Tag: mccorquindale park

Supporters iced up to raise MND research funds

Hundreds of people turned out at Penola’s McCorquindale Park on Saturday to witness nine brave community members get dunked in a tank of ice...

Cattle show beefs up calendar

Aunique winter cattle show event will be held in a first for Penola, planned to fill a gap in the cattle show calendar.
The event...

Acoustic music immersion

The sound of music will surround Penola when the Penola Coonawarra Acoustic Music Gathering kicks off at McCorquindale Park next week. There will be 49...

Rodeo rounds up visitors



More than 2000 people flocked to the 2024 Penola and District Community Rodeo, which featured plenty of action inside the arena.
Organisers have declared the...

Buck wild action set for Penola

There will be plenty of buck jumping action when the Penola Rodeo hits town on January 20.
Events will include bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback...

Eagles perched

The South Australian National Football League South East Working Party is being convened in response to a third knockback to revitalise the Western Border. The...

Aussie icon in region

Australian of the Year Dr Richard “Harry” Harris (pictured) was the guest speaker at a recent cattle industry dinner at the clubrooms of the...

Strong sponsorship play

Sporting events at Millicent and Penola are set to receive up to $20,000 in cash sponsorship from Wattle Range Council over the coming four...

Penola Show springs back to life

The Penola Show whirred back to life on the weekend after a two-year COVID induced hiatus. People flocked to McCorquindale Park on Friday evening and...

Queen’s Jubilee honour

ATree Planting Service was held at Penola’s McCorquindale Park recently, which honoured the late Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and her 70 years serving...

Rural town history in spotlight

The history of Tantanoola and district was recently put under the microscope when 30 members and friends of the South East Family History Group...

Pet suppawt

Dogs will be permitted to run and walk without leashes in six areas of the Wattle Range Council area for the coming 12 months...

North holds out for Barber Shield hero

North Sportsman’s is holding out for a hero to save its Hoggies Wines Barber Shield title defence in the final day of the 2021/22...

Stage set for junior cricket grand finals

The stage is set for the 2021/22 Mount Gambier and District Cricket Association junior season to finish on an exciting note with a terrific...