Riders band together
DONNED in black jackets, Black Dog riders from across the state cruised through Mount Gambier yesterday, raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.
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Family heartbreak
THE devastated parents of a young man killed in tragic car accident near Mount Gambier have described the heartache of losing their son.
Daniel Menzies-Pearson...
Laundry owner praises fire response
A LAUNDROMAT owner has praised the efforts of her staff and the emergency services to contain a small fire in a dryer on Saturday...
Roses are red, cows go moo
A RANGE of entertainment was on offer to the community over the two days of the 153rd Penola Show, but it was the cattle...
Council pet peeve
MOUNT Gambier City Council has warned it will start door-knocking residential properties as part of a crackdown on unregistered dogs across the city.
New figures...
Nurses to put training into practice
THE region's newest nurses are ready to take the first step into their careers as fully qualified professionals after completing their degree at the...
Road crash training for MFS crew
MEMBERS of the Mount Gambier Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) crew updated their skills in road crash rescue yesterday with a visit from Adelaide-based training...
Disability support service expansion
SOUTH East families have welcomed the announcement disability support service Minda will establish a regional office in Mount Gambier, which is expected to create...
Craft skills showcased
PENOLA Primary School Year 4 students crafted model tree houses, zen gardens and painted Picasso-esque artwork ahead of the Penola Show.
Year 4/5 teacher Julianne...
City mourns life cut short
EMOTIONAL tributes are flowing for a young Mount Gambier man who was tragically killed in a car crash at Moorak on Monday night.
Daniel Pearson,...
Charity ride rolls through Penola
AFTER a gruelling 160km ride from Keith, Silver Lining Ride participants received a warm welcome from locals as they cycled into Penola last Tuesday.
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Council helps teens chase sporting success
GRANTS to four Millicent teenagers have recently been made by the Wattle Range Council Youth Development Foundation.
The quartet each received $200 towards their expenses...