Conference proves good for business
March 5, 2010
“New dollars” flooded Mount Gambier this week when 380 aged care industry delegates descended on the city for a three-day conference.
The delegates from across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales gathered in marquees outside the Civic Centre and the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre for the 19th annual tri-state aged care conference, which was held from Sunday to Tuesday. 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
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
Terrific Bayside Festival promised
January 1, 2010
Port MacDonnell will be abuzz on Sunday when the town hosts its annual Bayside Festival on the foreshore.
The festival is organised by a sub-committee of the Port MacDonnell Tourist Association and has been running annually for the past 15 years. Read more
Challenge issued for new year event
October 7, 2009
Organisers of Mount Gambier’s planned New Year’s Eve party have thrown down the gauntlet for community and business groups to support the event.
Organising committee chairman Steve Toope expressed his concern at the lack of groups tendering to supply food and drinks on the night. Read more
Perfect conditions for Gold Cup
May 22, 2009
Today’s Scott Group of Companies Mount Gambier Gold Cup is shaping to be one of the most successful carnivals in the city’s history. Read more
Festival time in Penola and Coonawarra
May 14, 2009
Co-Opera’s performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta Pirates of Penzance at Rymill Hall tonight will mark the start of four remarkable days of entertainment at the annual Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival.
A packed program of cooking, photography and writing workshops, exhibitions, competitions, live performances and other entertainment for all ages has been organised for the 2009 event. Read more
National event coming to Mount Gambier
February 5, 2009
In a major coup for sport and tourism, the City of Mount Gambier has won the right to host the 2009 Australian Mountain Bike Orienteering Championships.
Scheduled for June 6 – 8, the three day championships are expected to attract more than 200 competitors from all Australian states as well as New Zealand.
Included in the expected list of entries will be current world MTBO champion, Adrian Jackson of Victoria. Read more
Committee formed to organise events
February 4, 2009
Mount Gambier residents have rallied to form a committee responsible for organising a major New Year’s Eve event in the city.
Mount Gambier Community Events Management Inc held its first annual meeting on Monday night at the Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre. Read more
People power party plan
January 14, 2009
Mount Gambier people appear set to take matters into their own hands and ensure the city boasts a suitable annual New Year’s Eve celebration.
The Mad Hatter Party at Malseed Park to see in 2009, along with formation of a new incorporated body, may have set the foundations for an annual community event after an absence of festivities over previous years. Read more
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