Tag: victoria

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...

International flair added to contest

The clashing of steel balls, squeals of excitement or despair and the popping of corks echoed around the Coonawarra Park recently, with in excess...

Rodeo rounds up visitors



More than 2000 people flocked to the 2024 Penola and District Community Rodeo, which featured plenty of action inside the arena.
Organisers have declared the...

Portland murder charge

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a Portland man following the death of a man in Portland on Thursday.
Police were called to an address on...

City gift unwrapped

The annual running of the Mount Gambier Gift will take place at Vansittart Park this weekend. The Gift will be held on Saturday and will...

New deputy appointed

Apassionate education leader with 30 years of experience has been appointed as the new Deputy Principal of St Martins Lutheran College. Celia Mara will commence...

Festive celebrations reimagined

This Christmas and New Year’s Eve, Glenelg Shire Council is ushering in a new era of community celebration by reimagining its approach. While the old...

Riders jump at ‘members only’ event

The Mount Gambier Showjumping Club’s Mini Easter show got under way recently in spectacular fashion. The ‘members only’ event featured 240 rounds of classic and...

Offshore wind zone objection

Hundreds of Port MacDonnell residents are relieved at the State Government’s recommendation that South Australia not be included in the Commonwealth’s proposed offshore wind...

Peacock flies high at champs

Alocal teenage netball star has just returned from Western Australia after competing in the School Sport Australia Netball Championships. Mount Gambier’s Chloe Peacock was one...

Classic motorcycles return to city for vintage showcase

Motorcycle enthusiasts will roll into the city for the 2023 Mount Gambier Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Show. The show will be held at the Mount...

City speedster loses licence for ‘idiotic act’

AMount Gambier driver caught speeding in a car that was held together with tape and cable ties in Victoria on the weekend lost his...

Cross border support

South Australian Cross Border Commissioner Liz McKinnon is continuing her work to ensure cross border communities have a stronger voice. Ms McKinnon held a press...

Penola High School on tour

Penola High School’s year nine students recently went on a three-day expedition to the Grampians in Victoria. Standing at over 700 metres above sea level,...