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Riders gravitate towards region

All tracks will lead to Mount Gambier this weekend as the Blue Lake city hosts round 2 of the Reserve Gravity Enduro series.
Local riders...

Landmark designer finally remembered

On April 27,120 years ago, Mount Gambier’s Centenary Tower was officially opened by Sir Samuel Way who had travelled from Adelaide. Howvever, the tower’s story...

Lakes rejuvenation continues

It has been nine months since the Crater Lakes precinct was significantly burned and work is still under way to reinstate and make better...

Mini golf course in full swing

Mount Gambier residents are a swing closer to playing mini golf as work continues on the Blue Lake Golf Club’s 18-hole mini golf course. The...

Further access granted to Crater Lakes precinct

Mount Gambier City Council last week re-opened a section of the Sugarloaf, enabling users to access the area between Potters Point and the Punchbowl...

City mountain bike trails blazed

The Mount Gambier Mountain Bike Club has had its trails blazed in a different way, being one of many impacted by last week’s Crater...

Aerotech water bombers put into action

During the recent Crater Lakes fire, Mount Gambier residents got the chance to see first-hand the important work Aerotech fire bomber pilots perform. The bombers...

Candidate sets sights on treacherous intersection

One of the main entrances to Mount Gambier’s Lakes precinct needs safety upgrades and beautification, according to Liberal candidate for Mount Gambier Ben Hood. Mr...

Backburn operation saves club

The Blue Lake Golf Course was saved during the Crater Lakes fire last Tuesday thanks to CFS and MFS fire crews who worked hard...

Black Hawk eye in the sky

The two ex-military Black Hawk helicopters used to fight the Crater Lakes fire are the first to make their way onto the Australian Register. The...

Rendelsham siblings help battle blaze

The Mount Gambier Crater Lakes blaze last week was fought by hundreds of emergency services personnel including a rare brother-and-sister pairing of volunteer firefighters...

Club avoids ‘long-term’ damage

Thanks to the courage and skill of our local CFS and MFS members, combined with the support of the aerial water bombers, the Blue...

Blaze sparks concerns

Residents surrounding the Valley Lakes precinct have expressed ongoing concerns regarding the fire fuel build up in the area following the Crater Lakes blaze...

Lakes area to remain closed

The Crater Lakes area will remain closed to ensure public safety in coming days while the precinct undergoes damage and hazard assessment. This follows the...