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Pioneers ready to play hard ball

THE community campaign to save the embattled Pioneers Basketball Club is gathering momentum as the iconic sporting institution faces possible elimination. The 30-year-old sporting club...

City Council meeting attendance highlighted

MOUNT Gambier City Council has released a snapshot of attendance of councillors at key meetings over the past four-year term, which has shown a...

Sinkhole nominated as national wonder

MOUNT Gambier has been exposed on a tourism map with our hidden gem the Umpherston Sinkhole nominated to be named one of Australia's seven...

Groundwater toxins located

TWO toxins have been identified in groundwater in the Millicent district, triggering an official warning by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to over 170...

$450m gas find near Nangwarry

THE proposed conventional gas drilling project near Nangwarry could potentially have a value of more than $450m, according to new figures released yesterday. The figure...

City cancer death risk above national average

A SNAPSHOT of cancer statistics reveals Mount Gambier residents have a higher excess risk of dying from prostate, kidney and bowel cancer compared with...

Compton Primary School’s Anzac effort honoured

COMPTON Primary School has once again secured success in the Australian Anzac School Awards as state runner-up for a united effort by students. With involvement...

Museum showcases maritime history

VISITORS can sink into shipwreck history as Port MacDonnell's maritime museum showcases the Submerged - Stories of Australia's Shipwrecks exhibition. The free exhibition focuses on...

‘Yogis’ stretch minds for charity

AROUND 100 people practised yoga together at the Cave Gardens on Saturday morning to raise awareness for Lifeboat SE. Beginners and experienced yogis were led...

Students ready to become teachers

AS THE end of the academic year nears, the University of South Australia Mount Gambier campus community proudly acknowledged fourth year education graduates on...

Review backs council on airport upgrade

AN INDEPENDENT probe into the $9.2m Mount Gambier Airport redevelopment has foreshadowed the project could potentially fuel millions of dollars in boosted productivity. The prudential...

Science comes alive at interaction event

SLIME, explosions and assorted creatures had children of all ages leaving the Main Corner with a big smile following the free Science Alive event...

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Doctor kids get childcare priority in Wattle Range

Doctors practising in the Wattle Range area will now be top priority for highly sought after childcare spots. At the Wattle Range Council meeting...

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