Researcher digs up mining past
A FORMER Mount Gambier man has felt a sense of vindication for the historian profession after being awarded an Order of Australia medal on...
Business leader in rare company
MOUNT Gambier businessman and community leader Ben Hood has been selected as one of InDaily's South Australian Top 40 under 40.
The inaugural awards were...
New chapter for festival leader
AFTER eight years of immersing himself in the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival's evolution and inclusive nature, literary program organiser Rhett McDonald has left to...
Grand home restoration a labour of love
STEPPING through the grand doors of Lowan homestead, you are instantly immersed in a chapter of yesteryear.
Grandeur design, expert craftsman and timeless elegance are...
Iconic city store to close doors
AFTER 63 years of trading, Mount Gambier's iconic DJ Interiors will soon close its doors.
Originally opened in 1955 by Donald James Bigham and Family,...
Veteran support a call of duty
LOCAL volunteer Margaret Winterfield has received state recognition for her decades of service at the Mount Gambier Returned and Services League.
"Margie", as she is...
Dedicated police officer retires
DEDICATED Millicent Police officer Des Noll OAM has handed in his badge and is moving into retirement, but his inspiring contribution to the community...
Nitschke notches up milestone
LONG-TERM employees are always highly valued in any workplace and for one of the South East's dedicated workers – who has committed 50 years...
Dance journey heads worldwide
IMAGINE dancing for a living while travelling on board a ship to some of the most spectacular locations across the world.
It seemed like a...
Leap from above to mark 40th birthday
FREE falling for 60 seconds from 13,000 feet in the sky is not everybody's idea of fun, but for Mount Gambier man Anthony Schulz...
Runaway fitness success
NOT even a fractured elbow can stop Brad Tilley from tying up his laces and "pounding the pavement" on a daily basis.
In December 2016,...
Age just a number to beat for Price
BLUE Lake Golf Club member Cyril Price has once again achieved a feat few can boast in a lifetime, with the 94-year-old golfer shooting...
Celebrating 50th birthday with a win and a meat tray
FOR Allendale East greyhound trainer David Peckham it was a case of celebrating his 50th birthday at last Sunday’s Tara Raceway meeting with a...
