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New firefighting tool demonstrated

November 30, 2008

Fire demo

Local firefighters attended a demonstration of a new firefighting product in Mount Gambier recently. Read more

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Highland pipe band enjoys resurgence

November 30, 2008

The Mount Gambier RSL Blue Lake Highland Pipe Band is enjoying a resurgence with new young members, bold banners and renewed enthusiasm.

A Scottish Ceilidh social gathering was recently held at the group’s new base in the former cycling club hall at Vansittart Park, featuring performances by the band, along with other entertainers, including the Ardlair School of Dancing. Read more

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Minister investigates facility funding

November 30, 2008

Lambert Village’s threat to cut services to its disabled and aged residents from Monday has been postponed to January 1.

The Mount Gambier private supported accommodation facility owner Alister Armstrong last month vowed to cut services from December 1 if the State Government failed to increase funding, but Housing and Ageing Minister Jennifer Rankine called for a postponement to investigate the matter. Read more

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E-waste problem continues

November 30, 2008

Although the community has responded well to the ban on e-waste from household bins, e-waste is still a problem.

Mount Gambier City Councillor Des Mutton said while Council was happy with the increased uptake of the e-waste service, it was still apparent from inspection of the Caroline Landfill that many e-waste items were not being disposed of via the recycling service at the waste transfer centre. Read more

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Register interest in solar neighbourhood

November 30, 2008

A solar neighbourhood project for Mount Gambier will be launched at two information and enrolment sessions on Wednesday.

At least 50 people have already expressed written interest in joining the project, which aims to reduce greenhouse gases in the region by at least 50 tonnes a year. Read more

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Emerging champ wins Gift

November 29, 2008

Emerging Victorian runner Aaron Rouge-Serret won the Mount Gambier Gift today with a near-perfect race in 12.20 seconds. Read more

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Seniors unit available in Port MacDonnell

November 29, 2008

Unit 2, Sutton Court, 12 Jefferies Street in Port MacDonnell is now available for occupation under a Resident Funded Housing Agreement.

Grant District Council has invited applications from aged/retired persons who may consider taking up residence in the unit. Read more

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Open Art Awards on exhibition

November 29, 2008

The South East Art Society’s biggest event of the year is now on at Studio One.

More than 95 works of art, from sculptures, ceramics, paintings and pastels to an image created from boot polish and gesso feature in the 2008 Bendigo Bank and City of Mount Gambier Open Art Awards Exhibition. Read more

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Merrett returns to Penola

November 29, 2008

After just one season of football with West Gambier, Adam Merrett has returned to Penola.

Merrett had a very consistent season for the Roos in the Western Border Football League, but is now a major part of the re-building KNTFL Eagles side that is looking to return to the finals under second year coach Paul Mullen. Read more

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Country beats City in 20 – 20 clash

November 28, 2008



Country defeated City in the Twenty20 challenge game on Friday evening at Frew Park in Mount Gambier.

About 500 people flocked to the picturesque central venue after work for the contest. Read more

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