New Rotary president appointed at changeover dinner
THE Rotary Club of Mount Gambier West welcomed new president Greg Appleyard at its recent changeover dinner.
A Rotary member for more than 24 years,...
Drug trafficker jailed
A FORMER Mount Gambier man caught with almost nine grams of pure methamphetamine on two separate occasions has been jailed for two years.
Thomas Jerome...
Wattle Range mayoral candidate confirmed
THE race for the top seat on Wattle Range Council has begun with Wattle Range deputy mayor Rob Dycer announcing his mayoral intentions.
Cr Dycer...
Designers create runway-worthy looks from op-shop bargains
THE spotlight has been set on local fashion designers as they gear up for the 2018 Recycled Runway competition and prepare to bring funky...
Artist carves out own destiny
MILLICENT resident Anthony “Ant” Martin is continuing to carve a reputation as a prominent wood sculptor following the unveiling of another project in the...
Epilepsy diagnosis kickstarts Mount Gambier initiative to benefit others state-wide
A MOUNT Gambier mother has been recognised for her determination in the wake of her daughter’s diagnosis of an epilepsy disorder.
Katherine Height was recently...
Mount Gambier bakery tops national competition
MOUNT Gambier bakery Sugar N Spice and All Things Nice has shown it is not only local customers that love its products, but also...
Coastal golf course funds teed up
THE long-awaited expansion of the Robe Golf Course from 12 to 18 holes has drawn a step closer with the announcement of a $600,000...
End of the model railway line
AFTER many years putting smiles on visitors’ faces, owners of Penola’s unique fantasy filled tourist attraction will wave goodbye to the vibrant business they...
Cave diver hailed hero for Thai rescue effort
THE hero South Australian doctor at the centre of the successful rescue of a young Thai soccer team from a flooded cave network this...
Australian-first theatre production sheds light on devastation of drugs
AN Australian-first theatre production is set to take the nation’s crystal methamphetamine “ice” scourge out of the shadows to tackle the alarming issue.
The Mount...
Furry friends provide support for hospital patients
A TEAM of friendly furry pooches and their owners is helping to bring smiles to the faces of patients at Mount Gambier Hospital as...
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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...
