Spotlight on men’s health
SOUTH Australian men are being urged not to drop the ball on their health, with AFL star Robbie Gray encouraging men to go for a health check after his brush with testicular cancer[...]
Saleyards budget blow
THE long-awaited report into the Millicent Saleyards has recommended a slew of options for the site's future, including selling or closing the facility following losses of almost $700,000 over the last six years.
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Video sparks outrage over live export industry
APPALLING video footage of Australian sheep suffering at sea has raised concerns about serious animal welfare failures across Australia's live export industry this week.[...]
‘Set ban in stone’
THE region's peak environmental action group has called on the new Liberal State Government to cement the 10-year fracking ban in legislation.
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Predators on the loose in city
A SPATE of fox sightings in central Mount Gambier has prompted a warning from the region's peak environmental management body to keep small pets in fox-proof enclosures at night[...]
City engineering projects continue
MOUNT Gambier City Council will continue to progress a number of key engineering projects in the city this month[...]
Basketball: Season stars shine
THE 2017-18 South East Coast Basketball League most valuable players were announced at the recent grand final night.[...]
South East Native Title claim progresses
Mount Gambier City Council has secured legal representation after the National Native Title Tribunal formally advised last month the First Nations of the South East had lodged a Native Title claim[...]
Concept plans underway for indoor sports centre
MOUNT Gambier City Council will receive a comprehensive feasibility report and concept plans for a proposed multi-million dollar indoor/outdoor sports and recreation centre by the end of June[...]
Gastro outbreak at Boandik
AGED care provider Boandik has been hit with a number of salmonella gastroenteritis cases at its Lake Terrace site.[...]
Anglican senior bishop visits region
THE Australian Anglican Primate, the Right Reverend Dr Philip Freier, will visit Mount Gambier this weekend during his only visit to a parish in South Australia[...]
Champion cyclist remembered
TRIBUTES have flowed for Mount Gambier cycling legend Gordon Robert Cram, who died doing what he loved most.
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Hear to Entertain across the region
Friday, November 29
Stephen Esnouf, Metro Bakery and Cafe, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 6.30pm.
United Underground Volume 1, Globe Hotel, 8pm.
Jason Bull, Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 9pm.
Unb’rocken,...
