Tag: spring

Show set to go

Fred Smith -
Millicent Show Society officials are buoyed by a favourable weather forecast ahead of the opening of the gates to the Gordon Memorial Oval at...

Demo derby crashes out

Fred Smith -
Insurance and compliance issues have led to the cancellation of another popular Millicent Show drawcard.
Motocross riding ceased a few years ago and now Saturday...

Farmers pin hopes on solid spring rains

SE Voice -
Experts warn the next few weeks are crucial for farmers in the South East following a green drought earlier this season caused by heavy...

Exotic flowers showcase

SE Voice -
Members of the Millicent Orchid Society are finalising arrangements for their annual Spring Show over the three days of the Labour Day holiday long...

Grain prices strong

SE Voice -
Despite a favourable start to the 2023-24 season, below average late winter and spring rainfall in all grain producing areas limited yield potential in...

Tough terrain tackled for charity

Brandi Miller -
AMount Gambier resident has recently driven over 3000km across some of the nation’s toughest roads to raise more than $11,000 for an important cause.
Judy...

Couple sets sights on 2024 challenge

Brandi Miller -
AMount Gambier couple is gearing up to take part in the iconic Shitbox Rally next year to raise money for the Cancer Council.
Dennis Chapman...

Hayfever on the rise

Ebony Raymond -
Asurge of allergies has hit the region, prompting an increased number of people to seek relief from symptoms this season.
Chemist King Mount Gambier retail...

Gardens in full bloom

SE Voice -
Three Penola gardens will be opened early next month as part of Open Gardens SA’s Spring program. Nancy’s Garden, owned by Nancy Mattner will open...

Show springs into action

SE Voice -
It is suiting up to be a spectacular spring show season with the highly anticipated GEM Mount Gambier Spring Show back this weekend. Last year’s...

Specialists welcomed

SE Voice -
Specialist Parkinson’s Disease nurses have again been warmly welcomed at their recent clinics at Mount Gambier and Kingston. They visit the South East region every...

Millicent Orchid Show organisers have spring in step

SE Voice -
The Millicent Orchid Society staged a successful Spring Show over the three days of the Labour Day long weekend. The venue of St Alphonsus Hall...

Furry friends blessed

Brandi Miller -
All creatures great and small beat a track to Mount Gambier’s Christ Church Anglican Church on Sunday for a special pet blessing. Members of the...

Lucindale lasses to do Survivors proud

Brandi Miller -
Two Lucindale locals have teamed up in the fight against cancer by driving from Port Douglas Queensland to Adelaide in October for the Spring...

‘Perfect storm’ decimates crops

Brandi Miller -
It is crunch time for consumers as frozen potato chips prove sparse as processed potato supply shortages start to bite. Coles has enforced a temporary...