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Virgo highlights priorities

MEMBER for MacKillop Jason Virgo is itching to kickstart his political career highlighting a number of major concerns. With Parliament expected to get back...

Padthaway WAB visit Muster Dogs home

A visit to the home of Muster Dogs was a highlight of a recent Padthaway WAB visit to Keith. The group enjoyed meeting Helen McDonald...

Anglers prepare for fishing comp

THE Port MacDonnell Angling Club’s Tuna and Sportsfish Tournament will catch people hook, line and sinker as they prepare for the annual competition, set...

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Sport

100-up championships close out season

THE Port MacDonnell Bowls Club held its men's and women's 100-up Championships in perfect coastal weather on Saturday.  Four women nominated and in the first...

Final titles of the season decided

LAST Wednesday the Penola Bowls Club held its final event for the women's season, with the Drawn Handicap Pairs played. Gerardine Williams and Tilly Gibbs...

Kingston dominates Naracoorte in Round 2

ROUND 2 of the Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League was in full swing on the weekend, delivering two close games and two blowouts KINGSTON 20.16...

Anzac Day promises intriguing clashes

IT is a tough prospect to pick a winner in Limestone Coast football at this early stage of the season and this weekend's Anzac...

Intriguing clashes for Anzac Day

NORTH GAMBIER V SOUTH GAMBIER THE Limestone Coast netball reigning premiers North Gambier are still finding their feet with a new line-up, but will be...

Billy defies the odds

IT has taken a while, but at race start number 32, What Odds Billy finally broke through for his first win last Sunday at...

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Entertainment

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, April 10 Dave Blackett, South Australian Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 4.30pm-8.30pm The Southern Undertows, The Bellum Hotel, Mount Schank, 3pm Bec Willis and Keith Smith,...

Gertners in the national spotlight

DOMINIC Gertners, Mount Gambier/Berrin multi-talented musician, touched the hearts of the nation after recently being featured on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)’s The Piano. The...

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, April 3 Christy Wallace Duo at Pizza and Tunes, Raidis Estate, Coonawarra, 12pm-5pm Limestone Americana, Robetown Brewery, Robe, 4pm Slim Krusty and Friends, Good...

Back N Forth tour hits region

TICKETS are selling fast for 360's ‘Back N Forth’ tour, set to hit Mount Gambier/Berrin next week. ARIA award-winning rapper Matthew Colwell, better known by...

Good Intentions on Good Friday

GOOD Friday is shaping up to be a great Friday with Slim Krusty set to roll into town, joined by a line-up of local...

Hear to entertain across the region

Friday, March 27 Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 7pm* Mick Hughes, Naracoorte Hotel, 8pm Limestone Americana, Robetown Brewery, Robe, 4pm Saturday, March...

Farming

Livestock SA industry vote

LIVESTOCK SA has opened industry voting on proposed updates to the Sheep Industry Fund (SIF) and Cattle Industry Fund (CIF). It marks the final stage...

30th red-tailed black-cockatoo count

THE Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo Recovery Team, in partnership with BirdLife Australia, is calling for volunteers to take part in the 30th annual count of the...

Trade agreement lets farmers down

THE newly signed Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement will disadvantage the Australian dairy industry, intensifying import competition and adding to the already significant operating...

Grain producers concerned fuel issues could disrupt seeding

A new survey from Grain Producers SA has found nearly half of South Australian grain producers are concerned panic buying could disrupt diesel supply...

Project to help South Australian grain producers navigate ISCC requirements

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is partnering with Pinion Advisory to help South Australian grain producers better understand and prepare for International Sustainability and Carbon...

Market Reports

Total Yarding: 5797 (+3014) Sheep Yarding: 759 (-233) Lamb Yarding: 5038 (+3247) NARACOORTE SHEEP AND LAMB Lamb numbers increased to over 5000 head after the previous...

In Business - Sponsored

Unique Naracoorte home hits the market

SAL Real Estate presents to market a property that combines character, space and flexibility. Set on a generous 4,808 square metres, this unique offering...

Sparkly star

For Peta Baverstock, the creator of Cuvée-Co in Penola, carving out a niche in Australia's competitive wine landscape wasn't about inheriting a legacy; it...

Sound path

Coming from a regional city, where word of mouth travels fast, Hearing Rehabilitation specialist Holly Sprakel is building more than a business. Through Sound...

True North at Field Days

True North RV are gearing up bigger and better in 2026 for the South East Field Days. On the popular corner site 421, True North...

Supporting all women, one bra at a time

SUPPORT, empathy and a friendly face are just a few of the qualities the team at Bare Necessities Lingerie brings to every customer interaction....

Precision and compliance

AllBuildSA knows that precision matters when it comes to disability housing, which is why they deliver specialist, NDIS-compliant home modifications designed to support clinical...

SA Government

Country crashes continue to claim lives

Regional drivers continue to contribute to a high percentage of the state's road toll, with country roads accounting for 60 per cent of fatal...

A Matter of Time

Troy Mathews was just 41 years old when he became the 46th person to die on South Australian roads in 2022. He was alone; a...

It’s not a right to drive, it’s a privilege

As the officer in charge of the Yorke Mid North Highway Patrol, Sergeant Tristan Graham has experienced first-hand the impacts road trauma has on...

The pain behind the loss

“THE harm creeps up on you — by the time you recognise it, it's already well and truly taken hold.” These are the words of...

See the signs, stop the harm

RECOGNISING the damage done early, and reaching out for support, are crucial to overcoming gambling harm for regional South Australians. Department of Human Services...

Strong support for regional communities

WHILE the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. ...

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Brave shave for Frankenburg

MOUNT Gambier/Berrin woman Alicia Frankenburg is hoping to raise an incredible $10,000 for cancer, inspired by her grandmother. Ms Frankenburg lost her grandmother Christine...

Grant rates rise

RATEPAYERS within the District Council of Grant can expect to see a rate rise of six per cent. Council released its Draft Annual Business...

Fake notes hit the region

BUSINESSES across Mount Gambier/Berrin are encouraged to remain vigilant after a string of counterfeit notes were found in the community. Police are warning businesses...

Lifeline donation call out

LIFELINE South East is calling on the community to be more mindful about the items they donate. It comes following the introduction of new measures...

Call for council consideration

COUNCIL from across the region are gearing up for elections this year with many reviewing caretaker policies. Council elections will take place on November...

James Morrison returns to region

THE rafters of St Mary’s Church rang with world-class music this week, as musician James Morrison performed an intimate mini-concert for residents and friends...

Kalangadoo Remembers

MORE than 180 gathered in Kalangadoo earlier this week to commemorate Anzac Day early. Held annually, the event attracts a range of locals for...

2026 Medieval Fair

MORE than 4500 people donned their best medieval outfits and travelled far and wide to the 2026 Fantasy Medieval Fair. The fair, now completing...

Open Art Awards return to The Riddoch

The South East Art Society (SEAS) is calling all art lovers as they prepare for their main exhibition of the year. The society will...

Naracoorte claims honours in annual Petanque comp

What a great day was spent by members of the region’s Probus Clubs playing pétanque. Most previously couldn’t pronounce the word “pétanque”, let alone know...