Dancers kick off 2025 eisteddfod program
THE Mount Gambier Eisteddfod Dance division ran for a record nine day run, with competitors from local schools joined by performers from Adelaide and...
Real reasons for sky-high rental prices revealed
A surge in international students coming to Australia following the pandemic border closures contributed to rising rents, but was not the main factor. A...
New leader inducted at Rotary
LAKES Rotary recently had the pleasure of inducting Andrew Matheson as their 37th president, taking over the reins from outgoing president Mark Teakle. Reflecting on...
Networking event to keep local producers in touch
THE District Council of Grant is supporting local primary producers feeling the pinch of the dry conditions by hosting Yarns over the Yardrails at...
PIRSA officials tour new look livestock exchange
THE future is bright at South Australia’s premier livestock selling facility with improvements at the Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange taking shape. The installation of sheep...
Ferrazzola & Bourn combine for victory
MOUNT Gambier District Indoor Bowls Association held its fourth Association championship earlier this month - the Faith Jewellers / David & Jane Peacock Mixed...
Wine industry leaders tackle new development program
FIFTEEN passionate wine industry professionals have been selected to take part in the inaugural Coonawarra Next Crop program—an immersive leadership initiative developed to nurture...
Graetz gets the job done
A GLOOMY forecast for last week’s golf kept ‘fair weather’ ladies away from the Lucindale Country Club however the 11 ladies and eight male...
Lions reflect on past year
LIONS Club of Gambier City recently celebrated their 48th annual Changeover with dinner at RSL Bowling club. President Brad Smith handed over the reins to...
Financial assistance for community groups
THE City of Mount Gambier is now accepting applications for round one of the 2025/2026 Grants and Sponsorship Program. The streamlined program combines all funding...
Students head into real world to experience potential careers
GRANT High School has again demonstrated its commitment to future-focused education through the success of its annual Immersion Week—a dynamic initiative that gives students...
Bringing basketball to a new generation
THE second of the Junior Girls Power of Her basketball clinics was conducted at the Ice House last Wednesday, with more than 40 participants...