Tag: citizen of the year
Serious message behind fun tribute
PORT MacDonnell was transformed into a sea of colour this weekend as bras of every size adorned trees, the foreshore and even the bespoke...
Annual Australia Day festivities held at Penola War Memorial Park
PENOLA residents celebrated the dedication of community members over the weekend at the town's annual Australia Day breakfast and award ceremony.
Members of the Penola...
Country Fire Service member’s years of service sparks community recognition
PORT MacDonnell resident Phillip Simpson was named Grant District Council's citizen of the year at the Australia Day community celebration at Kongorong.
A pivotal member...
Rain fails to dampen Australia Day celebrations
LIGHT rain affected the attendance at the annual Australia Day breakfast on Sunday morning at Beachport's Centennial Park.
Nevertheless, there were still significant numbers of...
Long-serving community member recognised with citizen of year award
AFTER serving the Penola and Coonawarra community for over 50 years, former publican John Heyward was recognised for his efforts with the Wattle Range...
Spotlight on unsung heroes
A HUMBLE and selfless community member who has dedicated decades of his time to help others was celebrated as Wattle Range Council's Corcoran Ward...
Penola residents in spotlight at Australia Day awards ceremony
NATIONAL pride filled Penola War Memorial Park on Saturday morning as the Penola and Coonawarra district came together to celebrate Australia Day.
While the traditional...
City of Mount Gambier Australia Day celebrations
Pictures: MOLLY TAYLOR
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Penola trio toast of the town
THREE outstanding Penola residents will be the toast of the town today as the community gathers for its 2019 Australia Day celebrations.
John Heyward, Gorgia...
Generosity recognised with prestigious award
"THE world needs more people like you in it."
This was one of many comments Southend man George Osis received after he donated $250,000 to...
Search on for community heroes
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2019 Australia Day Citizen of the Year Awards.
Award recipients will be recognised at the Mount Gambier City Council...
Citizen celebrated at Australia Day event
A SIGNIFICANT presence of holidaymakers swelled the number of attendees to 600 at the annual Australia Day breakfast at Beachport's Centennial Park.
As they have...