Tag: SA

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...

City boxing club sets up ‘fight night’

An adrenaline-filled night of boxing is coming up with Dwyer’s Boxing Championships returning in 2023 with the best amateur boxers from South Australia and...

Wulanda ‘wows’ with state award

Mount Gambier’s new state-of-the-art Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre has been recognised at the 2023 SA Architecture Awards. The awards were held in Adelaide on...

Rivals join forces

International and Gambier Centrals will join forces for their annual Foodbank Food Drive this Sunday at Casadio Park. There will be plenty of action on...

Garden founder awarded

Ali Paulett has been awarded the 2023 SA AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for her creation of Bush DeVine Indigenous Australian Native sensory bush food...

Country cricket champs contested

Local cricketers played a leading role in the Australian Country Cricket Championships held in Canberra last week. Three Mount Gambier and Districts Cricket Association players...

State leader celebrates at Mondelez

Premier Peter Malinauskas joined in the birthday celebrations of Suttontown’s Mondelez International factory during his quick visit to the region. Premier Malinauskas joined with past...

‘Ag title’ on the line

The five South Australian towns set to vie for the title of 2022 Agricultural Town of the Year have been named and none of...

Innovation awarded

South Australians are being encouraged to put forward innovative projects and leaders in addressing climate change with nominations for the 2022 SA Climate Leaders...

Praise sung for young local musical talents

Three young local singers have been recognised for their talents at a ceremony in Adelaide. Lauren Agnew, Maixence Williams and Megan Thompson received their vocal...

Local voices to build resilient SA

Opportunities to improve liveability in South Australia are being highlighted by the local government sector as the top priority for candidates in the lead...

Bird movements ‘welcome news’

Local Orange-bellied Parrot enthusiasts have been further buoyed by interstate movements by tagged birds. SA Orange-bellied Parrot regional coordinator Bob Green said following a number...

Education equality challenge

South Australia’s first ever Country Education Strategy will improve the equity of opportunity for school students in the regions and help achieve world-class ambition...