STAFF PROFILE: Brett Kennedy – Editor
JUST OVER a decade on, newly-appointed editor Brett Kennedy can still recall the nerves of being sent out alone for his first story just...
Community mourns loss of prominent theatre figure
TRIBUTES are flowing today for prominent Mount Gambier actor, theatre producer and drama teacher John Crouch, who passed away after battling cancer.
A nationally renowned...
STAFF PROFILE: Melissa Prior – Media Sales Supervisor
GROWING up as a “Nangwarry girl”, recently appointed media sales supervisor Melissa Prior has always called the South East home.
After forging a 14-year career in...
STAFF PROFILE: James Murphy – Sports Cadet
JAMES Murphy joined The Border Watch sports department team at the beginning of 2017, fresh out of school and with no past experience of...
Comedian wins interstate heat
A MOUNT Gambier man has made it through the first round of Australia's biggest and most prestigious stand-up comedy competition, RAW Comedy.
Attracting more than...
Dunnicliff seeks fish advisory role
MILLICENT'S Peter Dunnicliff is one of 42 candidates up for election to the new Ministerial Recreational Fishing Advisory Council.
If all goes to plan, Mr...
First recipient of prestigious Tenison ‘Flyers Award’ recognised
HONOURING the sacrifice of four fallen servicemen, the newly implemented Tenison Woods College Flyers Award seeks to highlight a student who shows symbolic qualities...
Organ recipient knows value of tough conversation
FOR Mount Gambier resident Kimberley Telford, an "amazing" gift from a stranger has given her a second chance at life.
Now recovering from a pioneering...
Medal honours high-profile piper
WELL-KNOWN pipe major and community stalwart Barry Ward received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on Saturday for his ongoing contributions to Mount Gambier...
OAM recipient’s name in history books
FORMER South East business identity Jim Galpin was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on Saturday for his community-minded approach and focus on...
Civic leader makes mark on Mount Gambier
MOUNT Gambier resident John Allen has left an enduring legacy across the Blue Lake city following years of service to local government and the...
Decades of service recognised with Order honour
PROMINENT Mount Gambier identity Eric Roughana OAM has become a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his decades of service to the...
Council calls for more eID support
THE chief executive of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) will visit the Naracoorte Lucindale Regional Livestock Exchange this week following correspondence.
It comes as...
