Young Citizen of the Year announced
"I HAVE always seen music as a gift, I think everyone has the potential to thrive, whether you are the best performer or not...
Honour bestowed – City business leader recognised
PROMINENT Mount Gambier identity Lynette Martin will be honoured today with a prestigious Australia Day Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her decades of...
Basketball stalwart recognised – Beth Serle receives OAM
A VOLUNTEER for several decades, Beth Serle continues to give her all to the game of basketball in country South Australia and will today...
Scotsman calls Australia home
VOLUNTEER shop assistant Dave Hill will celebrate Australia Day at his Millicent home tomorrow in "true Aussie style".
He will throw some lamb chops on...
Lost military history traced to region
UNCOVERING the story behind Australia's Aboriginal servicemen, researcher Peter Bakker admits Mount Gambier's William Charles Westbury was one of his greatest finds.
Serving in the...
Penola passion shines through
HIGH academic achiever and heavily involved community member Aliza Pfitzner has been recognised for her dedication to Penola with the prestigious Wattle Range Council...
Helping handyman awarded
PINCHING himself in disbelief, Mount Gambier resident and handyman Peter Martin is still in shock after hearing he will receive the Australia Day Citizen...
Resident recognised for Cancer Council fundraising
WITH a cup of tea in hand and a fiery determination to help those in need, Mount Gambier resident Lois Bayre made it her...
Lions Club Senior Citizen of the Year – Penola
IN ADDITION to Penola couple Keith and Dorrie Bennier recently celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, the pair will also be recognised as Lions Seniors...
Fidler and Webb exhibition recognised in Australia Day awards
CREATING a trip down memory lane for many and a new look at the history of the city for others, Aileen Clarke and Margaret...
Vaccine campaign support pours in
SOUTH East residents raised their cups in memory of Meningococcal B victim Skylar Lawrence last week to raise awareness about the deadly disease and...
Horse rescue labour of love
"THE tragedy was a bonding experience and it was a turning point for all of us," Kehsarra Clydesdale Rescue owner Lynn Brierley said, speaking...
Erosion plan in place
Wattle Range Council will undertake revetment at Southend to address years of sand erosion.
At the December council meeting, council director engineering services Peter...
