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Basketball dream takes Kate to America

August 30, 2010

Taking her promising career to the next level, South East superstar basketballer Kate Seebohm has left for the California University of Pennsylvania where she will become one of the school’s division two point guards.

One of seven new recruits to join the Vulcans, Kate, completed Year 12 last year and has been casually working and saving money to fulfil her dream. Read more

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Enduro action revs up

August 30, 2010

The first weekend in September marks the arrival of the Teagle Excavations ARB Pines Enduro on the Australian Off Road Championship calendar.

Held on the outskirts of Millicent on the Limestone Coast, the fourth round of the AORC provides a change of scenery for competitors. Read more

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Millicent hosts exclusive exhibition

August 2, 2010

The Millicent Gallery has opened an exclusive arts exhibition as part of the South Australian Living Arts (SALA) Festival.

From the various projects being created around the Limestone Coast, there is one main exhibition held and Millicent Gallery has been chosen as the venue. Read more

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Millicent waits on cricket approval

July 19, 2010

AFTER an initial rejection by the Mount Gambier District Cricket Association, Millicent now look set to join the 20/20 competition for the coming 2010-11 season.

It was reported in The Border Watch on July 8 by MGDCA spokesman David Doyle that the Millicent and District Cricket Association had been accepted. Read more

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Bargain basement pick up is now golden prince

June 10, 2010

A weanling purchase of $5000 six years ago has paid handsome dividends for Millicent owner/trainer Gavin Watts.

Golden Snip was off loaded by top metropolitan trainer Peter Moody on the belief the Made Of Gold-Crystal Snip gelding was too small. Read more

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Beef producer gains national recognition

June 7, 2010

Millicent’s  Mayura Station has again been recognised as one of Australia’s leading food producers.

After receiving a gold medal in the 2009 National Produce Awards, Mayura’s full-blood Wagyu beef has also been named a finalist in 2010. Read more

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Montjeu Madame claims cup in thrilling finish

May 5, 2010

The Darryl Dodson trained Montjeu Madame, one of two Victorian trained gallopers in the race, won Saturday’s $30,825 Scott Group of Companies Millicent Cup at Allan Scott Glenburnie Racecourse.

In a thrilling, three way finish which had the crowd of 1250 on its toes, Montjeu Madame held off the fast finishing Magical Sunday to prevail by a neck, with a head back to the leader General Mackjosh. Read more

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Paul snaps up peoples choice award

May 3, 2010

THE People’s Choice Award winner of exhibits at the inaugural Rotary Photographic Art Show has been announced.

More than 308 votes were cast during the nine day exhibition staged by the Rotary Club of Millicent, following the gala opening at the Millicent War Memorial Civic and arts Centre on March 26. Read more

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Top class nominations for cup race

April 28, 2010

Millicent’s biggest annual sporting event – to be held in Mount Gambier for the first time – has attracted the required 15 nominations, including a last start city winner.

The $30,825 Millicent Cup will be run at Allan Scott Glenburnie Racecourse this Saturday, an historic move from its previous home at Penola and is sure to attract interest from around the country. Read more

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Festival carves out quality reputation

March 18, 2010

MORE than 140 people celebrated the opening of the Geltwood Festival at the Millicent Gallery last Friday night.

In its eighth year, the event continues to grow and last year more than 3500 people visited Millicent over the festival period. Read more

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