Hot Licks to explode volcanic crater
February 12, 2010
Mount Gambier’s once dormant volcanic crater lakes are set to explode, but instead of burning boulders, sound will streak across the skyline as a contingent of Melbourne’s finest underground bands and musicians flood the iconic basin on Saturday, February 13 for the inaugural Hot Licks Festival. Read more
Outstanding SACE results achieved
December 17, 2009
Mount Gambier students have excelled in SACE results announced yesterday.
While Samantha Iannella achieved a perfect tertiary entrance rank of 99.95pc, fellow Grant High School student Hannah Pham also scored strongly with 99.85, including a merit in specialist mathematics. Read more
Teenagers not so sun smart
December 8, 2009
The South Australian Cancer Council has urged the State Government to enforce SunSmart policies in all schools to help fight skin cancer as new research finds an alarming number of youths continue to put themselves at risk.
“A recent survey showed only 7pc of teenagers are practising the three key SunSmart behaviours — slip, slop, slap — and alarmingly, the majority of those interviewed admitted they preferred to be tanned,” Cancer Council SA chief executive Professor Brenda Wilson said. Read more
New support for homeless young people
December 8, 2009
One of three new homes targeted at reducing youth homelessness across the state will be built in Mount Gambier, the State Government has announced.
Housing Minister Jennifer Rankine is in Mount Gambier today to announce details of the Reunification and Homelessness Prevention Program, which forms part of a national partnership between the State and Federal Governments. Read more
School leavers told workplace rights
November 13, 2009
School leavers are being encouraged to check their workplace rights if they intend taking jobs over summer.
Fair Work Ombudsman Nicholas Wilson said knowledge was the best defence for young workers against being unwittingly short-changed. Read more
Identity an issue in assault case
November 3, 2009
The case of five youths charged with viciously attacking a busload of Adelaide school students at the Naracoorte Town Square earlier this year was adjourned at the Naracoorte Youth Court yesterday.
The young men, whose names cannot be revealed, pleaded guilty to violent disturbance and being one of three or more persons present that caused others to fear for their safety. Read more
Hot Licks Festival proposed for Valley Lake
October 23, 2009
An event planning group has proposed holding a “Hot Licks Festival” at the Valley Lake on Saturday, February 13.
The group — known as the Hot Licks Committee — has approached Mount Gambier City Council for the go-ahead to stage the event. Read more
Students celebrate ‘muck-up day’
October 22, 2009
Year 12 students celebrated the end of school with some good-natured “muck-up” fun in Mount Gambier today, including a visit to The Border Watch office. Read more
More tough new rules for P platers
September 29, 2009
In a move to further reduce South Australia’s road toll, the State Government will introduce legislation banning P1 and P2 drivers from getting behind the wheel of cars with eight cylinders under the hood.
Several new measures aimed at provisional licence holders aged under 25 will be introduced to State Parliament next month. Read more
Opportunity for young reporters
September 25, 2009
Budding Mount Gambier journalists have the chance to show off their skills and gain an exclusive all‐access pass to the Australian Pro Tour with the launch of the Australian Pro Tour journalist competition.
The inaugural Australian Pro Tour journalist competition is open to all secondary school students in the South East of the state and calls on students to write a 300 word article, describing a tennis player, match or tournament. Read more
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