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SCHOOLS across the region were filled with the colour orange this week as students and staff displayed respect for cultures by taking part in...

THROUGH torrential rain and fierce winds, cyclists from across the state have battled through harsh conditions this week to raise funds for country cancer patients. The team of 51 Mercer SuperCycle riders on Wednesday made their way to the Blue Lake city as part of their 1000km journey from Melbourne to Adelaide.

COLOURFUL costumes, a bright smiles will be in the plenty this weekend at the Blue Lake Sports Park as the community comes together to raise money for a worthy cause. Locally the overnight event has raised more than $750,000 for Cancer Council SA, funding vital support services, research projects, advocacy initiatives and prevention programs.

ONE of the nation's largest collections of hot rods and custom cars is set to arrive in Mount Gambier this weekend with attendees and their standout vehicles travelling in style from across Australia. The Australian Street Rod Federation Street Rod Nationals gathering will be held at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds on Saturday and Sunday.

A SPECIAL guest visited St Anthony's Primary School this week, teaching students the "magic" of recycling. Students learnt about the bin system and how they...

THE Cave Gardens has been filled with colour this week as local school children decorated the paths in preparation for the Fringe in Mount Gambier. From swirls and rainbows to big "Fringe 2018" chalk drawings, the sealed area showcases the creativity of youth in the community.

"OUR little piece of paradise has been shot down in flames," Rod Fleming told The Border Watch this week, pointing out the imposing metal framework towering over his back fence. "I feel like a prisoner in my own backyard."

FORMER Member for MacKillop Mitch Williams has applauded his soon to be successor Nick McBride on his election to parliament. After spending the majority of...

MORE than 300 people packed the auditorium at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre on Wednesday night in a show of support for a proposed indoor pool and sports complex. Around 400 apologies were received for the community meeting, which was called early this week by a working group representing four of the city's major sporting codes.

FOR years South East patients have been forced to travel hundreds of kilometres tor receive simple treatment of a painful, debilitating condition. However, those days are over, with cutting edge technology paving the way for better diagnosis and treatment in their home region.

WHEN Steven Noble lost his life in a road crash at Mount Gambier on Easter Sunday in 2013, aged just 27, it devastated the...

WATTLE Range Council has unveiled an ambitious $2.1m master plan to transform the Millicent Parklands and Civic Precinct (Domain). The plan provides a long-term framework...