LIMESTONE COAST

New era for Hawke House

A new era has been heralded at Bordertown's Hawke House, with the site now open for accommodation. After purchasing the property in 2019 and...

Get ‘thready’ for a great time

Members of the Twisted Thread craft group have been working themselves into knots to prepare for their annual Autumn Thread exhibition, with almost all...

The Callisto connection

Rocky and Jackie Callisto's family bought Hawke House in the 70s, with the property staying in the Callisto name until it was bought and...

Probus Club probe history

The Naracoorte Men’s Probus Club recently took a visit to two of the Limestone Coast's premier sights. Below is a report from club secretary...

Family is everything to Laurie

IN light of the recently announced Veterans’ Families Day from the State Government, a Mount Gambier/Berrin Australian Army veteran has expressed the importance of...

Hope for autism assessments in schools

A MOUNT Gambier/Berrin counsellor has welcomed the introduction of a $330,000 tender that will enable up to 100 eligible school students to access autism...

Sustainability a key focus

Sustainability will be the focus of the weekend, as Wattle Range Council invites people to ‘Re-A-Range’ their thinking. An initiative of the Council’s Climate...

Archers push the limit

THE most recent scores by Blue Lake Archers saw two narrow wins at the indoor venue, followed by a landslide win in the outdoor...

Fine scores in favourable conditions

THE Mount Gambier Gun Club held its monthly competition on Saturday in favourable conditions. The sun was out and shooters were able to obtain some...

Bowlers break Australian drought

FIONA Pearson, Keisha Pearson and Serena Bourn travelled to Pukekohe, New Zealand recently to compete in the 25th indoor bowls Trans Tasman International Test...

Close games all around

MILLICENT 2 d/w BLUE LAKE 2 ROUND 4 of Limestone Coast women's soccer could not have been much closer. Of the three senior matches, two ended...

Tough road trip awaits women

THE Mount Gambier Pioneers hit the road this week for a double-header of NBL1 South basketball. The women's team face a challenge on Saturday night,...

Pioneers to test their mettle

WHILE the Mount Gambier Pioneers sit in second position on the NBL1 South ladder, equal on wins (7) and losses (2) with Ballarat Miners,...

Elmo’s Circus Dream

FAMILIES from near and far filled the seats at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre on Sunday to catch a glimpse at the big red...

Stokes on a hot streak at Beer and BBQ Fest

IN the aftermath of the first ever Mount Gambier/Berrin Beer and BBQ Festival, local band Stokes has expressed its excitement and pride for their...

Generations in Jazz another success

GENERATIONS in Jazz has once again wowed the audience, both in person and online. Organiser Karyn Roberts said feedback of the event had been...

Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards Socials

MANY gathered at The Barn Palais recently to celebrate the Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards. A number of awards were given out on the night...

Generations returns to the Mount

WITH the Generations in Jazz (GIJ) Improvised Gala event held last week, event organiser Karyn Roberts said it was exciting to be able to...

Table top event biggest yet

WARHAMMER enthusiasts gathered in Naracoorte on the June long weekend to battle it out in the 23rd annual Terra Con competition. The fantasy tabletop...

NFF delivers 17 priorities for the federal budget to advance agriculture

Australia’s peak farming organisation has put forward 17 investment recommendations for the Federal Government to invest in agriculture and support the sector’s sustainable growth...

Chickpea tariffs lifted

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) have welcomed a decision by the Indian government to suspend tariffs on Australian Desi chickpeas. The tariffs were originally established...

Strong result overall for South Australia’s grain industry

Despite a favourable start to the 2023-24 season, below average late winter and spring rainfall in all grain producing areas limited yield potential in...

Additional funding supports primary producers

Rural Business Support has received a significant boost with the announcement of $1.7 million in additional federal government funding for its Rural Financial Counselling...

Projects focus on beneficial insects in canola

Grain growers will benefit from improved pest management strategies with the start of two new research projects focussing on beneficial insects in canola. Grains Research...

Researchers gain access to resources

Three essential ingredients for successful crop breeding are now more available than ever thanks to a new investment between the Grains Research and Development...

TOYOTA GRANVIA IS A PREMIUM PEOPLE MOVER

Launched here in 2019 the Toyota Granvia effectively replaced the long-running Tarago people mover. At the same time, it moved its target audience beyond...

LEXUS ES300h SPORTS LUXURY

The growth in SUV sales has seen a corresponding decline in demand for traditional four-door sedans. In the case of Lexus only two of...

NISSAN NAVARA PRO-X DUAL CAB UTILITY

Okay. Now I’m confused. The Nissan Navara PRO-4X was replaced by the PRO-4X Warrior which in turn has recently been replaced by the much-hyped PRO-4X...

‘S’ PUTS ON JOLION GOOD SHOW

The Chinese automobile maker GWM Haval has spiced up its popular small petrol sports utility vehicle segment with the addition of a Jolion S,...

Strong fuel efficiency standards the key to $13 billion benefit for Australians

AUSTRALIANS can individually save up to $1200 a year on vehicle running costs if the federal government delivers strong fuel efficiency standards, new modelling...

TOYOTA CRUISER: NO SINKING FEELING… YET

The Toyota LandCruiser dates back to the days when such vehicles were called wagons – none of this sports utility vehicle nonsense. Unfortunately, they...

Passing the baton

Owning their own business is a step up for Brendan Fleming and Thomas Garner, who are the proud owners of Mount Gambier Mechanical and...

Step down for Phil Maywald

AFTER more than 50 years in the mechanics industry, Mount Gambier/Berrin’s Phil Maywald is taking a step back, as he and his wife Lisa...

Mining jobs plentiful for SA

MINING jobs were highly advertised in South Australia in the last quarter of 2023, with 40 per cent of those advertised jobs located in...

Using proper language when talking about disability

As our society progresses into a more inclusive and welcoming environment, it is important that we make a conscious effort to ensure the language...

One million drums and counting

If all the plastic AgVet containers Noel Bubner has processed for recycling were laid side by side, they would stretch from Balaklava to Adelaide,...

Seniors delay doctors visits due to cost

New research from National Seniors Australia suggests 68 per cent of older people have recently gone without or hesitated to access essential healthcare...

Member for MacKillop expresses visa worker concerns

DESPITE cuts in the number of skilled visas allocated for each state, South Australia still has “some capacity” in its allocation. The Minister for Workforce...

Celebrating all abilities

LIMITLESS Learning and Lifestyle is celebrating people living with a disability in employment with their upcoming All Abilities Day event. In just under 12...

Children walk safe to school

Sunrise Christian School students got up early on a crisp Naracoorte morning to meet at the Memorial Oval playground for National Walk Safely to...

Taxi on tour for funds

TWO local men have decided to jump into their sh*tbox car and take a drive to raise much-needed funds for the Cancer Council. Frank...

Updated tree removal laws

New rules outlining mature tree removal have been adopted by the state government. Coming into effect immediately, the new regulations would protect trees with...

2024 Four Reasons Why Luncheon

MANY gathered at The Commodore Hotel to support Limestone Coast charity Four Reasons Why. The inaugural luncheon attracted a full house to raise much needed...

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New era for Hawke House

A new era has been heralded at Bordertown's Hawke House, with the site now open for accommodation. After purchasing the property in 2019 and...