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Residents and ratepayers encouraged to complete election ballot forms ahead of Friday vote closure

RESIDENTS and ratepayers are encouraged to get their ballots in to the local government elections before voting closes on Friday. As of 4pm yesterday, 5855...

Groups combine to reflect on suicide loss

SURVIVORS of suicide loss are invited to gather in Mount Gambier this week to recognise a loved one, demonstrate support and promote suicide prevention. StandBy...

Red Cross mentor initiative on horizon for South East

A NUMBER of mentoring programs will soon be offered by the Australian Red Cross Limestone Coast to locals who have repeated contact with the...

Lack of timber post supply fuels concerns

A SHORTAGE of timber posts for the region's viticultural sector is fuelling fresh concerns over the high number of export pulp logs flowing to...

Snails make tracks

SPEEDY snails slid their way to victory yesterday as Yahl Primary School held its annual Snail Cup. For the third consecutive year, 133 students were...

Police concerns raised

INCREASES in stock theft and hoon driving have been attributed to the removal of Kalangadoo's sole police officer, with community members calling for the...

Power failure – city businesses left in the dark under new electrical metering system

A NEW nationwide system for installing and connecting electricity meters has left one Commercial Street business without power for more than three weeks, while...

Wild snaps to help flying doctor

FORMER zoologist and avid photographer Doctor Mike Bruorton has produced a 2019 calendar featuring stunning wildlife images he and wife Penny captured during an...

Historical homestead draws large crowds

MORE than 2500 history buffs inspected the Lowan historic homestead at Kalangadoo over the weekend to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Among...

Driver hospitalised following highway rollover

A YOUNG Mount Gambier man was taken to hospital with minor injuries yesterday after rolling his car at the intersection of Pick Avenue and...

Commodore claims pole

POLICE are investigating a crash involving a car colliding with a stobie pole in Mount Gambier yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene...

Lanterns light night

A SEA of glowing light transformed the Cave Gardens on Friday as around 200 people raised blue, white and gold lanterns at the annual...

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Civic centre lift in disrepair

City of Mount Gambier staff have assured they can still accommodate people with access needs, despite the Civic Centre's internal lift becoming inoperable. Council general...