Lady Nelson site campaigners reminisce
February 28, 2010
In 1980 the residents of Mount Gambier went to the polls to cast their votes which were to change the fate of a now iconic civic site on Jubilee Highway. Read more
New Year celebration will be repeated
February 28, 2010
Mount Gambier will usher in 2011 with a community event following the success of the city’s first major celebration in several years.
The Mount Gambier Community Events management committee, which was behind last year’s celebrations, said the decision to hold the event next year was not difficult and planning had already begun. Read more
UniSA growth predicted in Mount Gambier
February 27, 2010
Activity may boom at Mount Gambier’s UniSA campus if the course offerings can expand in coming years, according to regional centre head Sarah Mott.
She welcomed more than 60 students to the campus for 2010 yesterday as the academic year began.
“The majority of the students are from the Limestone Coast, which demonstrates the need for regional tertiary education,” Dr Mott said. Read more
Union backs MacKillop independent
February 26, 2010
Paper workers have voted to back independent Darren O’Halloran in the electorate of MacKillop to highlight the hundreds of local manufacturing jobs put at risk after the Federal Government allowed foreign-made toilet paper to be dumped in Australia.
The Millicent sub-branch of the CFMEU Pulp and Paper Division this week agreed to provide financial and practical support for Mr O’Halloran’s campaign. Read more
Yasmina wins state trainee award
February 26, 2010
Yasmina Tadic has shone the spotlight on Mount Gambier after being named the state’s indigenous trainee of the year within the Group Training Australia network. Read more
Beachport ready for SeaFari party
February 26, 2010
Beachport will be flooded with art displays, music and other entertainment from today through to Sunday (February 28) for the SeaFari 2010 Beachport Festival by the Sea.
A visual arts trail will weave an inspiring path to various Beachport locations on Friday night with sculptural icons, new paintings, a silent auction and exhibition openings featuring pieces from local, interstate and international artists. Read more
Italian films to screen on Thursday
February 26, 2010
Two films featured in the Lavazza Italian Film Festival in Australian capital cities will be screened in Mount Gambier by Reels @ Wehl Film Society on Thursday, March 4.
Comedy Lessons in Chocolate, rated M, screens at 6pm, featuring the story of Mattia, who is about to close the biggest deal of his professional life, when his illegally-hired worker Kamal is badly injured when he falls off scaffolding. Read more
Blue Lake needs under 17 players
February 26, 2010
The Blue Lake Soccer Soccer club is urgently looking for more juniors to bolster its under 17 squad for the coming Western Border Soccer Association season.
While numbers are healthy in other grades, it is the U17s that are the biggest concern. Read more
Boxers tested against strong opponents
February 26, 2010
Five Mount Gambier boxers headed to Adelaide last Saturday where they fought against some very tough opponents.
Ben McKinnon, Justin Medoro, Neil Gysbers and Sammy Jakutavius fought while trainer Colin Cassidy pulled Kirk Smith out prior to his fight due to the opponent not being suitable for Smith. Read more
Guilty plea recorded for illegal fishing
February 26, 2010
A 55-year-old Port MacDonnell commercial fisher was convicted and fined $5000 in the Portland Magistrates’ Court this week for rock lobster fishing inside Victorian waters during the closed season.
Ian Maxwell Perryman pleaded guilty to three charges relating to the unauthorised use of commercial fishing equipment during a closed season and attempting to take rock lobster during a closed season. Read more
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