News
Former journo launches new book
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (224+ words) Former Mount Gambier journalist Liz Harfull recently chose the historic Robe Institute as the venue to launch her latest book. As well as the customary speeches and other formalities, the launch of "The New Blue Ribbon Cook Book" was accompanied…...
Historic sale
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (157+ words) Offers are invited by July 9 for the historic Mount Gambier Uniting Church. The church authorities have appointed a local agent to market the landmark property. It was originally built as St Andrew's Presbyterian Church and opened in December 1871 on Elizabeth…...
Prized artwork showcased
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (169+ words) Past entrant Lorna Beagan has been named as the winner of the 2026 Poets of Penola Acquisitive Art Prize. It carries a cheque for $12, 000 and is sponsored by the Mary Skene Kidman Fund. Her piece "The Sun Is Up" was inspired…...
High scores for sunny shoot
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (319+ words) The Mount Gambier Gun Club held its monthly competition in fine, sunny and favourable conditions, ensuring the dedicated shooters were able to obtain some high scores, with shoot offs needed to ascertain the winners. The opening event was the Winchester…...
Free-to-air up in air
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (499+ words) Regional television viewers across the Limestone Coast are once again facing uncertainty, with four free-to-air channels set to disappear from local screens from July 1 after WIN Network confirmed it will stop broadcasting Network 10 services in the region. The decision means…...
Recent results place added pressure on sides to perform
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (541+ words) Round 7 of the Mid South East Netball Association promises another huge Saturday of A Grade action, with the last few fixtures featuring surprising results. Reigning premiers Glencoe have been up against it, going down to Hatherleigh last week after drawing…...
Re ARange Festival returns for 2026
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (356+ words) The Re ARange Sustainability Festival is back for 2026, and the Wattle Range Council is once again inviting the community to rethink, reuse and Re ARange their approach to sustainability. Taking place from May 28 to June 1 across Wattle Range and the…...
Frack attack over?
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (631+ words) The State Government's bid to open the Limestone Coast to fracking appears destined for defeat, with opposition parties declaring they will band together to block Premier Peter Malinauskas' contentious plan in the Upper House. The Liberal Party, One Nation and…...
Offshore anglers reel in big fish
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (946+ words) It was a lovely weekend across the Limestone Coast which saw plenty of anglers hitting the water. Other than a spot of rain on Saturday arvo, it was really quite a pleasant weekend. There was plenty happening right around the…...
Rain no match for riders
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (629+ words) Cyclists from across Australia rolled into the Blue Lake city at the weekend for the annual 100 Mile Classic, with Mount Gambier turning on some typically tough winter conditions for the iconic event. Thankfully the wet weather conditions were not a…...