Council puts off decision
ELECTED members at the City of Mount Gambier have delayed making a decision on whether or not the council should become an affiliate member...
Author ‘lucky’ for community support
A HOMEGROWN best-selling author is feeling lucky to have so much community support ahead of the release of her fifth novel.
Tantanoola-raised Maya Linnell...
Cooking … Taco bowl with cashew dressing
20 MIN PREP TIME
10 MIN COOK TIME
SERVES 2 PEOPLE
35g NUTS PER SERVE
Ingredients
For the mince
· 100g mince (your choice of meat or plant-based)
· 1 tbsp tomato paste
· 1...
Ani Drexler wins writing comp
After producing a work of fan fiction based on the video game Dark Deception, Year 10 student Ani Drexler has won the Mount Gambier...
Timber ban axed
THE Australian timber import ban imposed by the Chinese Government was lifted last week after three years.
In 2020, China blocked the importation of timber...
Resolving separation issues
CENTACARE is looking to introduce a new dispute resolution service in Mount Gambier / Berrin to help keep separation issues out of court.
The...
Women dress to impress at charity brunch
Raising funds for ToyBox Australia is one of the tasks asked of Miss Universe Australia finalist Lauren Walker.
Ms Walker hosted a Mother’s Day Bottomless...
Imagination comes to life
A new competition from The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre will see a child's artwork turned into a glass sculpture.
Running alongside the Abundant...
Medicare change to ease pressure
THE Rural Doctors Association South Australia (RDASA) has said the $5 billion Medicare investment included in this year’s Federal Budget would hopefully ease the...
Council push for budget feedback
DISTRICT Council of Grant (DCG) is looking for community feedback on its draft Annual Business Plan and Budget.
The draft budget has proposed to increase...
Safety no longer a ‘saw’ spot for SES
THE Mount Gambier/Berrin State Emergency Services (SES) unit has received a welcome safety boost following the purchase of new chainsaws.
SES bought the new...
Volunteers in good head space
HEADSPACE volunteers Jazz Norris, Maddison Strafford, Pheobe Beare and Gael Chizungu all agree on one thing, volunteering for the Youth Reference Group is a...