Ban breach fires up CFS
A LEADING Limestone Coast firefighter and the region's top-ranking police officer have vowed to take a no-nonsense approach to people lighting fires illegally following...
Penola woman celebrates milestone birthday
PENOLA'S Mona Adeline Mattner celebrated a milestone last month as she reached 100 years of age.
Ms Mattner had a fitting day of celebrations with...
Town garden takes root
A vital step in improving the quality of life for many Millicent residents will be taken on January 19 with the resurgence of the...
Millicent Country Fire Service honour bestowed
THE Millicent Country Fire Service (CFS) brigade has recently bestowed an honour on one of its own.
Each year the officers of the brigade choose...
Day centre coordinator steps down after four decades in service
FOSTERING social interaction and community connections among senior citizens has been the focus of one Penola resident for almost four decades.
Sue Butler has now...
headspace party celebrates good mental health
LIMESTONE Coast youths can start 2020 in style next week as headspace Mount Gambier hosts its new year holiday party.
The inaugural event will provide...
Business backs bushfire relief appeal
A MILLICENT business is asking its customers and the wider community to support its appeal for the victims of the ongoing fires throughout Australia.
Millicent...
Rotary keeps donations flowing ahead of market closure
THE Rotary Community Market has pledged to continue giving back to the community until its last trading day on February 15.
With a long and...
Black spot talk in Wattle Range
A FORMER Millicent resident has renewed calls for mobile phone reception in blackspots following the devastating Keilira fire which destroyed at least three houses...
Fundraiser nourishes bushfire-affected regions
A YOGA class held at the Mount Gambier Railway Lands on Wednesday night has raised $1500 for both people and wildlife affected by Australia's...
Supplies collected to treat injured animals
PANGULA Mannamurna is collecting out-of-date medical supplies to help treat animals affected by bushfires on Kangaroo Island and the Adelaide Hills.
Native animal and stock...
Lions roar into action
AS bushfires continue to devastate communities across Australia, Mount Gambier Lions Club is playing a role in helping the nation rebuild once the danger...