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Island beauty showcased with exhibition

A COMPELLING art exhibition which explores themes of isolation and the rugged, natural beauty of Kangaroo Island is currently on display in Millicent. Island to...

Thieves target coastal parks

THIEVES are currently targeting coastal caravan parks and camping spots with fishing rods and both battery and generator-powered portable refrigerators among the items stolen. Senior...

Ken a Batt above the rest

THE Penola Bowling Club men's championship singles were played across the weekend with two rounds played on Saturday followed by the finals played on...

Council spins financial pedals

THE possibility of 5000 long-distance recreational cyclists coming to Millicent in November has increased with Wattle Range Council pledging a sum of $12,000 to...

Applications remain open for KCA Millicent Mill scholarship

THE Kimberly-Clark Australia Millicent Mill Scholarship will again be awarded this year. For almost 40 years, the company has awarded a generous annual scholarship to...

Diverse activities enjoyed at Port MacDonnell

LITTLE hands have been busily crafting creations in Port MacDonnell during the school holidays. The Port MacDonnell Community Complex school holiday program has featured a...

Council discusses water contamination

A VERBAL report by a scientific expert on contaminated groundwater at a Millicent timber treatment plant was curtailed at the January monthly meeting of...

Housing Trust rates concern

THE impact of offloading state-owned Housing Trust properties to community housing providers would have a "reasonably significant" impact on rates, outgoing Mount Gambier City...

Bus freight and passenger depot relocation supported

RELOCATION of Millicent's bus freight and passenger depot to the town's visitor information centre has been well received, according to Wattle Range Council. Council tourism...

Holiday destination

MILLICENT is proving to be a popular holiday destination among tourists with local caravan parks experiencing an increase in bookings over the summer period. The...

Racing history harnessed by Mount Gambier club to be celebrated

THE Mount Gambier Harness Racing Club will celebrate 70 years of harness racing at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds tonight for the running of the...

No room for complacency on road

A NOTABLE decline in 2018 nationwide road deaths with 78 fewer fatalities has been welcomed - but the drop should not be seen as...

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Top performances in the ring

THE 41st annual Mount Gambier Easter Showjumping Carnival was deemed a great success. Attracting a strong field, there was action aplenty in the two arenas...