Voluntary assisted dying laws to come into effect
LAWS around voluntary assisted dying (VAD) are set to come into effect at the end of the month, giving South Australians the choice to...
Uncovering region’s history
In 2022, The Border Watch partnered with the Mount Gambier History Group to help identify large numbers of photos.
Each edition we have run...
Christmas Appeal shows community spirit
THE community has shown its generous spirit once again, raising plenty of funds for disadvantaged families through the Community Mayor's Christmas Appeal.
Despite a...
Another low yield season ahead
An unfavourable growing season last year has seen buying limits placed on potato products in the supermarkets and local growers say the shortage is...
Wishing well thieves still an issue
THIEVES are continuing to plague the charity wishing well in the Cave Gardens, posing a problem for the service club that collects the money....
Works to begin on Wimmera Highway
Works will soon begin on the Wimmera Highway in Hynam to improve road safety and freight productivity.
From Monday, January 9, construction will begin...
What made headlines in May 2022
Mount Gambier Hospital was in the spotlight in May, with ambulance officers reporting ramping at the emergency department during an unprecedented ‘Code White’ due...
Community garden blooms
A COMMUNITY garden in Mount Gambier is already reaping benefits, with plants coming to life within months of the project starting.
In late...
Showground camping facilities to expand
Camping facilities at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds are expanding, with new sites set to open by the end of March.
Mount Gambier Agricultural and...
Extra assistance for rural patients
THE State Government has doubled the fuel subsidy for patients needing transport to specialist health appointments.
From January 1, the support for regional people...
Making news in April
COVID-19 positive cases in the Limestone Coast least quadrupled in April, with Limestone Coast Local Health Network executive director of medical services Dr Elaine...
A wild start to 2022
The year started off with some challenges with Covid-19 cases spiking and bushfires raging,
New Years Eve celebrations in Robe were blamed for a...
Count-back required to decide victors
COOL weather greeted 24 players to a 2-4-2 game at the Millicent Bowls Club last week.
The win went to Phil Keatley and...
