Teddies to help trauma
VIBRANT Teddies to assist children coping with traumatic situations have been generously created by the Penola Cub Scouts and donated to the Mount Gambier...
Truck show leads to large donation
TEARS were flowing at ac.care this week as Mount Gambier man Adam Smith handed over funds raised from the recent Mount Gambier Family Truck...
“Killa” case of mistaken identity
FORMER South East footballer Anthony "Killa" Kilsby has become a viral sensation this week after he was sent a new Victorian drivers licence with...
LV Dohnt celebrations
LV DOHNT and Company held its 85th birthday celebration last month in Nangwarry, while also officially opening the company's new workshop.
Held in the Nangwarry...
Santa gets stuffed in Coonawarra
CHRISTMAS treats, cars, decorated bikes, and traditional Scottish music will feature in this year's Penola Christmas Street Party, offering an afternoon packed with activities...
City Council backs airport overhaul
MOUNT Gambier City Council will commit $500,000 to the redevelopment of Mount Gambier Airport if Grant District Council's revised application for federal funding is...
Pledge bypassed – Marshall uncommitted
STATE Opposition leader Steven Marshall failed to commit funding for the Penola bypass as an election pledge when he visited the town last week.
Despite...
Railway on right track – Theme park turns eight
OPERATORS of the Penola Fantasy Theme Park, Model Railway and Tea Room have celebrated eight years of attracting visitors to the unique tourist destination.
Turning...
Revised airport proposal presented to stakeholders
A REVISED proposal for the redevelopment of the Mount Gambier Airport was presented to local government stakeholders this week ahead of finalising an application...
Students take a stand against domestic violence
NORTH Primary School demonstrated its commitment to stopping domestic violence in the community after dedicating an assembly to recognising White Ribbon Week.
The assembly, organised...
Limestone Coast Disability Workforce Hub opens
A NEW Disability Workforce Hub has opened its doors in Mount Gambier to help meet growing calls for workers within the sector.
Funded by the...
Lego competition success
GLENBURNIE Primary School students showcased their creative abilities at the First Lego League (FLL) Australian National Championships recently.
After placing first in the Mount Gambier...
Locals generosity helps to restore sight
MOUNT Gambier locals have continued to dig deep, despite financial pressures.
The Fred Hollows Foundation revealed in the past year, 115 people from Mount...
