State swim success in championships
THE Mount Gambier Swim Club was represented by four members in the recent South Australian Country Swimming Championships held in Port Pirie.
With a high...
Field days at top of honours list
THE 40th anniversary of the South East Field Days has been named Naracoorte Lucindale Council's Australia Day event of the year.
Last year's field days...
Industry leaders ready to test track
VETERAN Mount Gambier trainer Michael O'Leary said the local industry is keen to get back on the newly constructed Glenburnie Racecourse after a "massive...
Community gathers to celebrate national pride at The Rail
HUNDREDS gathered at the Mount Gambier railway lands precinct on Saturday to celebrate national pride and the achievements of several community members.
The traditional Australia...
Track stable ahead of racing season
THE new $3.3m Allan Scott Glenburnie Racecourse track is just months away from reopening to the thunder of hooves following a 12 month shut...
Life saving program runs swimmingly
THE Beachport Vacswim program reached record numbers during its recent one-week program which attracted participants from all over the South East region and beyond...
Coonawarra protects turf
FORMER Northern Territory Attorney-General John Elferink has called for South Australia and the Northern Territory to be merged into one "mega-state" and an all...
Family on board with bus review
A NANGWARRY parent whose children attend Mary MacKillop Memorial School has welcomed the State Government's public consultation investigating whether non-government students should be allowed...
Export figures reveal Australian wine in demand
INTERNATIONAL demand for fine Australian wine grew strongly in 2018, with a significant increase in wine exports.
Wine Australia reported a 10pc growth in value...
Specialist health challenge
CONCERNS about the level of support for visiting specialists at Millicent and District Hospital have been put to the region's two leading health bureaucrats.
According...
Grants program helps bridge skills shortage gap
A TERTIARY education grant program, which supports students studying in health skill shortage areas which impact the Mount Gambier community, was officially launched this...
Asthma overlooked in back to school rush
WITH spikes in asthma flare ups common after the school holidays, South East parents and carers are urged to put their child's asthma plan...
Art competition to return
ENTRIES are now open for the Millicent Met Gala – Wearable Art Competition, which is set to return this May as part of the...
