Tag: rain

Wild weather lashes region

The Limestone Coast was buffeted by damaging winds over the weekend, with strong gusts bringing down trees and power lines across the region.
In response...

Farmers rejoice

Limestone Coast farmers are rejoicing as the arrival of late August rains have seemingly broken the threatening green drought after an unseasonably dry winter.
Halfway...

Rain makes welcome return

Alate burst of winter rainfall has lifted the spirits of the Limestone Coast’s farmers, breaking the run of dry weather and providing hope for...

Wild weather wreaks havoc

The Limestone Coast was battered by wintry weather on the weekend, with emergency services volunteers kept busy responding to calls for help.
 Strong wind and...

Late rain lifts farm hopes

Limestone Coast producers are still watching the skies as the region struggles into the second month of winter. The region is well down on its...

Rain arrives … but more needed

Primary producers in the Limestone Coast have their fingers crossed that the region has finally received its break to the season, with 13mm of...

Green drought mayday

Limestone Coast farmers are facing the very real prospect of a “green drought” due to a combination of weather factors.
As the region struggles through...

Rain makes welcome return

Mount Gambier has finally received a decent drop of rain, with 11.4mm falling overnight on Monday, ending the city’s dry spell. This came after the...

Mosquitos create buzz

South Australians are being urged to protect themselves, their loved ones and their animals this summer as mosquito numbers approach their peak.
Recent high rainfall...

Winter rain record washed away

Mount Gambier has experienced its wettest June on record, surpassing the previous record in 2016 by 2.2mm. Mount Gambier had a total of 165.2mm of...

Bayside bowls under way

The Port MacDonnell Bowls Club held it’s season opening day on Sunday in wet and windy conditions. Newly elected president Terry Seiler opened the day...

Duo claims 2-4-2 event

The Millicent Bowls Club held its 2-4-2 game last Thursday. The event started at 1pm with 46 players taking part in the game and for...

Breakthrough success

The Millicent Bowls Club had a ‘Super Sunday’ of action hosting the annual Scudds/Earl Shield. It was a big day as many Mount Gambier RSL...

City bowls club gets season rolling

The Mount Gambier RSL Bowling Club had its official opening of the 2022/23 season on Saturday with a good attendance from members. The day was...

Rain arrives in time

Alast-minute surge of rain tipped the region over its May monthly average. Up until May 25, Mount Gambier had only recorded 45mm of rain for...