Refugee experience a lifetime ago – Resident celebrates 100th birthday
FROM refugee camps to settling in a foreign country, life has not been easy for 100-year-old Mount Gambier resident Emma Morandin.
Born just north of...
Never too young to help
IT MAY be a bit of a juggling act for local residents Tanya Reddie and Nicola as they manage work and family commitments, but...
Sisters turn family tragedy into a positive legacy
WHEN Kelli and Lucy Williams lost their father to suicide, they did not shy away from confronting the devastating circumstances surrounding his death.
Choosing to...
WIN: Share your Holden photo competition
TO celebrate the history of Holden, car lovers are encouraged to share their Holden photographs and stories on social media ahead of the upcoming...
A tough talk could save a life
SUICIDE is a topic often avoided in conversation - a word many fear of even mentioning in case they hurt someone's feelings.
However, according to...
Historic Holden showcase set for city
DELVE deep into the history of iconic Holden vehicles at a unique showcase hosted by O.G. Roberts Mount Gambier later this month.
The final Holden...
Comfort teddies for psychological healing
THEY are not a toy, or just for children, but something of comfort and protection - a part of psychological healing.
Small, colourful and soft,...
Painting a Picture: Legendary brotherhood formed on open road
A NEWLY formed Mount Gambier brotherhood labelled the "Fomoco brothers" has gained a cult following among Ford owners after their adventure to the Early...
“An ode to the road” by Pat Boylan
There was movement at the servo for the word had passed around
That the Classic Falcon Owners Club invited us to town
Narooma was the venue...
Son relives mother’s cycling journey
RECREATING a historic ride his mother Janice completed from Mount Gambier to Horsham in 1967, avid cylcist James Collins recently set out on the...
Entrepreneurs in the making
YAHL Primary School students will put their business skills to the test today as they take part in the school's biannual spring fair.
Working in...
Australian citizenship dream comes true
IT was a dream come true for Chelsea Atkins and Valentine Wangui this week when they officially became Australian citizens at a special ceremony...
Big spending for marina
THE Kingston District Council has spent about $337,699 over its original budget for the Cape Jaffa Marina than originally planned.
According to documents presented...
