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Shoplifting in operators’ sights

SHOPLIFTING remains an ongoing challenge for businesses in Mount Gambier with a spate of recent incidents in the city leaving local retailers frustrated. Spot On...

Greens leader highlights moratorium ‘turn of events’

GREENS MLC Mark Parnell has highlighted the "remarkable turn of events" in the Marshall Government's support for a legislated moratorium after voting down an almost identical bill earlier this year. Mr Parnell labelled the[...]

‘Rapunzel’ locks cut for Variety fundraiser

A GENEROUS Mount Gambier girl will part with her "Rapunzel" locks to raise funds and awareness for a vital foundation. Gemma Irons, 10, will cut...

Magic drive hard to hoop

Millicent Magic players backed their own tournament up with a trip to Warrnambool basketball associations seaside classic over the weekend. UNDER 18 WOMEN MILLICENT Magic's...

Glowing reception for charity event

LANTERNS will light up the South East sky tonight as a key fundraiser brings the community together in unity. For over a decade, the Leukaemia...

City street alive with walking dead

COMMERCIAL Street was crawling with the undead over the weekend for the ninth annual Mount Gambier Zombie Walk. The group gathered at Vansittart Park and...

Heritage leader urges officials to reconsider

A STATE heritage leader yesterday made an urgent call to transport department officials to halt imminent demolition of Mount Gambier's railway roundhouse. National Trust of...

Shadow police minister visits

MILLICENT and district residents have complained about the looming loss of the local detective to Shadow Police Minister Lee Odenwalder during his whistle-stop visit...

Garden pick of the bunch

THE inaugural Penola Garden of the Year was announced at the weekend's Penola Show with a picturesque garden on Petticoat Lane taking out the...

Final hours for rail roundhouse

DEMOLITION works at Mount Gambier's 65-year-old railway roundhouse site are under way following the transport department signally the start of the structure's demise. Heavy machinery...

Mascot in disbelief as club’s bid denied

PERCY the Penguin has been a feature at Mount Gambier Pioneers Basketball Club home games for decades, but the future of the club and...

University nursing lecturer receives international recognition

UNIVERSITY of South Australia nursing lecturer Doctor Julie Reis has received international recognition from the prestigious Higher Education Academy (HEA) in England. The HEA promotes...

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Galloping to the top

In a picture perfect finish Millicent Pony Club's Stacey Edwards has made history, winning the inaugural small pony National Pony Racing Series. The series...