Tag: summer

Grain prices strong

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...

Jetty access to be restricted

The outer portion of the Beachport jetty will be closed to the general public for the next few weeks as the multi-million-dollar upgrade draws...

Competition heats up

Millicent High School looks set to stage its annual swimming carnival at the Millicent Swimming Lake on February 9.
The lake was originally scheduled to...

Festival brings good vibes to coast

Robe recently hosted a successful Health Harmony and Happiness Summer Festival.
Festival committee treasurer Heather Gibbons said the Robe group started with an inaugural festival...

Summer art in the park

Mount Gambier’s Cave Gardens was transformed into a big, bold beach party on Sunday afternoon, as two local drag queens took the stage. The drag...

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...

Youngsters dive into Vacswim program

Enrolments are now open for the 2023/24 Beachport VACSWIM program - one of the most popular holiday water safety initiatives in the state.
Beachport provides...

Tough terrain tackled for charity

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

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...

Youngster drives lake action

Face-to-face lobbying by a local mother and her teenage son played a part in securing the anticipated reopening of the Millicent swimming lake next...

Beach safety boost

Vehicles on Long Beach at Robe are about to be restricted to 25kph when they are within 50m of pedestrians. The statewide changes to speed...

SA ‘bushfire ready’

The State Government and the state’s top emergency services leaders have met as the state prepares to face a hotter, drier bushfire season, with...

Beachport buzzes with long weekend markets

There were dozens of stalls when the long-running Beachport Street market was held in perfect weather along a closed Railway Terrace on Saturday. Saturday marked...

Summer preparation key

Ahead of this year’s summer bushfire season, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has created a new resource to help livestock producers prepare and recover. The...

Farmers urged to reach out

Rural Aid encourages farmer registrations as El Nino is declared Australia’s most trusted rural charity is encouraging farmers to reach out for assistance as the...