Tag: SA

Racers go the extra mile

Two wheeled action roared into life at MacNamara Park recently, with a need for speed raising funds for charity.
Following on from the success of...

Workplace death investigated

An investigation is under way into the workplace death of a young man in Mount Gambier.
Emergency services were called to the engineering company’s premises...

Rotary supports ‘End Polio’ campaign

Alocal service club has made a generous donation to fellow volunteers in a bid to “End Polio Now”.
The Rotary Club of Mount Gambier West...

Young cyclist has that X-Factor

Young cyclist Xavier Farmilo was one of five Mount Gambier Cycling Club and Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy athletes to compete at the AusCycling...

Egg-citement builds for Mac Park event

This weekend the regular Easter Cup feature motorbike races will return to McNamara Park Raceway.
The event will incorporate the national BEARS (British, European and...

First Nations Voice candidates revealed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baG6jot78kM&t=21s The candidates contesting the inaugural 2024 South Australian First Nations Voice to Parliament have been officially declared, with 14 nominations for Region 4, which...

Outback experience for rising cricket stars

Two local cricketers have played starring roles for the SA Outbacks team at the Toyota Australian Country Cricket Championships for 2023/24.
Hamish Case and Nick...

City youngsters outshine Vics

Mount Gambier has been crowned champions in a hugely impressive week at Horsham Country Week.
After a wash out on the first day of the...

Program helps children turn page

The State Government will provide funding of $540,000 to Raising Literacy Australia’s Read to Me - Out of Home Care program for the next...

Regional blueprint revealed

The Regional Development South Australia (RDSA) Regional Blueprint 2023 delivered last week reveals a $62.56b regional investment pipeline, including within the Limestone Coast. The state-wide...

Walking the walk for mental health

ALimestone Coast woman is walking 1200km to prove that living with mental health is not the end of the line. Charlotte Northam wants people to...

Urgent care clinic set for city

Anew Medicare Urgent Care Clinic will open in Mount Gambier in November in a bid to ease congestion at the city’s hospital emergency department. The...

Regional educator raises hand

AMount Gambier teacher has announced his candidacy for the position of Australian Education Union President in South Australia. Educator Matthew Key will likely be contesting...

SA retail tops nation

New data shows South Australia’s growth in retail turnover was the highest of all states through the year. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures for July...

‘Horrific’ animal act investigation finalised

An investigation has been finalised into allegations that a Mount Gambier City Council worker hit an injured cat on the head with a hammer...