Tag: OAM
Aussie icon to host Support Homeless People Luncheon
CELEBRATED Australian and internationally recognised poet Rupert McCall OAM will visit Mount Gambier to perform the role of emcee for the 2020 Support Homeless...
Community leader’s memory honoured in Australia Day awards
THE memory of the late Eve Barratt continues to burn brightly with the prominent community leader and humanitarian being honoured in today's Australia Day...
Cyclist highlights long chain of sporting achievements
CYCLING has been a life-long passion for Mount Gambier's Allan Dowdell.
At 91 years of age he seen a lot of changes in the sport.
He...
Creative passion passed on to next generation
"PEOPLE need to focus more on giving back to the community rather than getting," Queen's Birthday 2019 Order of Australia Medal (OAM) recipient Kevin...
Penola residents in spotlight at Australia Day awards ceremony
NATIONAL pride filled Penola War Memorial Park on Saturday morning as the Penola and Coonawarra district came together to celebrate Australia Day.
While the traditional...
National honour after decades of hard work
HE has always been passionate about helping others and now - after decades of hard work and volunteer service - Millicent's Michael Bleby has...
Medal honours high-profile piper
WELL-KNOWN pipe major and community stalwart Barry Ward received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on Saturday for his ongoing contributions to Mount Gambier...
Civic leader makes mark on Mount Gambier
MOUNT Gambier resident John Allen has left an enduring legacy across the Blue Lake city following years of service to local government and the...
Decades of service recognised with Order honour
PROMINENT Mount Gambier identity Eric Roughana OAM has become a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his decades of service to the...
Former forester looks back on decades of service
"YOU will never understand what community spirit is until you have lived in a small town like Penola, Tantanoola, Millicent or Nangwarry."
Those are the...
City of Mount Gambier Australia Day celebrations
Pictures: MOLLY TAYLOR
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Australia Day spotlight on Mount Gambier’s quiet achievers
TWO stand out Mount Gambier citizens will be recognised at tomorrow's Australia Day breakfast for their dedication to the wider community.
Mount Gambier City Council...