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New citizens welcomed in time for Australia Day

AN Australian citizenship ceremony to welcome two new citizens was recently held in the Millicent Gallery. Wattle Range Mayor Des Noll OAM welcomed new citizen...

Fuel thieves on the prowl

POLICE are urging the community to be vigilant following a fuel siphoning incident near Penola which saw almost 750 litres of diesel stolen. A Wangolina...

Venomous reptile fires warning shot

A SOUTH East resident "got quite a fright" when a tiger snake snapped a dry bite in his direction on Tuesday night. Eric Prelc returned...

Tech education win

MOUNT Burr Primary School students have proven they have "whatever it techs" in the classroom after winning an interstate competition using educational technology. Social Ventures...

Road safety plea follows horror year on our road

EMERGENCY service personnel are urging motorists to take care on the roads after the Limestone Coast endured a horror year with 13 people killed...

Beachport continues unique summer tradition

A POPULAR summertime tradition will continue at the Beachport Salt Lake tomorrow. Crowds will be drawn to the 16th annual duck race from 3pm. Numbered plastic...

Free program helps migrants sharpen language skills

MEMBERS of the Congolese migrant community are sharpening their language skills through a free conversational English program. Delivered by the Red Cross Mount Gambier branch,...

Police praise New Year’s Eve behaviour

A MOUNT Gambier man will face court after allegedly returning a blood alcohol reading almost six times the legal limit in the early hours...

Road risk cut in Millicent

PEDESTRIAN safety is set to be improved at a notorious central Millicent intersection with an injection of almost $100,000 in government funds. The intersection of...

Lamberts in spotlight as they reclaim the crown

A FAMILIAR Penola family has been crowned winner of the eighth annual Penola and Coonawarra Stuffed Santa Competition, which culminated at the Christmas Street...

Friendships built through community work

MEMBERS of the Mount Gambier Men's Shed were active over recent months building toys to donate to charity as treasured Christmas gifts. Although it is...

Robe proves place to be for revellers

ALMOST 70 revellers came to the attention of police for alleged behavioural and motoring offences at Robe during the New Year's Eve celebrations. Senior Sergeant...

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Season kicks off for Limestone Coast soccer

FOLLOWING the recent pre-season carnival, Limestone Coast soccer kicks off in full force this weekend with the opening round of the Premiership Cup. In the...