Visitor scheme expanded to region
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme has been running for 30 years, with a vision to connect older people with volunteers to regularly visit...
Forging connections at Tara Raceway
Some come running. Some come walking. Some come with carers. Some come with walkers and wheelchairs.
And some come quietly. Unless your name is Michael...
Students target speeding drivers
Students at Allendale East Area School have taken part in creating painted turtle artwork in an effort to raise speeding awareness.
With help from Allendale...
Fun at the Naracoorte Races
People from all around the state and interstate flocked to the Naracoorte Racing Club recently for the Naracoorte Cup.
Racegoers were dressed to the nines,...
Rehab plan for Finger Point pipeline
THERE will soon be works to rehabilitate the Finger Point Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall pipe at Port MacDonnell.
SA Water’s bypass pipework is poised...
Invest $5 billion to fix the roads, says ATA
THE federal government should invest an extra $5 billion over ten years to fix freight roads, dangerous level crossings and to build more rest...
Patricks Coonawarra donation recognised
THE founder of Patricks of Coonawarra will have a research foundation named after him in an effort to find a cure for brain cancer.
Patrick...
Back to the polls for some Wattle Range Council voters
FOLLOWING the resignation of Wattle Range Councillor Moira Neagle a supplementary election will be held.
Four local residents have officially put their hands up...
Choral society at risk of folding
After celebrating 90 years in 2023, the Mount Gambier Choral Society is at risk of folding due to a lack of members.
Society president...
Christmas appeal success
THE Mount Gambier/Berrin community has come together and donated more than $40,000 to the 2023 Mount Gambier Community Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.
The appeal was as...
Surprise nomination for occupational therapist
JAYLEE Clark has been nominated for a Young Achiever Award for her contribution to the health of the Mount Gambier/Berrin and surrounding community.
Ms...
Health study grants available
A Mount Gambier student could be on the receiving end of a $2000 grant to help as they embark on further education in the...