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Reliable Renewables plan rolls out

The Federal Government is rolling out its Reliable Renewables Plan, with the next steps announced for the Southern Ocean offshore wind zone.
Spinifex Offshore Wind...

Highway road network defects in check

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has addressed a number of defects on Princes Highway which are part of the $190m Princes Highway...

Fast and Furious – Sand Buggy Blast

There was plenty of sand flying north of Beachport recently as the Millicent Sand Buggy Club hosted the Robe Earthmovers David Larter Memorial 2024.
 The...

Bank branches to remain open

Bank branches at Mount Gambier, Millicent, Naracoorte, Bordertown and Kingston operated by BankSA will remain open at least until 2027.
Parent company Westpac had announced...

Digging deep for homelessness

AMount Gambier pensioner has provided basic living essentials to support more than 10 vulnerable residents as a way of giving back following her own...

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...