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Trustee target in sight

THE Penola community has thrown its support behind the recent appeal to commission a bronze bust of renowned Penola-born poet John Shaw Neilson. Penola and...

Dance sensation

NICOLE Lear went from teacher to student during eight weeks of intensive training ahead of Saturday night's Swinging with the Stars. The Penola Primary School...

New jobs boom on horizon

A GROUND-BREAKING investigation into the Limestone Coast has revealed there is an opportunity to grow the region's economy by a staggering $700m annually and...

Migrant families share culture

DIVERSE contributions of refugees to the community were celebrated at Mount Gambier North Primary School last week. Refugee Week celebrated the successful settlement of over...

Mount Burr residents send strong message

MOUNT Burr residents have reluctantly supported the extension of opening hours at the new post office, but are pushing for the reinstatement of over-the-counter...

The little campaign that could

MOUNT Gambier's historic railway locomotive roundhouse remains standing following an unexpected 11th hour intervention by heritage authorities. This is despite the state's transport department and...

Dancers hot to trot (video included)

MORE than 500 people packed The Barn on Saturday night for an evening of glitz and glamour at the 11th annual Swinging with the...

Artwork honours veteran

A STRIKING three-piece painting of a poppy has been donated to the Mount Gambier Community Returned and Services League by the daughter of a...

Regional visitor strategy

INCREASING the number of overnight visitors from international and domestic markets will be the priority for the Limestone Coast as part of a plan...

Inner city business hub revamp

A DISTINCTIVE building in the city's James Street is being revitalised, with the old and currently vacant structure undergoing a substantial revamp. The restoration of...

Rate cap legislation slammed

MOUNT Gambier Mayor Andrew Lee has slammed the Marshall Government's "high handed" rate capping legislation as punishing a majority of South Australia's local governments...

Tenison Woods College students raise funds for inaugural charity day

STUDENTS from Tenison Woods College have banded together to raise money for local charities as part of their first annual charity day last week. A...

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Noah’s Ark stage show visits Mount Gambier

The story of Noah’s Ark will come to life in a special performance taking place at Mount Gambier’s Wehl Street Theatre on Saturday, April...