Tag: oam

Lieutenant Governor appointed

South Australian anaesthetist and Thai cave rescue hero Dr Richard Harris OAM has been appointed the Lieutenant Governor of South Australia.
Dr Harris, a former...

Golden approach for mental health

Mental Health Month kicks off this month with the national theme for 2023 of ‘We all have a role to play’. Whether it is taking...

Wildlife conservation dedication recognised

Carpenter Rocks conservationist Maureen Christie was delighted to receive an invitation to attend a recent ceremony at Government House in Adelaide to be officially...

Icons inducted to hall of fame

Iconic Mount Gambier venue The Barn Palais and owner Dale Cleves OAM were recently inducted into the South Australian Music Hall of Fame. The Barn...

Conservation effort celebrated

Carpenters Rocks local Maureen Christie has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia medal for her commitment to wildlife conservation. Ms Christie was...

Educator earns place on national honours roll

Former Grant High School teacher Michael Bakker was the recipient of an Order of Australia Medal for his outstanding service to secondary education. Mr Bakker...

Hosking in a league of his own

Mount Gambier man Darryl ‘Sid’ Hosking has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours for his service to baseball. Mr...

Speedway stalwart honoured

South East speedway stalwart Bill Barrows was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours yesterday for his dedicated service to...

New Australian citizens welcomed

People were officially welcomed into the community as Australian citizens at a local Australian citizenship ceremony last week. Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin OAM presented...

Order medal honour

Former Liberal member for Barker James Porter was honoured today with the Medal of the Order of Australia in the annual Australia Day honours...

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...

Community contribution recognised

Jerry Leech received an AM in Queen’s Birthday Honours for his significant contribution to forestry, the community and tertiary education. Dr Leech said he was...

Honour in order for city educator

Mount Gambier’s Pauline Kenny has been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her service to primary education. Mrs...

Dedication highlighted

Graham Carter received an Order of Australia Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours over the June long weekend for his service to the community...

Millicent builder in rare company

Millicent builder Garry Davis will swap his usual work togs for a lounge suit when he visits Government House in Adelaide later this month. Mr...