Children make snowman from hail
October 6, 2008
A freak hailstorm hit parts of Mount Gambier today. Reader Meg Merrett said the icy downpour struck the Swallow Drive area about 10am and lasted five minutes. Read more
Football fever grips region
September 26, 2008
Football fans across the South East are eagerly anticipating Saturday’s AFL grand final between Hawthorn and Geelong. Read more
Nine-stack burger sold in Mount Gambier
September 25, 2008
A reader sent The Border Watch this picture by MMS of a nine-stack burger sold at Hungry Jacks in Mount Gambier. Read more
Centrals Soccer Club trophy winners
September 22, 2008
Centrals Soccer Club held its presentation night on Friday at the clubrooms on Bishop Road. Players and supporters celebrated a successful year.
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High school centenary celebrated
September 22, 2008
Mount Gambier High School celebrated its centenary on the weekend with an open day and a reunion dance. Read more
Naracoorte and Tigers win hockey flags
September 20, 2008
Naracoorte defeated Redbacks 8-2 to win the Lower South East Hockey Association division one women’s premiership for 2008. Tigers defeated Redbacks 3-1 in the men’s final. Read more
Country soccer champs
September 7, 2008
Western Border junior soccer teams travelled to Mildura on the weekend for the South Australian country championships.
The under 11 team won the title and other teams also performed well.
Sunraysia (Vic) and Broken Hill (NSW) took part in the SA championships.
Pictured is Western Border under 16 girls’ striker Leonie McCallum in action against Adelaide Hill.
- More in The Border Watch on Wednesday.
Cave Gardens waterfall
September 1, 2008
A member of the new Mount Gambier Photography Group captured this shot today of a spontaneous waterfall following heavy rain at the Cave Gardens.
After surpassing the August average of 94mm with 111mm of rain, Mount Gambier started September with more wet weather.
The city received 4mm between 9am and 3pm. Coonawarra recorded 14mm.
The dearest rental in Mount Gambier
August 25, 2008
We think we’ve discovered the most expensive rental property in Mount Gambier, possibly in Australia. Read more
Sparks awarded Fellowship
August 21, 2008
Well-known Mount Gambier identity Rod Sparks is the worthy recipient of a Paul Harris Fellowship. Read more






