Tag: recognition
Worst moments bring out best in volunteers
PORT MacDonnell's SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) team has been highlighted for its dedication to the seaside community.
Ambulance Responders Sheryl Teigesser and Pamela Carter recently...
Uni on steep learning curve to control risk
MOUNT Gambier's University of South Australia campus will transfer face-to-face teaching to online delivery in response to the COVID-19 health pandemic sweeping the globe.
All...
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...
Friends and family gather to recognise Mount Gambier community treasure’s 100th birthday
MOUNT Gambier community treasure and former prisoner of war Jack Hopgood OAM today celebrates his 100th birthday.
Mr Hopgood - one of the last surviving...
Stand Like Stone Foundation sponsors’ night
STAND Like Stone Foundation sponsors and supporters gathered at Noel Barr Toyota last week to acknowledge the community generosity which is essential to the...
Younger generation encouraged to join volunteer organisation
RED Cross Limestone Coast has called for new volunteers to step forward, with regional manager David Walshaw revealing the average age of current members...
St Vinnies shows appreciation for dedicated team of Mount Gambier helpers
THE Rapid Relief Team Mount Gambier stoked up the barbecue and donned red aprons yesterday morning to say thanks to the volunteers who give...
Anzac Day commemorates military bravery and sacrifice
ANZAC Day holds a sacred place in the heart of Mount Gambier's Barbara Bruhn.
Holding onto a precious photograph in the lead up to today's...
Retail store tradition celebrated
A CHRISTMAS tradition that gives elderly South East residents hassle-free shopping and greater independence has been celebrated as Target Mount Gambier prepares to close...
Diver ascends with top honours
MOUNT Gambier based diver Ryan Kaczkowski has been named technical diver of the year at the OZTek 2019 Advanced Dive Conference and Exhibition.
Ryan was...
TBW Newsgroup headlines state country press awards
THE Border Watch remains in the upper echelon of rural newspapers as it brought home the gold in the annual Country Press Association of...
War veteran’s life to be honoured
MILLICENT lost another war veteran on February 10 with the passing of Harry Stark at the age of 91.
According to his war record, Mr...
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Season kicks off for Limestone Coast soccer
FOLLOWING the recent pre-season carnival, Limestone Coast soccer kicks off in full force this weekend with the opening round of the Premiership Cup.
In the...
