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New citizens welcomed with ceremony

A TOTAL of 27 candidates became Australian citizens this week in celebration of 150 years since the declaration of Mount Gambier/Berrin. Tina Fourie was...

Preparing for festival of kelpies

CASTERTON, the recognised birthplace of the Australian Kelpie, is preparing to host a landmark as excellent entries come in for the 30th Australian Premier...

Sleeping out for a cause

THE time has come for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout as Village Medical Centre practice manager Jessica Bilal hopes to spread awareness and raise funds...

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Sport

Salmon season in full swing

QUITE a pleasant weekend across the Limestone Coast saw plenty of anglers heading to the water and trying their luck. There have been a...

GRSA responds to greyhound racing ban call

GREYHOUND Racing SA (GRSA) has totally rejected the stance of the South Australian RSPCA which once again has reiterated its long-held view that SA...

Cup Day crowd resurgence

IT was just what the doctor ordered when the public rallied and reacted to all the hard work put in by the committee of...

Big games on the cards for LC football

SOME epic clashes are expected for Round 8 of the Limestone Coast Football Netball League this Saturday. North Gambier hosts Millicent for a Vansittart Park...

Double header for MGGC women

A TOTAL of 40 women took part in the second stableford round of the Mount Gambier Golf Club in ideal conditions after a stint...

MacGregor marks milestone

HATHERLEIGH Netball Club's Lara MacGregor will celebrate her 150th game this weekend against Tantanoola. MacGregor's netball journey began at Hatherleigh in 2011 at just...

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Country crashes continue to claim lives

Regional drivers continue to contribute to a high percentage of the state's road toll, with country roads accounting for 60 per cent of fatal...

A Matter of Time

Troy Mathews was just 41 years old when he became the 46th person to die on South Australian roads in 2022. He was alone; a...

It’s not a right to drive, it’s a privilege

As the officer in charge of the Yorke Mid North Highway Patrol, Sergeant Tristan Graham has experienced first-hand the impacts road trauma has on...

The pain behind the loss

“THE harm creeps up on you — by the time you recognise it, it's already well and truly taken hold.” These are the words of...

See the signs, stop the harm

RECOGNISING the damage done early, and reaching out for support, are crucial to overcoming gambling harm for regional South Australians. Department of Human Services...

Strong support for regional communities

WHILE the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. ...

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Bellwether saved

A PROMINENT Coonawarra winery will make a comeback in the coming weeks following the liquidation of its parenting company. Bellwether Wines will continue its...

Budget out for consultation

Ratepayers in Wattle Range could be slogged with a 6.9 per cent general rate rise next financial year. The Wattle Range Council has released...

Virgo makes emotional speech

MEMBER for MacKillop Jason Virgo has spoken for the first time in Parliament. Mr Virgo used his maiden speech to acknowledge not only his...

Tatiara’s volunteers acknowledged

Tatiara has celebrated the volunteers that help keep the region going. The contribution of volunteers across the Tatiara district was celebrated at the 2026...

What’s on at the Mount Gambier Library

Storytime - ‘Milly, Molly and Mum on the Farm’ Tuesday, 26 May at 11.30am Come along for a special reading of Millie, Molly and Mum on...

Ambulance upgrade showcased

THE new Minister for Health Blair Boyer attended a short tour of new medical facilities during the recent Country Cabinet. Mr Boyer attended the...

Fracking dominates cabinet talk

HUNDREDS packed Mount Gambier High School for an “unfiltered” and “raw” Country Cabinet forum last week. State ministers answered questions regarding education, health and the...

State government boosts Bedford Timber Mill

THE South Australian state government has invested a further $2.25 million into the Bedford Group’s Mount Gambier/Berrin timber mill site following its visit for...

Fracking moratorium amendment introduced

LIFTING the 10-year fracking moratorium two years early is not a betrayal on the community, according to the state’s premier. Premier Peter Malinauskas made...

Centre of excellence open for business

THE Forestry Centre of Excellence has officially opened with Premier Peter Malinauskas noting its economic importance. Mr Malinauskas kicked off his Country Cabinet tour...