Tag: South Australia

$80m stadium to raise netball profile in SA

In a major win for grassroots participation in sport, the State Government will invest $80m for a new multi-sport facility at Mile End to...

Powerful program launched

An historic project will help power South Australia’s History Festival from May 1-31. A massive outdoor exhibition featuring 100 portraits of 100 South Australians will...

Eagles fly nest in 2025

The presidents of the two neighbouring football leagues do not expect any of their clubs to follow Penola’s example and join the new Limestone...

Milestone Bell rings for city MP

Awell-known Mount Gambier politician is celebrating a major milestone this month.
Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell has rung the bell on a decade in...

Light shined on endometriosis

According to current data, about one in seven women suffer from endometriosis.
It causes chronic pain that dramatically impacts the lives of sufferers, including their...

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...

Forest solutions guide a better world

The South Australian Forest Products Association used last week’s International Day of Forests to mark the importance forests hold for the future of innovation,...

Drenthen claims Masters honour

Mount Gambier and District Cricket Association president Robert Drenthen has returned from representing the state in an over 40s competition.
The South Gambier captain Robbie...

Police careers unlocked

South Australia Police (SAPOL) will host its inaugural Mount Gambier regional assessment centre next month, giving Limestone Coast residents better access to a potential...

Grass is greener in South Australia

Experienced beef industry manager James Sage has joined Thomas Foods International to head up operations at the company’s Southern Cross Feedlot.
Mr Sage has relocated...

Beach makes splash

Robe’s Long Beach has been listed in eighth place in a recently published list of Australia’s Top 10 beaches.
The online listing is published each...

Meet and greets take governor across region

There were more than a dozen places of interest visited at Kingston, Lucindale and Naracoorte on the second and final day of last week’s...

Talented student adds another jewel to crown

Mount Gambier secondary school graduate Ruby Wallace has added another honour to her academic record.
She was the best-performing Year 12 student in 2023 across...

Libs tour region

The unofficial Liberal Party campaign to win back the seat of MacKillop started this week when ex-Federal MP Nicolle Flint fronted a public meeting...

Ag education boost

Support for agricultural education in South Australian schools is set to continue into 2024 with the SA Sheep Industry Fund (SIF) committing to fund...