Preparing for Christmas services
CHRISTMAS is an important time for local Christian church communities, and you may need to book in for mass this year.
As parishes prepare for...
No confidence in ‘failed’ mayor
GRANT District Council has passed a vote of no confidence in council mayor Richard Sage in a meeting this week.
Cr Megan Dukalskis...
Man jailed over partners death
A MOUNT Gambier man was sentenced to life imprisonment last Friday after beating his partner to death in 2018.
Earlier this year Bradley Trussell,...
Foster carers to receive payment boost
LIMESTONE Coast foster and kinship carers are celebrating a recent payment boost.
The increased support announced last week was the biggest jump in a decade,...
How we bud new rose plants
ONE of the main seasons in rose production is happening right now and will keep our industry busy until mid Autumn - It’s what...
Publishing every week
AT The Border Watch, we value the importance of keeping our communities up-to-date with local news and events.
In doing so, The Border Watch will...
Christmas cheer continues
'TIS the night before Christmas and the roads will be bustling with families and friends as they experience a wonderland of festive lights tonight....
Longride for a good cause
THE Mount Gambier Longriders Christian Motorcycle Club held their annual Dice Run Fundraiser over the weekend.
Around 70 motorbikes and 15 hot-rods attended...
Children experience traditional Indigenous knowledge
CHILDREN at the Mount Gambier Children’s Centre have been introduced to the Boandik culture through an eight-week program.
Boandik elder Aunty Michelle Jacquelin-Furr attended...
Sailing Club success
SIX boats took to the water over the weekend to compete in the final races of 2021 for the Port MacDonnell SailingClub.
The course was...
Councillors serve 15 years
TWO Wattle Range Councillors recently received certificates for 15 years of service.
Presented by Mayor Des Noll at the council's meeting last month, the certificates...
Jenner’s paper cut
MOUNT Gambier City Council has decided not to reimburse $12.70 to a councillor to cover the cost of printing a meeting agenda while on...
Call for cat management views
Cat management will be the focus of an upcoming meeting hosted by the Mount Gambier and District Residents and Ratepayers Association.
With new cat...
