Tag: Australia Day

Big crowd celebrates national day

Millicent’s annual Australia Day breakfast on Thursday morning at Jubilee Park was held in perfect weather and attended by a gathering of 250 who...

Army recognition

Hatherleigh resident David Smith was awarded the coveted Conspicuous Service Cross in the Australia Day Honours announced on Thursday. The retired Brigadier in the Australian...

Wine stalwart recognised

Long-standing contributor to the wine industry in the Mount Gambier region Sandy Haig has been recognised as the Patron of the Mount Gambier Regional...

Australia Day celebrated across city

Locals were acknowledged for their outstanding community efforts at the 2023 Mount Gambier Australia Day Breakfast and Citizen of the Year Awards.
 People started their...

Ambulance Service Medal Recipient – David Walker

Mount Gambier man David Walker has been awarded an Ambulance Service Medal as part of the Australia Day Honours. Mr Walker commenced service with the...

Emergency Service Medal Recipient – Bradley Flew

Mount Gambier man Bradley Flew has been awarded an Emergency Services medal as part of the Australia Day Honours. Mr Flew joined the South Australia...

Community honour

Much respected Mount Gambier residents Bob and Gayle Cowan have been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in today’s Australia Day honours. Mr and...

Spotlight on our quiet achievers

Mount Gambier City Council has announced the details of its 2023 Australia Day breakfast and Citizen of the Year Awards. The Australia Day Breakfast will...

High achiever to speak at Aus Day event

Grant District Council has been successful in securing an Australia Day ambassador to attend at its awards ceremony. Growth and Tourism manager Rebecca Perkin made...

Grant District Citizens of the Year announced

Grant District Council has announced this year’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award recipients. Nominations were received from a range of groups and individuals...

Unhappy campers

Illegal camping and soaring demand for rubbish disposal are the downsides for authorities as Beachport experiences a record number of tourists this festive season. Campers...

Community service recognised with award

Long-serving coastal GP Dr David Senior has been named as the Australia Day Citizen of the Year by the Robe District Council. It comes on...

Spotlight on unsung community heroes

Glenelg Shire residents are encouraged to shine the spotlight on their local unsung heroes and nominate them for an Australia Day Award. Council is calling...

Australia Day restrictions

An iconic celebration on the national calendar will be an invitation-only event when hosted by Grant District Council next year. It was decided at council’s...

Mental health awareness raised

An important topic will be highlighted at the next University of South Australia Mount Gambier Campus public lecture next Tuesday, July 26. The free lecture,...