Social rights activist remembered
THE remarkable life of social rights activist and Australian Labor Party stalwart Viv Maher was celebrated at the Icehouse basketball stadium on Saturday morning...
Dry zone supported
MILLICENT police have supported the possible extension of a dry zone to help control New Year revelers at a popular seaside location.
Each year, the...
Mental health initiative
FOUR bright yellow SUV's rolled into the Mount Gambier Rail Lands yesterday morning to promote mental health and suicide prevention.
The R U OK? Conversation...
SA Variety Bash success
MOUNT Gambier's main street was full of some interesting characters over the weekend with the likes of The Joker, The Muppets and even a...
Libs pledge to help farmers in disputes with resource companies
THE State Liberals have pledged to help farmers involved in land access disputes with resource companies by funding the Small Business Commissioner to facilitate...
South East ingenuity awarded
SOUTH East mixed farmer Lachlan Seears was recognised for his contribution to the agriculture sector at a special awards ceremony at Parliament House.
Joining eight...
City races to gain global audience
THE Mount Gambier Racing Club has deemed a landmark new global media deal as one of the most exciting developments in the history of...
Forestry giant defends practices
ONEFORTYONE Plantations (OFO) chief executive offer Linda Sewell responds to issues raised in The Border Watch in recent weeks.
This follows concerns being raised over...
Migrant makes lasting mark on new homeland
WITH a grin as broad as his palette, artist Sadiki Kamuldele paints the face of a woman whose eyes have seen days darker than...
Trash to treasure concept
THE Mount Gambier Community Reuse Market will open next year to divert salvageable items from landfill and potentially reduce illegal dumping.
Mount Gambier City Council...
Cutting-edge wood project starts
NESTLED in a tree breeding hub on the outskirts of Mount Gambier, a team of experts has begun a two-year research program to potentially...
Grassroots health care campaign
AN INCREASE in demand and lack of funding has fuelled passionate community members to host the first fundraiser for the Mount Gambier hospital in...
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...
