Market sales ‘beefed up’
SKYROCKETING cattle prices and surging throughput have underscored a massive increase in revenue at the Millicent Saleyards, with the fortnightly market grossing close to...
Dedicated cancer charity supporter to end Biggest Morning Tea organiser duties
HAVING raised over $140,000 across 21 years for cancer research, Lois Bayre plans to step down as organiser of Mount Gambier's Biggest Morning Tea.
Now...
Insurance policy in place for endangered mussels
AN insurance policy is in place for a critically endangered freshwater mussel which remains at risk following a bushfire at Hotspur.
Around 30 specimens of...
The Border Watch Newsgroup secures number of accolades at Country Press SA awards
THE Border Watch has again been crowned South Australia's best regional newspaper, winning the Country Press SA award for the second consecutive year.
Newspapers across...
Stand Like Stone Foundation provides sound investment for region’s symphony orchestra
LIMESTONE Coast musicians who use facilities at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre will benefit from a Stand Like Stone Foundation grant.
The community-focused foundation awarded...
Study launched to investigate options for Limestone Coast’s recyclable inventory
THE region's local government sector is exploring avenues to redirect the region's expanding recyclable stockpile into processing streams or other avenues.
Limestone Coast Local Government...
Choral society prepares for busy year
THE Millicent Choral Society has recently emerged from its customary summer recess and is ready for a busy year of music and singing in...
Grant received for maintenance of city’s historic courthouse
A HISTORIC Mount Gambier landmark will receive a $60,000 facelift to conserve its exterior, with its pink dolomite walls dating back to 1864.
The Old...
Youth ‘scouts’ summit event
MAINTAINING a sustainable lifestyle is a top priority for Mount Gambier scout Colby Ind who has received an invitation to the 2020 National Plastics...
Penola man to chop locks in support of Leukemia Foundation
PENOLA'S sole tattoo artist will lose eight years worth of dreadlocks next month as he aims to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Bronte Cox...
Country Fire Service history ‘immortalised’ in print
THE history of the Country Fire Service (CFS) has been immortalised in print thanks to Naracoorte's Rex Hall.
Launching his fourth book during the opening...
Shrove Tuesday treats raise welfare funds
THERE was a special treat of pancakes and toppings served to tourists and residents at Beachport on Tuesday.
To mark Shrove Tuesday, a fundraiser was...
‘Bittersweet’ farewell from Chelsea Manor
AFTER more than five years in the music scene, local band Chelsea Manor will be performing their “last ever” show to farewell the band...
