Rail station on track for ‘makeover’
MOUNT Gambier's disused railway station building is in-line for a makeover with City Council allocating $371,000 towards external works at the historic site, which...
Seniors help Nangwarry club rebuild
MONTHS on from the devastating fire which destroyed its history-filled clubrooms, Nangwarry Football Netball Club continues to garner strong community support from across the...
Mindset adjustment helps lead ‘limitless life’ despite rare syndrome
BEN Pettingill was like any ordinary 16 year old.
An active, outgoing teen, he loved sports and spending time with his friends.
However his world was...
Weekend library lockout disappoints
BOOK lovers will no longer be able to enjoy Saturday morning at Penola's community library following a change to its opening hours.
Housed at Penola...
Mount Gambier man begins long road to recovery after overseas diving accident
MOUNT Gambier man Gareth Flanagan is determined to walk again as he starts rehabilitation from spinal injuries suffered during a freak accident while holidaying...
Students swap pens and paper for computers in national assessment
A LARGE number of South East students swapped pen and paper for a keyboard and computer screen as the National Assessment Program - Literacy...
Mount Gambier midwife’s leadership recognised
MOUNT Gambier midwife Rachael Yates is the toast of the regional health fraternity after winning a prominent state award for "excellence in leadership".
Ms Yates...
Federal funding targets notorious stretch linking Mount Gambier to coast
A NUMBER of safety improvements will be carried out along a notorious stretch of Carpenter Rocks Road in a bid to improve the transport...
Volunteer ambulance officers share experiences
ANYONE who has ever wondered what it might be like to be in the SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) will be able to get a...
Wattle Range contenders emerge
MILLICENT resident Ryan Jellesma hopes his community-minded spirit will strike a chord with electors in Corcoran ward.
The Tantanoola farm worker has become the fourth...
Mayura Station heifer beefs up all-breeds sale records
A WAGYU heifer raised at Mayura Station has fetched an all-breeds sale record of $280,000 at an auction over the weekend, with the US-based...
Seniors put environment first with new initiative
DOING their part for the environment, Hallmont Estate residents have discovered creative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Early last year, estate resident Sally Andrew...