW Newsgroup

Region’s primary school students compete in Lions public speaking challenge

PRIMARY school students from across the region put their public speaking skills to the test when they participated in Lions Mad Minute Grand Challenge...
Doug Balnaves  TBW Newsgroup

Winter temperatures plummet to near record lows

WINTER well and truly set in last week with communities around the Limestone Coast observing their coldest days in decades. Coonawarra was hit hard on...
Bill Barrows Hall Of Fame Crop Featured  TBW Newsgroup

Barrows wheels his way to Speedway Australia Hall of Fame

MOUNT Gambier speedway identity Bill Barrows was recognised by his peers last Saturday, inducted into the Speedway Australia Hall of Fame for his tireless...
Glenn Fry (2)  TBW Newsgroup

Sustainable shoot a potential win-win for region

A KANGAROO cull in the South East will in no way "wipe out" the species according to Mount Gambier commercial harvest proponent Glenn Fry. Mr...
Lisa Barker  TBW Newsgroup

Mount Gambier woman chosen to judge elite highland dancers in Scotland

A MOUNT Gambier woman has been invited to judge the World Highland Dancing Championships in Scotland later this year. With previous international judging experience, Ardlair...
Marie And Maxine  TBW Newsgroup

Animal rescue group gains funding

FINANCIAL relief is likely to be offered to not-for-profit pet rescue organisation Wet Noses Animal Rescue as a community grant is foreshadowed to help...
Kate Perry, James Brennan  TBW Newsgroup

Penola stars claim dance honours

PENOLA reigned supreme at this year's Swinging with the Stars event with the community's two entrants claiming the top honours. Saturday's sold-out event saw 600...

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New coach chases second win

EAST GAMBIER v CASTERTON SANDFORD NEW East coach Malinda Foster not only started her debut A Grade coaching career with a victory, she also showed...

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