Community to have say on recreation hub name
WHILE it has been known by several different names during its initial stages, the time has come to officially name Mount Gambier's community and...
Salvos issue ‘call to arms’ as volunteers needed to hit the streets
THE Salvation Army is seeking volunteers across the South East for its biggest annual door-knock to date, the Red Shield Appeal.
Over the past year...
Cuppa for a good cause
TWENTY years on from her first Biggest Morning Tea, Mount Gambier's Lois Bayre has helped raise almost $130,000 for Cancer Council research.
Spurred on by...
Whale sighted at Portland
WHALE watching season has started with an impressive display in western Victoria, with a Southern Right whale exploring the Port of Portland over the...
New Local Government Association executive officer Wright person for the job
THE Limestone Coast local government landscape will usher in a new era with the arrival of a senior executive into the region.
Tony Wright -...
History group looks to future as century landmark celebrations wrap up
THE final chapter in the centenary celebration of Mount Gambier's Rook Walk was held Monday as a time capsule was buried, ready to be...
Mental health funding call
MOUNT Gambier MP Troy Bell will seek ongoing yearly funding of $150,000 for a Mount Gambier mental health centre surviving "from grant to grant"...
Labor Party opens pop-up campaign office in city
AS part of the Labor Party's campaign for the Federal seat of Barker, Australian Labor Party state secretary Reggie Martin has opened South Australia's...
Retirees work on busy social lives
AN organisation originally formed as a social outlet for women leading busy lives has transformed into a tight-knit community asset which has created lasting...
Tenison Woods early learning centre milestone recognised
HALF a decade of educating the nation's future leaders is being celebrated at Tenison Woods College this week as its Early Learning and Community...
Compton Primary students encouraged to dream big
COMPTON Primary School students were encouraged to "dream big" at a special school assembly earlier this month.
Year 2 and 3 students dressed up in...
City retailers to close doors
TWO Mount Gambier retailers have signalled they will close their doors in the coming months, joining Radio Rentals and Target in a series of...
Cancer support recognises volunteers
SEVERAL volunteers of the Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group (MGCSG) have been officially recognised for their continued dedication to the community and their years...
