STAFF PROFILE: Charlotte Varcoe – Journalist
GROWING up in regional Victoria, The Border Watch’s newest journalist, Charlotte Varcoe never dreamt she would be working in the newsroom.
Originally wanting to...
STAFF PROFILE: Ben Lehmann – printing machinist
STARTING his career at The Border Watch over five years ago, printing machinist Ben Lehmann has grown to be an integral part of producing...
Book highlights city settler Henny Nieuwendyk’s sporting talent
HENDRIKUS (Henny) Nieuwendyk is a Dutch migrant who, like many, chose to find a new life in Australia.
He is well known to many in...
Creative passion passed on to next generation
"PEOPLE need to focus more on giving back to the community rather than getting," Queen's Birthday 2019 Order of Australia Medal (OAM) recipient Kevin...
STAFF PROFILE: Katie Jackson – Journalist
OUR Penola Pennant journalist Katie Jackson is no stranger to the media industry.
Much of her teenage years were spent around local newspapers as father...
Primary school reading initiative helps develop language skills
DIVING into magical fairy tales and spelling words aloud with Reidy Park Primary School students has helped youth mentor Bob Childs grow his own...
Ghost mushrooms pop up to become drawcard for interstate visitors
AS darkness falls over Glencoe's pine plantations, Australia's largest colony of organic bioluminous fungus lights up the forest floor, bringing to life a hint...
Young girl’s memory honoured through national campaign for better treatment options
WATCHING the deteriorating health of a friend's young daughter has spurred a Mildura man into living his own life to fullest, while helping raise...
STAFF PROFILE: Melanie Abbott – trainee administration assistant and distribution officer
THE Border Watch's friendly face at the front desk, Melanie Abbott, is one of the newsgroup’s newest employees but is already making her mark.
Rising...
City to ‘come alive’ with range of art activities
A JAM-PACKED weekend of creativity has been crafted for the Limestone Coast with enthusiasts from across the country converging on the Blue Lake city...
Iconic cats share top Ragdoll honour
IT WAS almost a purr-fect showing for Mount Gambier's iconic Ragdoll cat duo Wally and Bruce at the Cat Fancier's Society of South Australia...
Burmese migrant puts down roots in Mount Gambier
BURMESE refugee Peh Boo has forged a new future for himself in Mount Gambier since settling in the South East 10 years ago.
Mr Boo...
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...
