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Music lovers test knowledge

Another major fundraiser to benefit the Millicent community radio station 5-THE-FM has been hailed a success with thousands of dollars raised at a sold-out...

BREAKING: Wine export relief

Reports are coming through that China has announced it will lift tariffs on Australian wine, more than three years after they were introduced. Australian vignerons,...

SAPOL recruitment drive a big success

The South Australia Police (SAPOL) undertook a regional recruitment assessment centre in Mount Gambier this month for locals interesting in a policing career.
The three...

Renewable energy gridlock

Vital State Government funding will not be provided to enable proposed renewable energy projects in the MacKillop electorate to connect to the National Grid.
Energy...
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Easter treats at Coonawarra

The Easter Long Weekend is just around the corner and Coonawarra’s wineries are going that extra mile to fill the baskets and itineraries of visitors to the region, with a selection of unique experiences...

KCA mill supports Blue Tree Project

The Kimberly-Clark Australia Millicent Mill has recently joined forces with the Blue Tree Project to pro-actively challenge the stigma surrounding mental health.
As part of a company-wide volunteer day last week, more than 30 members...

Repair cafe brews

The six-month trial of the so-called “Repair Café” began in Millicent on Saturday morning.
Members of Millicent’s Men’s Shed and the Millicent Craft Group are...

Childcare expansion effort

Aworking group has recently been established at Beachport with a view to increasing local child care.
It is looking for support with surveys, collecting data...

University cuts ties with Millicent accommodation

Flinders University has relinquished the lease on two Millicent houses which had provided accommodation for their trainee doctors.
They were erected in Skeer Street Millicent...

Council motions passed

There were 100 motions passed during the 48-minute-long private portion of the March monthly meeting of the Robe District Council.
That equates to an average...
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Opperman races to national honour

Ayoung Mount Gambier cyclist has ridden to success, medalling at her first national competition in Queensland.
Molly Opperman, 13, claimed bronze in the U15 Women’s Match Sprint at the 2024 AusCycling Junior Track National Championships at the Anna Meares Velodrome in Brisbane.
Opperman also placed fourth in the 400m Sprint which comprised two laps of the velodrome completed as fast as possible compared to the single lap of the Match Sprint.
The youngster is a member of the Mount Gambier Cycling Club and the Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy.
Opperman was awarded a grant from the Australian Sports Commission’s Local Sporting Champions Program to assist her with the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment.
The young gun was coached at nationals by Kerran...

Season sails away

The Port MacDonnell Sailing club hosted its last race of the season on Saturday.
Sailors were met with cloudless skies, gentle 7-19 knot winds and...

Egg-citement builds for Mac Park event

This weekend the regular Easter Cup feature motorbike races will return to McNamara Park Raceway.
The event will incorporate the national BEARS (British, European and...

Drivers follow Easter Trail

The Borderline Speedway’s biggest annual event will hit the track this Saturday after it was rained out last year.
The Easter Sprintcar Trail will start...

Uniting aces Division 1 tennis title

The 2023/24 Mount Gambier and Districts Tennis Association wrapped up on the weekend with the grand final. Throughout the grades there were numerous competitive...