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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...