Lifestyle1 issue 974

It’s vintage time

Best in the business

Carlin & Gazzard shines at national awards

“We often sell the first car to a client and the service department sells them the second one.” That is the simple yet hugely successful philosophy of nationally recognised Mount Gambier car dealership Carlin & Gazzard and its principal Peter Gazzard.

Mr Gazzard has just returned from the national Mercedes-Benz 2022 Retailer of the Year event in Melbourne alongside service manager Ben Collins and the

dealership returned with a boot full of accolades.

In the prestigious car category, Carlin & Gazzard was named the 2022 Transformation Champion for the Retailer of the Year and was runner up in the Mercedes-Benz van category for the same honour.

In the grand final of the night, there were four winners and Carlin & Gazzard was the only rural based business recognised in that elite group.

“It was a huge honour, a huge night,” Peter said. “We’ve been thereabouts for the past few years and we honestly went there not expecting much so everyone was really happy for us. It’s one of the most rewarding wins we’ve had.”

AWARD WINNING: (Left) Carlin & Gazzard principal Peter Gazzard & award winning service manager Ben Collins.

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Member for MacKillop Nick McBride; Coonawarra patron Wendy Hollick & Wattle Range Mayor Des Noll at last week’s vintage launch

Taking it to the streets

Fringe Mount Gambier kicks off this Friday with a party & a parade

It’s party time in Mount Gambier this weekend as Fringe Mount Gambier hits the streets with the return of FRINGELAND and the opening night STREET PARTY for the first time since 2019 as Mount Gambier’s CBD springs to life, hopefully in a sea of blue.

The 2023 theme is INTO THE DEEP BLUE and artistic program manager Louise Adams is encouraging the community to dress up or wear their blues for this Friday night’s Street Party, as well as embracing the blue theme in their business,

school, home and community group, with prizes on offer for those who fully embrace the 2023 theme.

“We want a wave of blue across the city,” Louise said. “It will be fantastic to have FRINGELAND return to Thugi / Cave Garden, with Fringe frivolity spilling out across the streets for the opening night Street Party.”

The return of the STREET PARTY this Friday, sees the reincarnation of the popular Fringe Parade, at 5.30pm, which will wind its way from the street into the Cave Garden

(Thugi), led by parade director Gavin Clarke and fellow musicians and marching bands, before the official Welcome to Country and Ceremony, and a special performance by the Koondoom Yarkeen Dancers, from Portland.

FRINGELAND and the STREET PARTY will be showcasing delicious street and festival food offerings, pop up bars showcasing regional breweries, wines, spirits and delicious cocktails, craft and makers stalls and a twilight market and Louise said businesses were embracing the return to the full Fringe Mount Gambier experience.

And, as it always is, the entertainment will be diverse and high-octaine with plenty of roving artists and street performers, with tarot, face painting and tattoos, dance and acrobatics, kids amusements, Bumbles the Clown, high-flying aerial performances, Bubblegum Circus, juggling artists, drag performers and fire shows.

The FRINGELAND main stage will wow audiences with acclaimed drumming ensemble The Junkyard Beats and their ‘Junk Orchestra’; internationally acclaimed Flanagan Collective (UK) bringing big beats and soul with ‘Gods

Gods Gods’; incredible feats of circus, comedy and antics with ‘The Big Balloon Show’, Clara Cupcakes and fire performer Timmehtek.

Meanwhile, DJs and music acts will ensure the vibes at FRINGELAND continue unabated across Friday and Saturday, including UK’s Laurie Black, Argentina world music act The New Monos, emerging funk punk pop rock trio The Birds are Spies from Adelaide, The Rob Howe Band bringing the 80s pop rock, emerging hip hop artists including Prosper, Hundo Millis, and Tripp Balency, and Indie vibes from The Stokes and Tyrell Bonney.

Fringe Mount Gambier runs from March 24 to April 2 with around 60 events, both free and ticketed, on the 2023 program. Head to www. fringemountgambier.com for more details and to book your place at the shows of your choice.

Lifestyle1 is showcasing two shows with a strong local flavour having chatted with their creators.

Kyra Sykes is featured on this page and Fi & Frenz and their show are also featured in this issue.

Getting the garden bar pumping

Kyra Sykes stepping up to bring variety to Fringe Mount Gambier

Kyra Sykes has found their niche and as they make a name for themselves, Mount Gambier audiences have a couple of opportunities during the upcoming Mount Gambier Fringe to see Kyra and other performers strutting their stuff.

The King’s Variety Show has been curated by Kyra and will be bringing the Globe Hotel Garden Bar to life.

“We will be christening the freshly mowed garden bar with some chaos,” Kyra, who will be hosting the show as their alter ego LOVEIT MURRAY, said.

Kyra has been performing regularly in Adelaide and has

started to develop a strong network within the burlesque, drag, comedy scene and that has allowed them to put together The King’s Variety Show, which features local and visiting talent.

Ivy Fox, a former Miss Burlesque SA who now lives in Melbourne, is one of those headline acts, along with Melbourne based comedy act Bugg and Brandon – with Bugg Horsburgh a former local.

“It’s a perfect homecoming gig for Bugg – it’s a really fun skit, sort of a play on a TED talk,” Kyra said.

The King’s Variety Show will feature the debut performance of local performer Daisy Lotte.

“She has just turned 16, is the

smallest, coolest girl but with the largest voice – she brings a shock factor,” Kyra said. “She’ll be doing some original songs and a couple of crowd favourite covers – she is multi-talented.”

Kyra has deliberately curated a diverse group of performers across live music, burlesque, drag and comedy with the promise of a show with light and shade.

“It’s not exclusively high energy, we still want it to be a journey and an experience,” they said. “But it will be a fast paced fun show with each act running for five or 10 minutes – the garden bar is going to be pumping.”

June Gloom, a drag queen that has relocated to Mount Gambier from Adelaide, is one of those connections Kyra has made during their gigs in Adelaide.

“It is cool to have June in town living here and bringing her art to the stage,” they said.

The Globe Garden Bar is the perfect location for the show, which sees doors open at 6pm and the performances kicking off at 6.30pm – it is right in the heart of Fringeland, which will see a sea of colour

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It is not Kyra’s only gig for the frenetic Fringe Mount Gambier though, with a Bottomless Brunch at The Commodore on Sunday at 11.30am.

“There will be some of the same acts but a totally different format,” they said. “There will be fabulous costuming, I have been making some of the most dramatic brunch themed hats and it will be a more interactive experience, more up close and personal.”

Kyra has thrived on taking on a new role for the 2023 Fringe Mount Gambier, taking charge of a couple of shows and running with it.

“Fringe has given me the opportunity to take ownership and take the next step in my career,” they said. “I love performing and I love working with groups of artists to put a show together. It has been the perfect opportunity to step out of your box and challenge yourself and that’s exactly what I am trying to do and exactly what Fringe is all about.”

Kyra will also involved in Friday night’s Fringe Parade, which is returning to the streets after a couple of years hiatus.

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Best in the business

Carlin & Gazzard shines at national awards

“We often sell the first car to a client and the service department sells them the second one.” That is the simple yet hugely successful philosophy of nationally recognised Mount Gambier car dealership Carlin & Gazzard and its principal Peter Gazzard.

Mr Gazzard has just returned from the national Mercedes-Benz 2022 Retailer of the Year event in Melbourne alongside service manager Ben Collins and the dealership returned with a boot full of accolades.

In the prestigious car category, Carlin & Gazzard was named the 2022 Transformation Champion for the Retailer of the Year and was runner up in the MercedesBenz van category for the same honour. In the grand final of the night, there were four winners and Carlin & Gazzard was the only rural based business recognised in that elite group.

“It was a huge honour, a huge night,” Peter said. “We’ve been thereabouts for the past few years and we honestly went there not expecting much so everyone was really happy for us. It’s one of the most rewarding wins we’ve had.”

And the accolades didn’t stop there with Ben Collins (pictured above centre), who has been with Carlin & Gazzard for six years, snaring the Service Manager of the Year for both cars and vans.

The top gongs were a reflection of the strong team at Carlin & Gazzard with both sales and service proving to be leaders under the Mercedes-Benz banner.

Carlin & Gazzard were appointed Mercedes-Benz dealers back in 1997 – an association that happened accidentally but has turned out to be fruitful for both parties.

“We bought the Marian Motors building, which was across the road from our dealershipbecause we needed more room for our

cars and in the end it was amazing luck and timing,” Peter said.

“Marian had been a Subaru, VW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz dealer but we weren’t looking to take that on but people started to come in and putting in orders for new Mercedes-Benz and Subarus and we were ringing the factories saying we had sold another car.

“We became Mercedes-Benz dealers by accident and we’ve loved it ever since.”

Carlin & Gazzard is no stranger to Dealer of the Year honours in the Mercedes-Benz stratosphere but previous awards in 1999, just two years into their history as franchisees, who 2001, ’02, ’04 and 2012, which were back when some awards were regionally selected – this month’s accolades were truly national.

Repeat business, which has become a key cornerstone of the Carlin & Gazzard business model, has been built on the professional sales team and the award winning service department and the Commercial Street East business has customers from across Australia from all walks of life.

“We have built up very strong connections locally and nationally through our family, friends and loyal clients,” Peter said. “And now our customers recommend us to their family and friends.”

Anecdotally, Mount Gambier is an industry leader in terms of number of Mercedes-Benz vehicles per head of population, proof Carlin & Gazzard has sold the brand as strongly to their own community as they have to their clients across Australia.

Peter said it was also not just Carlin & Gazzard making a name for themselves. “We have always had such a very strong car industry locally here in Mount Gambier and we appreciate the strong local support that we are lucky enough to get,” Peter said.

Carlin & Gazzard is also kicking goals as leading dealers with their other franchises, including Jeep, RAM, Mitshubishi, Subaru, MG, LDV and Honda.

Ben put his service manager victory down to simply getting the template right and producing consistent results across all brands.

“Consistency is the key – we look after everyone the same,” Ben said. “If you get your processes right and that stays the same across all brands, then it makes it easier for everyone to do a great job.”

Out of 90 staff in the whole dealership, ore than 35 of those make up the service department with tecnicians, front of house and parts.

“The ongoing support and resilience of the Gazzard family has also been important,” Ben said. “If you have a passionate and committed team with everyone striving for the same goal, you will have success.”

It was Ben’s first major Mercedes-Benz function and he enjoyed the opportunity to put faces to names and meeting people for the first time.

“It was good to get a bit of insight into what other dealerships are doing,” Ben said. “Everyone was so happy for us when we won and you can see the support among the dealer network is really good.”

Peter said the Carlin & Gazzard service department was fortunate to be filled with passionate car people.

“So many of our technicians and service staff just love cars,” he said. “They are into all sorts of race cars, some work on cars at home at the weekend and some are part of Street Machine Club. We are very lucky with the team we have.”

It’s officially vintage time in Coonawarra

Vintage Launch Ceremony returns to the

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I, Christopher Drew Holland, Senior Sergeant of Police, for, and on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, exercise the authority delegated by the Minister for Transport under Section 11 Road Traffic Act, and make the following order under Section 33 of the Act.

I declare that the ‘Mount Gambier Fringe’ is an event to which this section applies and that the following roads be closed to traffic between times and dates stated below:

Within the Mount Gambier Council area: -

• Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier between Bay Road and Ferrers Street

Between 10:30am on Friday 24 March 2023 until 7:00am on Saturday 25 March 2023

• Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier from Commercial Street East adjacent to Jen’s Hotel – north/south

Between 7:00am on Thursday 23 March 2023 until 4:00pm on Sunday 26 March 2023

• Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier from Bay Road – East / West

Between 10:30am on Friday 24 March 2023 until 4:00pm on Sunday 26 March 2023

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was declared open in smashing fashion last Thursday, with a crowd of more than 60 people gathering at the iconic Coonawarra Siding to herald in the new season.

The Vintage Launch Ceremony was the first of its kind for the region in many years, and saw Coonawarra and district community members, wine industry stakeholders and dignitaries come together to acknowledge and celebrate this significant time in the region.

A Welcome to Country acknowledgement was followed by the echo of bagpipes, a nod to Coonawarra’s founding father John Riddoch (a Scotsman), performed by Coonawarra Vignerons patron Doug Balnaves.

Coonawarra Vignerons executive officer Hugh Koch led the ceremony and emphasised the importance of vintage, not only to the Coonawarra community, but for the national economy.

“Vintage in Coonawarra is more than when a wine’s grapes are harvested. It heralds the anniversary of a new year in Coonawarra, where we reflect and say goodbye to the previous season,” Mr Koch said.

“As a community it is the commencement of the economic driver that sustains our economy, creates our jobs, gives us our services, drives our visitation, and continues to put us on the map as one of the most pre-eminent wine regions of the world.

“A new vintage also allows us to reflect on our past years, the people that have laboured and led the development of Coonawarra.”

Attendees were treated to a stomping and smashing spectacular, with political representatives and Coonawarra Vignerons patrons joining to partake in a traditional grape stomp and

Taking centre stage at the launch with the support of Coonawarra Vignerons patron Doug Bowen was Member for MacKillop Nick McBride, Wattle Range Council Mayor Des Noll and Coonawarra Vignerons patron Wendy Hollick, who kicked off their shoes to take park in some stomping action.

Patrons Greg Clayfield and Bruce Redman marked the occasion by smashing a bottle of Coonawarra wine (the previous year’s vintage) to symbolise the conclusion of the 2022 season, and to christen the new vintage.

“Traditionally a wine bottle is broken over a ship’s hull before its maiden voyage and to wish it good luck for a successful journey,” Mr Koch said.

“It is only appropriate that we adapt that tradition by creating one of our own, to symbolise the christening of the 2023 vintage (V23) and to wish our producers well, in that the conditions and circumstances be the very best to allow Coonawarra ‘smooth sailing’ in harvesting and crafting the most premium wines possible.”

The ceremony provided the perfect opportunity to give an overview of the V23 with conditions resembling that of a traditional vintage, according to collective comments from viticulturists in the region.

“Across the country, wine regions are seeing a delayed start to harvesting and Coonawarra is no different,” Mr Koch said.

“The region experienced a cooler spring, with favourable warm conditions throughout the

“The heat arrived in midDecember, but mild conditions accompanied little rain in January and February, and has been followed by long cooler days in Autumn, which has been most favourable for Cabernet grapes.

“Yield is expected to be moderate but pending the next few weeks, quality for red grapes is looking to be excellent. Many are describing it as an old fashioned vintage where conditions will allow Cabernet will be picked in April.”

The Vintage Launch Ceremony was followed by a morning tea and at the Coonawarra Soldiers Memorial Hall, allowing community members to collectively raise a glass to V23 and pass on well their wishes for the season.

Wattle Range councillor Emma Castine congratulated the organisers on the event.

“The Coonawarra Vignerons have done a wonderful job to initiate this celebration,” Cr Castine said. “The morning was sensational. The misty fog, combined with the bagpipes by Doug Balnaves was just priceless.

“The energy and inspiration the vignerons are bringing to the region is commendable.

“I wish all the growers, producers and winemakers well for this season.”

VINTAGE CELEBRATIONS: (Above)

Heidi Guyett (Coonawarra Vignerons), Bruce Redman, Doug Bowen, Doug Balnaves, Wendy Hollick, Wattle Range Mayor Des Noll, Member for MacKillop Nick McBride, Greg Clayfield & Hugh Koch (Coonawarra Vignerons)

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Artists collective to unveil works

Local author set to open new Gallery 54 exhibition in Penola

Like-minded artists gather together for enhanced creativity, the strength of working in a group, laughter, support, successes, failures, constructive criticism, life lessons and coffee. It’s a simple concept and it is how the latest exhibition to be unveiled at Penola’s Gallery 54 settled on its theme – Birds of a Feather.

The exhibition will feature a variety of artwork from the Artshed Artists collective of local artists under the mentorship of Ann Carpenter, in acrylics and charcoal, with each artist hoping to convey their story and a growing confidence in their art journey.

Birds of a Feather participating artists showcasing their work are

John Mossop, Sue Foureur, Michelle Curtis, Margaret Boardman, Kayleen Harris, Julie Linnell, Andrea Bartetzko, Annette Cassidy, Shirley Hogg, Dianne Nicholson, Julie Forgan and Debbie Prescott.

The Artshed Artists held their first exhibition in the Gallery 54 exhibition space in September 2021 and now these 12 rural artists, including three new artists Kayleen Harris, Julie Linnell and Julie Forgan, have developed and gained further experience to now offer up this second exhibition.

Both Ann and the artists were keen for a locally based celebrity to open the Birds of a Feather exhibition and bestselling author Maya Linnell (pictured), who grew up in the Limestone Coast and

lives in South West Victoria, was happy to oblige, officially unveiling the works this Sunday at 1.30pm at the gallery. Maya said she was delighted to support fellow rural creatives and looked forward to seeing the Birds of a Feather exhibition in person.

Eagle-eyed readers will spot references to the Limestone Coast in all four of her novels with Allen & Unwin. Her latest novel, Kookaburra Cottage will be out in June and is also likely to strike a chord with local readers, thanks to the South Australian setting in the fictional grape-growing district of ‘Penwarra’.

Birds of a Feather exhibition will run from this Sunday’s opening until May 7. Gallery 54 is located

in historic Penola, adjoining the premium wine growing area of Coonawarra. It was established in 1997 by a collective of artists to promote not only local artists in the community, but offer an exhibition space for other emerging and practising artists of the rural region.

Gallery 54 has received state tourism awards for their contributions to the arts industry. The gallery offers the visitor the opportunity to view and purchase the works on display and meet the individual artists who staff the gallery in rotation. The members’ works on display include paintings, drawings, printmaking, works on paper, textiles, ceramics and sculpture.

Visitors are invited to the opening

at 1.30 pm at Gallery 54, this Sunday, where all works are for sale.

Gallery 54 opens Thursday to Sunday, 10 am to 3pm, and you can keep up to date with all their news on their social media platforms.

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Dual names approved

The City of Mount Gambier, in collaboration with Traditional Owners and cultural leaders, is pleased to announce the successful implementation of dual names for six significant cultural sites. This milestone was achieved after receiving formal approval from the Government of South Australia, and is being celebrated by the community.

It was in Fdebruary last year that council adopted a Dual Naming Policy that paved the way for Bunganditj language - the language of the Boandik peoples - to feature alongside the place names of six local sites including, Umpherston Sinkhole, the Cave Garden, Leg of Mutton Lake, Browne Lake, the Valley Lake and the Blue Lake.

Implementing dual names for sites of cultural significance was a key action within Council’s inaugural ‘Yerkalalpata’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) adopted in early 2020.

Over the past few years, the City of Mount Gambier has worked alongside Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation and the Bunganditj Language Reclamation Committee to determine the appropriate sites and names for the provision of the new dual names.

Once confirmed, a formal application was submitted to the South Australian Government. The names were considered by the Minister and additional public feedback sought, before being formally approved last week.

“Language is significant to the identity of our First Peoples, not only in our region but in uniquely defining the many nations and language groups located across Australia,” City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin OAM said.

“It has been a significant achievement of many cultural

leaders within our community who have worked tirelessly to reclaim the Bunganditj language, and it’s appropriate that these names are given back to prominent local sites to acknowledge the connection and custodianship of these places by our Boandik peoples for tens of thousands of years.

“I’ve been proud to be working alongside our cultural leaders to see this long-term shared goal come to fruition and I think this is a significant moment for our city.”

“The dual naming process will incorporate both the known European place name and the place name in Bunganditj.

“When referencing the areas both names will be used and displayed on signage throughout the city, for example: Blue Lake/ Warwar.”

Boandik Elder Aunty Michelle Jacquelin-Furr said that Dual Naming was very important to Aboriginal People.

“Not unlike many areas around Australia, colonisation significantly impacted our language as our people were told that we were not permitted to speak or sing Bunganditj,” Aunty Michelle said.

“As a result, some words, songs, even lullabies for our children were lost, but together with the support of language experts, we’ve been working steadily for many years to reclaim our language.

“It’s been a process and we’ve been working at gradually

reintroducing Bunganditj, starting initially with our people.”

Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation Bunganditj language coordinator Tara Bonney said that she felt a great sense of pride in seeing dual naming occur at the sites.

“By having dual names introduced to the community in an obvious way such as signage, it reminds both indigenous and non-indigenous people that this is Aboriginal land, and we have a language that has been spoken here for thousands of years,” Ms Bonney said.

“The challenge that I put forward to our community is to become an ambassador for our language by having a go at the dual names and adopting them in reference to these important places moving forward.”

The formal approval of these names results in the legal reference to these sites being updated to include both the European and Bunganditj name immediately.

Council will commence a staged introduction of the new names initially through all digital and printed presentation of the names and a gradual upgrade of signage throughout the city.

More information about dual naming can be found at: www. mountgambier.sa.gov.au/ reconciliation

The names of the six sites are as follows:

• UMPHERSTON SINKHOLE / BALUMBUL (Bah-loombool) – Buttercup Flower

• CAVE GARDEN / THUGI (Th-oo-gi) – Bull Frogs

• LEG OF MUTTON LAKE / YATTON LOO (Yah-ton-loo)

• BLUE LAKE / WARWAR (Waa-wore) – Crow Country

• BROWNE LAKE / KROWERATWARI (Kroh-weh-rat-wah-ri) - Emus, Their Tracks

• VALLEY LAKE / KETLA MALPI (Ket-lah mah-l-pi) – Sacred Talking Tree

Harmony Week celebrations this week

Naracoorte Lucindale Council is proud to support Harmony Week from March 20-26 - the nationwide celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. Locally, council is coordinating the Harmony Day Children’s Festival in the Naracoorte Town Square on Tuesday at 10.30am where more than 850 children from education sites in Naracoorte, Frances and Apsley will dance, sing and entertain the crowd while reinforcing the day’s theme of ‘Everyone Belongs’.

Council is also partnering with Teys Naracoorte and Regional Workforce Management to present the Harmony Week Community Diversity Celebration Day in the Naracoorte Town Square from 3pm on Saturday, March 25, featuring multicultural performances, food and entertainment, the family-friendly afternoon will celebrate the amazing diversity of our community.

Wattle Range Council looking for young voices to join YAC

Wattle Range Council is calling for nominations from young, motivated and inspired community members to join its new Youth Advisory Council (YAC).

Kicking off in Youth Week, the YAC will have a direct line to the decision makers in council and they will be listening.

“We want to hear about what is important to youth in our community,” Mayor Des Noll said. “We want to ensure our council region is a contemporary and vibrant place for young people, because if it’s a great place to live and work, they will choose to make the Wattle Range region their home and raise their families here.”

The YAC will meet regularly and create a plan to address their priorities. A small budget will be made available for activities or initiatives the YAC would like to implement. Larger projects can be recommended to council as part of its Annual Business Planning process.

“We are really excited to hear

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the YAC’s fresh ideas,” Director Development Services Emma Clay, said. “We will also be providing opportunities for training in areas such as public speaking, leadership and budgeting. It will be a two-way learning experience for everyone involved.”

Nominations are now open for the YAC and anyone aged 12 to 24 can apply.

YAC activities will kick off at the beginning of Youth Week from March 25 with team building activities including a community scavenger hunt and a session at Noorla Yo Long. Other Youth Week activities in Wattle Range will include a DJ in the Millicent Library, Disc Golf in Beachport, a Job Interview Preparation Workshop, an anime mural and workshop in the library, a sports and fitness workshop and a Youth Round Table dinner with more details to come.

More information can be found at www.engage.wattlerange.sa.gov.

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Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC), through the Region Ready program, is delivering a full-day Employer of Choice workshop for small to medium businesses on Thursday, March 30.

The workshop, to be held at Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre in Mount Gambier, will be the launch of RDALC’s employer of choice framework and toolkit.

In simple terms, ‘employer of choice’ describes a business or organisation that people actively choose to work at.

RDALC have developed an employer of choice framework built around what research shows are the things that make businesses stand out from the crowd. “In a globally competitive market, we want businesses in the Limestone Coast to become employers of choice, and through this workshop and toolkit, we want to help them get there,” RDALC Chair Evan Flint said. “With the cost of replacing

New Country Arts SA chair appointed

Michael Lennon has been appointed Chair of the Board of Country Arts SA following on from Michael Luchich, who was in the position since 2016.

Michael Lennon is a committed supporter and advocate of the arts. He was a founding Director of the Fleurieu Biennale and a Director of the award-winning Scottish Ballet. Michael is a leading figure in the Australian housing, urban planning, and related sectors, with almost four decades experience in executive management, governance, and policy development. His experience extends across both public and private sectors in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. He is the Managing Director of Housing Choices Australia (HCA), one of Australia’s largest and most innovative not for profit community housing providers. Most recently he oversaw

staff upwards of $18,000, retaining employees is important to a business’s bottom line.”.

“From our work developing this program, we know that there are key identifiers in businesses and organisations that are employers of choice,” RDALC CEO David Wheaton (pictured) said.

“These include quality leadership, excellent communication, a high level of operational organisation, a positive workplace culture, and staff that are cared for,.

RDALC encourages Limestone Coast businesses to attend the free, day long workshop to upskill and build their capacity as employers of choice and create a workplace culture that attracts and retains the best people.

“We hope to see a full house at the workshop on the 30 March as I am confident that even the best businesses in the region have a few small things that they could work on,” Mr Wheaton said.

“Sometimes it is improving the little things that can make a huge

difference to your workplace culture.”

Di Ind from Di-Monty Training and Karen Bryant from Latitude Recruitment are working with RDALC to design and deliver the workshop which is supported by the Department for Industry, Innovation and Science.

If you are a small to medium sized business interested in attending the Employer of Choice workshop, please contact Rebecca on (08)8723 1057 or via email at rebecca@rdalc.org.au

the introduction of South Australia’s new planning system as Chair of the State Planning Commission. He was recently nominated by the Premier to Deputy Chair of the new National Supply and Affordability Council in Canberra. As Chair of the Riverbank Precinct Advisory Committee (REPAC), he advised on the complex renewal of Festival Plaza and environs.

Michael is optimistic about the future prosperity of SA’s regions, and of the creative industry’s expanding contribution to the depth and texture of life in the State. Scottish by birth, Michael arrived in Australia as a teen and has spent most of his life in South Australia. “My priority is to work with other directors, staff and artists and, especially, regional communities to understand their aspirations for the organisation and its work,” he said. ““It’s exciting to see the changing demography and growth economies of towns and regional centres retaining young people, attracting new investment and with such positive future aspirations.”

Fringe show proves to be a triple

Fi & Frenz bring a stunning show to the Mount Gambier Bowls Club

Musical genius in spades – that’s what’s on offer at the Mount Gambier Bowls Club on April 1 at 8pm as part of Fringe Mount Gambier.

Fi & Frenz, an emerging local musical ensemble quickly making a name for themselves, are presenting their newest show, Carmen – Dedicated to You fresh from a stunning run of two shows at the Adelaide Fringe at historic Ayers House, and also one performance in Port Fairy.

Carmen – Dedicated to You is jam packed with musicality on steroids. Fi & Frenz are a professional outfit boasting some of the best musical talent this region has ever seen, while the subject of the show – Carmen McRae is widely regarded as one of the most influential jazz vocalists of all time, standing comfortably alongside names including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan.

And if that wasn’t enough, the need to call up a replacement saxophone player, has seen Fi & Frenz add Bill Harrower, a session musician with a resume that defies belief.

Bill has performed with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Liza Minelli and Tony Bennett, as well as featuring on some of John Farnham’s most iconic tracks.

Fiona Unger and Marie Holmes, along with their locally connected band, are so grateful to have this opportunity to play with such an iconic musician.

“Having this opportunity to play with someone of such high calibre and for the town to be able to get out and see someone of this calibre is so exciting,” Fiona said.

Fi & Frenz have called in another jazz icon, Graeme Lyall to create the charts for this latest show and it is Graeme who hooked them up with Bill Harrower, who now calls Portland home.

This is a show that has been more than 12 months in the making, with Fiona doing a deep dive into the life and music of Carmen McRae to put the cabaret offering together.

The African-American vocalist started her career as a pianist in big band circles, working alongside the likes of Count Basie, before her vocal talents were discovered and while she arguably missed the gold era of jazz by about a decade, she is considered one of the greats and has 71 albums to show for her critically acclaimed career.

Fiona can’t wait to share the Carmen McRae story with audiences and promises some interesting insight into a performer widely considered grumpy and difficult to get along with.

“She was performing up until the 1990s and was considered by other jazz musicians as good as Ella (Fitzgerald) and Sarah (Vaughan),”

Fiona said. “She was constantly refurnishing her career to keep appealing to people.

“She was known as a lyricist specialist, the way she delivered lyrics, she could really tell a story. She refused to sing songs she didn’t believe in.

“Everything she sang had a message, even the lighter, fun songs.”

Carmen – Dedicated to You contains plenty of jazz standards so it is a program that will be familiar to jazz afficionados, while Fiona will share Carmen anecdotes that will bring the music and the performer

she is looking to honour even more to life.

Fiona’s first obsession, and not coincidentally, her first major show, was Nina Simone. It is clearly in her DNA that when she commits to something or someone, she really commits.

“My son told me to ‘broaden my horizons’ and I have done that, first with Billie Holiday and now Carmen McRae,” Fiona said. “I discovered I really love Carmen McRae and her range is so similar to mine – not that it’s easy – but she really has a range that I can get stuck into.

And Marie Holmes agrees, this is Fiona’s finest work yet.

“I have been working with

Fiona for six years now and have watched her develop. I have seen her grow so much as a singer and in this show she is blowing me away.”

Fiona’s vocal development works hand in hand with her commitment to finding out everything she can about the performer she is honouring and the Carmen McRae project is arguably her deepest dive yet.

“I feel like you can’t know somebody until you do that deep dive,” Fiona said. “I don’t think you can understand what she (McRae) put into her music unless you understand the back story of where she’s come from.”

This latest Fi & Frenz show has been made possible by the generous support of Regional Arts and Country Arts SA through a grants program.

“It (the grant) definitely got this show across the line,” Fiona said. “It means the musicians can be properly paid and has been a big, big help.”

The show has an 8pm start with cheese platters on offer at the bowls club while you sit back and enjoy the show.

Tickets are available https:// events.humanitix.com/carmendedicated-to-you

Sales Duncan McGregor 0407 722 983 Jill Collins 0400 598 327

OUT & ABOUT

Wulanda ‘officially’ open for business

1. Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King MP, City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin OAM and South Australian Minister for Primary Industries, Regional Development, Forest Industries Clare Scriven MLC cutting the ribbon at the official opening.

2. DesignInc managing director Richard Stafford - a former local who headed up the Wulanda design team.

3. Services Australia staff Katrina Hockey & Rachel O’Brien had a stall at the City Showcase.

4. Chelsea Dunn and director Maria Slape manned the MJ Dance Studio stall.

5. Presto Eatery co-owner Josslyn Jenkin preparing the food for the opening.

6. Aunty Penny Bonney & Uncle Doug Nicholls led the smoking ceremony.

7. Ben Hood MLC; South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs & Member for Barker Tony Pasin

8. Ben Kilsby, Alan Richardson & Jason Wallace

9. Presto Eatery catering.

10. Stand Like Stone Foundation’s Roger Babolka & Sally Bailey at the City Showcase.

11. Red Cross representatives Olive Muhorakeye & Susan Kranz manning their stall.

12. Krys Howard & Fiona Thompson, from Homecare+ were part of the City Showcase.

PHOTOS BY GEORGIA PAIGE PHOTOGRAPHY

Wulanda ‘officially’ open for business

Wall to wall dignitaries & stakeholders at opening of $62million state-of-the-art facility

It was an occasion for dignitaries and key stakeholders as Mount Gambier’s Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre was officially opened last Thursday.

The $62million project has been a collaboration between Federal, State and Local Government and it was representatives from these three levels of government that were front and centre amongst the usual trappings of the ribbon cutting and cake cutting.The Australian Government contributed $15 million towards building the centre, while the South Australian Government’s contribution was $10 million and the District Council of Grant tipped in $350,000.

The centre enjoyed a soft opening last December, hosted the South Australian Country Swimming Championships in January and has secured 1900 members and attracted almost 15,000 casual visits in its first 60 days of operation.

Arguably the next key date in the fledgling history of Wulanda will be the first home game of the NBL1 season for the Mount Gambier Pioneers men’s and women’s teams on April 14.

A City Showcase was also set up as part of Thursday’s official opening, with community groups, service providers and businesses given the opportunity to network with the community.

LYNETTE MARTIN (City of Mount Gambier Mayor)

Katrina Webb OAM was the keynote speaker at the official opening, delivering her motivational offering across two free sessions – one in the afternoon and one in the evening.

Katrina is an international speaker, leadership and personal mastery consultant, trainer in wellbeing and resilience and a physiotherapist and securing her services for the landmark event was a coup for organisers.

Throughout the build, Wulanda benefited local trades and contractors by more than $22 million with further investment in hospitality, accommodation and other businesses and services.

“This (the opening) is a continuation of the journey we’ve been working on together since the beginnings of this project. It ism the result of the enthusiasm and the bold and courageous vision of multiple council terms. The commitment of elected members, staff, community groups and individuals who provided input.

“From an idea to a town hall meeting in the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre we have worked together for a common goal and I am grateful to everyone who has contributed to this project, the largest our city has ever undertaken.

“Today’s children will watch their own grandchildren compete and play here. It meets the needs of the community and will contribute to the regional economy.

“It is a game changing economic driver for Mount Gambier and life changing for the residents.

“We look forward to hosting many more successful events in the future.

“Tony (Pasin) was integral in obtaining funding for the project and a passionate advocate for it.”

TONY

“I was on council in the mid-2000s so it was unfinished business for me and has been a passion project ever since. I could not be prouder of the courage council has shown to achieve this outcome.

“This is what happens when three levels of government work together in the best interest of the community – it is exactly what governments should do.

“Mount Gambier is my home and this is the proudest moment of my nine years as the Member for Barker and it wouldn’t have been achieved without the community support, the hard work of council and the support of my colleagues in the South Australian State Parliament.

“It is a much grander project than the one we envisaged way back with the first working party and if you had transported my to this moment today I wouldn’t have believed this is what we would achieve.

“It is a $62million project that would be over $100million if we started it now.

“It was a once in a lifetime opportunity with Coalition Governments in Canberra and Adelaide. I am pleased we got it done when we did and I think it would be a bridge too far today.”

CATHERINE KING (Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister)

“This is what you can do when you powerfully work together.

“I’m pleased to see the result of this Australian Government investment and immediate benefits the facility has provided for the local community with sporting events already being staged.

“It’s easy to see that Wulanda will bring the Mount Gambier community together for sporting and other events for generations to come.”

CLARE SCRIVEN (South Australian Minister for Primary Industries, Regional Development, Forest Industries)

“This is a gathering place for the community to enjoy and cherish.

“It is wonderful to now have the opportunity to bring conferences and conventions to Mount Gambier and South Australia and make the most of those sort of benefits.

“It is a better place for those of us who have chosen to work and live here and also attract visitors to visit the region.”

TOM KOSCH (Pioneers Basketball Club president)

“It’s fantastic. It’s hugely exciting for our basketball club to make Wulanda our home.

“The feedback we’ve received has been hugely positive from local community and sponsors and they are really excited about the move and the upcoming season for our teams.

“Our teams have been training her for about a month and they love the state-of-the-art facilities.

“Wulanda will be a 1600 seat home court for us (the Icehouse was 850) and its location makes it more accessible for people in the community.

“The Icehouse has been a great home for us and visiting teams loved coming there to play in front of a full house and we are looking to make that experience even better at Wulanda.

“Players from other clubs hate travelling to Mount Gambier but love the hostile crowd.”

NATHAN STRATFORD (Mount Gambier Swimming Club)

“It has been amazing for us. To have access to a 50m pool with diving has allowed us to take our training to the next level and we will be able to continue that through the winter months. Just the consistency to be training in the 50m pool, we are not training on top of each other and we can segregate the swimmers by the styles, by their times and it has allowed them to grow and for us to coach them at the right levels.

“When we hosted the SA Country Swimming Championships it wasn’t just about the championships, it was about Mount Gambier and all the feedback about this facility and the city was amazing.

“Mount Gambier is the furthest place for some clubs to travel but they would rather come here again because of the facilities and the experience and we will be looking to apply for the 2025/26 championships which will be a couple of months before the Commonwealth Games in Victoria and we would be looking to get a swim team to actually use Wulanda as their training base in Australia before the Games.”

CINDY GOLLAN (Mount Gambier Netball Association)

“We are looking forward to using three courts indoors every Saturday and everyone will get a crack from A Grade through to 11 and Under.

“Past boards have made sure and projected what it would look like and what we would need (financially) once Wulanda was built.

“We are passionate about our clubs being able to use it and it is great for the whole of the region in the biggest regional town outside Adelaide.

“We had been left behind – now this will benefit the younger kids coming through for the future of netball. We will be able to host carnivals and do that together as a region.”

UNCLE DOUG NICHOLLS

“What a privilege and honour to be here today – what a beautiful place it is to be.

“Today is our song and dance – to invite our community into this beautiful place for our health and wellbeing.

“We send up the smoke signal to let people know there is something important going on here today.”

PASIN (Member for Barker)

“...today’s children will watch their own grandchildren compete and play here...it meets the needs of the community and will contribute to the regional economy...”

Lynette Martin OAM (City of Mount Gambier Mayor)

& ABOUT

Tenison Woods College Athletics Day

Tenison Woods College held their annual Year 7-12 Athletics Carnival over two days on march 17n and 17. Students dressed to the theme of ‘Childrens TV Shows’ while they demonstrated their great athletic ability. It was great to see some friendly rivalry, with students and staff showing their Founder team spirit throughout the days. After a convincing win in the Swimming Carnival just a few weeks prior, Woods proved too strong in their athletic abilities and took the cup for 2023.

RESULTS

1st Woods – 4924

2nd McAuley – 4539

3rd MacKillop – 3737

4th Champagnat – 3481

Spirit Stick Award – McAuley

CHAMPIONS

13 Year Old Champions

Lucy Crowe & Albert (Surname withheld)

14 Year Old Champions

Bell Coghlan & Axel Page

15 Year Old Champions

Ben Copping & Maggie Collins

16 Year Old Champions

Luca Roulstone & Charlie Damhuis

17 Year Old Champions

Ellie Mullan & Jonty Collins

Fastest Female

Raine Darimaani

Jackson Bowden

Con Brown Memorial Trophy

Jackson Bowden

Junior Athletics Champion

Albert (Surname withheld)

Senior Athletics Champion

Luca Roulstone

Best Dressed Winners

Jack Berkefeld & Isabella King

PHOTOS:

1. Macca Burke, Ruby Shepherd, Louise O’Callaghan & Maggie Collins put their team rivalry aside.

2. Captains Jackson Bowden and Gianna Morello take the win on behalf of Woods for 2023.

3. Raine Darimaani wins the race convincingly

4. Daisy Tunkin, Saige Gibson and Paige Lucas as Alvin and the Chipmunks.

5. Edie Easterby with an impressive throw in the Under 16 Javelin

6. Oliver Braun, Riley Briggs, Ryder Tilby & Xavier Merrett support trackside.

7.

9.

Fastest Male

Mr Lewis Lean competes for the staff team in the progressive relay.

8. Portia McRae-Vilde, Abby Denton & Siobhan Adams from Founder House McAuley as superwoman

Eva Manarangi, Gael Chizungu & Madi Derrington show house pride in their team colours.

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BrainTeaser

1. Who were the final two contestants in the first season of Australian Idol?

2. Which Aussie band originally recorded the hit song What About Me in 1982?

3. Which sport-themed movie won the 1982 Best Picture Oscar?

4. Which city is hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics?

5. Latrell Mitchell plays for which NRL club?

6. Who won the first ever Norm Smith Medal, which was awarded in 1979?

7. Which three world leaders met last week as part of the AUKUS security pact?

8. Warwick and Charleville are towns in which Australia State?

9. Who hosted the 2023 Oscars ceremony?

10. Toby Allen, Phil Burton, Andrew Tierney and Mike Tierney are the members of which award winning Aussie vocal group?

11. Bianca and Katherina Minola are sisters at the heart of which

Shakespeare play?

12. Who was Katy Perry’s first husband?

13. What was the name of The Beatles debut album?

14. Which colour appears on both the French and German national flags?

15. Who succeeded Angela Merkel as Chancellor of Germany?

16. Tara Lipinski and Michelle Kwan were rivals in which Olympic sport?

17. Malala Yousafzai is the youngest recipient of what honour?

18. The 1963 movie The Great Escape is a dramatisation of an event in which conflict?

19. Darren Lockyer played his entire NRL career with which club?

Sudoku

How to play:

To solve this puzzle each 3x3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers from 1 to 9.

20. Meerkats are native to which continent?

21. At which ground will this June’s ICC World Test Championship between Australia and India be played?

22. Death of a Salesman and The Crucible are critically acclaimed works from which playwright?

23. The Legend of Zelda is an action adventure game produced by which video game company?

24. The ram is the symbol of which zodiac sign?

25. Who was the first Aboriginal Australian to become a member of the Parliament of Australia?

26. Swiss tennis player Stanislas Wawrinka has won three Grand Slam men’s singles titles – which Grand Slam has he NOT won?

27. Who did Tim Tszyu beat earlier this month to claim the interim super welterweight title?

28. What is the capital of Belgium?

29. The Rialto Bridge is a landmark in which European city?

30. Who is captain of the New Zealand test cricket team?

31. Who is the Federal Minister for Defence?

32. The 1940 Oscar for Best Original Song went to which hit from the movie Pinocchio and which character sag the award winning tune?

33. Which song was voted number one in this year’s Triple J Hottest 100?

34. What is the largest city in China?

35. New South Wales is heading to the polls on March25 – who is the current Leader of the Opposition?

36. Actress and filmmaker Elizabeth Banks has starred in two popular movie franchises – name them.

37. Jesse Bromwich is the captain of which NRL club?

38. How many Oscar acting nominations has Cate Blanchett received and how many has she won?

39. Salt is a restaurant that serves as a setting for numerous scenes in which Australian TV series?

40. Which two animals appear on the Australian Coat of Arms?

37. Redcliffe Dolphins; 38. Eight nominations – two wins; 39. Home & Away; 40. Kangaroo & emu

Tony Harrison; 28. Brussels; 29. Venice; 30. Tim Southee; 31. Richard Marles; 32. When You Wish Upon A Star (Jiminy Cricket); 33. Day Nothing (Flume); 34. China; 35. Chris Minns; 36. The Hunger Games & Pitch Perfect;

Answers: 1.

ACROSS

1) Montezuma, e.g.

6) Persian language

11) “Blue-eyed” one in “The Tempest”

14) Nocturnal pest

15) Crosswise, nautically

16) Eggs, to Nero

17) Quietly serene

19) OPEN_ 9 (store sign)

20) Ors.’ group

21) Sound like a dove

22) TV message from MADD, e.g.

23) Cause for a team celebration

27) Bullfight participants

29) Kind of maniac

30) It’s pumped at a gym

32) Defense group founded in 1949

33) Sick

34) Orange and grape 36) Northern Scandinavians 39) Silent acceptances

41) Big name in grills

43) Frog “step”

44) They cover a couple of feet 46) Opera house boxes 48) Bread for a ham sandwich 49) Is 33-Across

Treat for the dog 52) Easy multiplier 53) Preachers’ platforms 56) Left the flock 58) 90-degree letter 59) Be a snoop 60) The stuff we breathe 61) Singer Difranco 62) Passionate 68) Dashed 69) Eagerly excited 70) 50 percent interest, e.g. 71) Drumstick, partially 72) Bread leavening agent

73) Marsh grass

DOWN

1) Circle segment

2) Facility with wild animals

3) Way of Lao-Tze

4) Conspicuous recognition

5) Car-polishing cloth

6) Current “in” thing

7) Major broadcaster

8) Respond to a provocation

9) Oater brawl site

10) Unethical

11) In-demand real estate listing

12) Dispatch boat

13) Splashy parties

18) Not wide at all

23) Bonanza sources

24) Dome-shaped dwelling

25) Certain sales activity

26) Alpine falsetto

28) And others, for short

31) Wealthy or prominent person

35) American lilies

37) Name on a check

38) Not be frugal

40) Hop-jump bridge

42) Alternative to a purchase

45) Boatyard feature

47) Not fooling

50) Attack by plane

53) Historic harbor

54) Arm-stiffening bones

55) Assad’s country

57) Ascended

63) Robinson or Doubtfire in films

64) Wager

65) Failure of a firecracker

66) Tiny fraction of a joule

67) Textile colorer

Guy Sebastian & Shannon Noll; 2. Moving Pictures; 3. Chariots of Fire; 4. Los Angeles; 5. South Sydney Rabbitohs; 6. Wayne Harmes; 7. Anthony Albanese; Rishi Sunak & Joe Biden; 8. Queensland; 9. Jimmy Kimmel; 10. Human Nature; 11. The Taming of the Shrew; 12. Russell Brand; 13. Please Please Me; 14. Red; 15. Olaf Scholz; 16. Figure skating; 17. Nobel Prize (Peace); 18. World War II; 19. Brisbane Broncos; 20. Africa; 21. The Oval, London; 22. Arthur Miller; 23. Nintendo; 24. Aries; 25. Neville Bonner; 26. Wimbledon; 27.

battled through less-than-desirable weather conditions on both days to compete in a range of traditional track and field events, with the continuation of some very popular novelty events. This year’s event once again saw a high level of student participation, with college staff getting a chance to test their skills against the students in a tug-of-war battle and a running relay. At the end of two days of competition, Livingston (pictured above) took out the 2023 House Shield for the first time in 15 years.

AGE GROUP CHAMPIONS

U13 Female Champion – Winnie Zadow & U13 Male Champion – Eli de Breuk

U14 Female Champion – Issy Green & U14 Male Champion – Les Jagger

U15 Female Champion – Elise Benny & U15 Male Champion – Brodie Versteegh & Elmer Buckland

U16 Female Champion – Jena Jagger & U16 Male Champion – Charlie Jenkin

U20 Female Champion – Lily Clifford-Finch & U20 Male Champion – Harry Gibbs

OUT & ABOUT Livingston breaks athletics drought

PHOTOS:

1. Paige Slorach, Sienna Driver, Taylor Lucas & Emilia Davies

2. Ainsley Gillings, Jamie Wachtel, Lily Clifford-Finch, Caitlin Scicluna, Ella Boston, Tahnee Higgs, Charlotte Stafford & Chloe Boylan

3. Senior students compete in the Water Balloon throw event

4. Jorja Glynn, Corrie Taylor, Isobel Thompson, Winnie Zadow & Sarah Johns

5. Niel van Niekerk

6. Lucy Savage, Charlotte Stafford & Serenity Stanton struggling with tug of war while Cameron does his best

7. Lindy van Eeden (with sponge) & Phoebe Kemp

8. Louis Vincent & Marley Davis

Within walking distance of the Mount Gambier CBD. The updated kitchen boasts a b/bar, pantry, s/steel oven and grill with a gas cooktop and double d/washer drawers. The living room provides a Jotul Norwegian wood fire and opens directly onto an enclosed concrete pergola with block-out lockable blinds and a built-in kitchenette. A large double bedroom features a BIR and leadlight windows, a second bedroom with leadlight windows, BIR’s plus balcony access. The main bedroom features

a BIR and

FAST FACTS

AGENT Ray White Mt Gambier

2A&2B Mitchell St, Mt Gambier Tahlia Gabrielli 0438 883 992

tahlia.gabrielli@raywhite.com

RLA 291 953

PRICE Expressions Of Interest by 4pm 26th April (Unless Sold Prior)

COLOUR YOUR WORLD

Bold colours, mixed patterns & texture look set to be the emerging trends in kitchen design. Painted cabinets in unexpected colours will also be a trend with soft blush pinks and corals taking over from recent white and grey trends. Tiling and paint will also be used to add colour to one of the most used rooms in the home.

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14/36 Harrald

Street,

Mount Gambier

3007/7 Lake Terrace West, Mount Gambier

NEW > NEAR NEW HOME OR IDEAL INVESTMENT

Built in 2014, consisting of three bedrooms and open living, featuring a separate lounge room that is versatile to be another bedroom if needed. The kitchen compete with stainless steel appliances, gas cook top, electric oven and dishwasher. Open concept main living with r/c s/s air conditioning, undercover alfresco area and rear lawned courtyard. Added bonus of 2 toilets for convenience. Single car remote controlled roller door with internal access to the home, situated in a delightful modern group all built around the same time. Close proximity to the central town hub and easy access to the rail lands walking/bike trail. Currently leased with the tenancy option to be ongoing.

$379,000-$399,000 Contact Al Lamond 0418 849 266 or Ben Ransom 0400 870 362

NEW > FINEST CITY VIEWS – SECURE EASY CARE LIVING

Located on the 3rd floor on the western end of the building you will be captivated by spectacular panoramic views overlooking the lake city. Laid over one level the apartment features an open concept kept comfortable all year round by r/c s/s air-con. Well-appointed kitchen boasting granite counter tops, s/s electric cooking and dishwasher. Enjoy the views outside on the balcony accessible by the glass sliding door. Master suite with WI closet & ensuite bathroom north facing capture the stunning city views. Queen sized guest bedroom with BIR’s overlooking the stunning crater lakes parklands. Complete with a storage locker located in the building’s basement plus lock up garaging for 2 vehicles both with auto roller doors.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING FRIDAY 14TH APRIL 2023

- Fantastic family home in a Blue Ribbon Lakes location set on a 2088m2 allotment

Four large bedrooms including HUGE master bedroom with ensuite and WIR

Open plan kitchen/meals/living, formal lounge and large rumpus/games room with bar

- Paved courtyard, inground swimming pool, three bays of garaging with high clearance access plus additional cellar/storage and office space

Contact Gail Richards 0409 268 199

7 LINDEN CRT, MT GAMBIER

QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

Positioned at the end of the cul-de-sac on a low maintenance allotment - Tiled kitchen/dining area is spacious & features r/c air conditioner with the timber kitchen comprising of gas cooktop, wall oven & dishwasher

- Lovely light carpeted lounge area oozes comfort & has gas heating, feature brick wall & glass sliding doors for outside access

Contact Gail Richards 0409 268 199

H&B 3 1 1 pNew rice

$309,000-$339,000 Contact Ben Ransom 0400 870 362 or Al Lamond 0418 849 266

6 TASMAN CRT, MT GAMBIER

$599,000-$629,000

AT 12 NOON (if not sold prior)

NEAR NEW WITH EXTRAS YOU’LL LOVE

- Stunning near new 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the Corriedale Heights area

- Open plan kitchen, dining & living area with separate front facing lounge

- Alfresco area with zip track blinds, 23,000L of rainwater connected to the house & 5kW of solar

- Remote DBL garage UMR with internal access, 4x7m Colorbond shed + garden shed

- Side access to rear yard, big enough for caravan parking

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING TUESDAY 28TH MARCH 2023 AT 12 NOON (If not sold prior)

- Magnificently designed & luxury appointed beach front entertainer located in the heart of Riddoch Bay - 6 star energy rating & overlooks over 73 metres of absolute beach frontage

- Four bedrooms, the master with luxury ensuite & WIR, BIR’s provided to three remaining bedrooms - Kitchen features 40mm stone island bench with waterfall sides, 90cm gas cooktop, electric oven & rangehood, plus BI microwave & dishwasher

Contact Sara McManus 0438 708 281

OFFERS CLOSING

- Spacious master bedroom with WIR & ensuite plus an adjoining dedicated study

- Stylish kitchen positioned to overlook the tiled dining & living spaces & is complimented by breakfast bar, dishwasher, gas cooktop & electric oven

- Double car garage UMR with remote door & rear yard access

Gail Richards 0409 268 199

- H&B OFFERS CLOSING FRIDAY 24TH OF MARCH 2023 AT 12 NOON (if not sold prior)

- Situated on approximately 5 acres of land fenced into 2 x large horse friendly paddocks with electric fence, plus 2 separate paddocks, one with shed

- A rare offering, 1940’s home on a 1180m2 allotment in the highly desirable Lakes location

High ceilings & period detailing throughout

Stylish modern look kitchen and open plan dining/ living area

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Illegal rubbish dumping in the spotlight

OneFortyOne highlights scope of the rubbish in our forests

OneFortyOne is calling on Limestone Coast residents, to stop dumping rubbish in the forest, and to call out people who are not doing the right thing, after a record amount of rubbish was found across the forest estate over the past year. Gambier Area Supervisor Jeremy Cookson said a whole

range of items from abandoned vehicles and vehicle tyres to general waste and whitegoods, even a kitchen sink, have been among the litter throughout the OneFortyOne estate.

He also added that it’s not just small amounts of waste. It’s tandem loads and small trailer

loads that have been dumped.

“It’s bewildering that there are people out there that still think it’s okay and acceptable to dump rubbish like this in the environment,” Jeremy said.

“Not only is it an environmental and fire risk, it’s illegal. We know our forests are great for things like

walking, horse riding, and 4WDing, and it’s disappointing that these activities may be affected by rubbish dumping.

“If people keep dumping, areas of the forest will become unsafe to the public.”

Jeremy said a lot of the time the rubbish could’ve easily been sorted into recycling or is smaller items that would fit into a home landfill bin. Other items found like whitegoods, tyres, paint, and chemical tins, while a bit trickier, all have disposal options at the transfer stations.

“If you’re not sure how to dispose of something, contact your local Council,” Jeremy said.

“There’s always a better, more environmentally conscious, and safer way than mindlessly dumping your rubbish in the forest.

“If you’re doing this, you’re contributing to a bigger problem, and worst case start a fire that could ultimately lead to deaths.

“If you have information about illegal dumping or have seen something suspicious, you can anonymously share what you know with Crime Stoppers by going to crimestopperssa.com.au or freecall 1800 333 000.”

“It’s going to take a collaborative and targeted effort between forest growers, local councils, community, and Police to start minimising the issue.”

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Firefighters join forces

Hamilton & Colac team up for State Championships

Hamilton and Colac volunteer firefighters are joining forces to create a new combined team in the upcoming 2023 state championships.

It marks the first time the brigades have entered senior teams in the state-wide CFA/Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) championships for more than a decade.

The 2023 State Urban Senior Championship will be held at Mooroopna on March 25-26, in conjunction with the 2023 State Rural Junior and Senior Championships.

Colac hasn’t run a senior team since 2008 but Brigade Captain Daniel Williams said a demo in January sparked interest in reforming.

For Mr Williams, it’s a chance to add a competitive edge to his role as a CFA volunteer.

“I ran the last year we competed in the senior competition in 2008 and it was something I have enjoyed coming through the junior brigade,” he said. “Getting the team up and running again was something I always wanted to do but we struggled to get the numbers until we did a modified senior demo in January and got some members interested.

“It’s hard to get interest in sports so to get a team back on the track is a bonus.”

The Colac and Hamilton competitors will come together at several regional competitions in the lead-up to the state championships.

The Osbourne Park team from Geelong has been assisting to help the team get back on the track.

Hamilton team coordinator Lieutenant Nathan Appledore said although the junior team continued, a senior team hadn’t competed in the state championships for about 10 years.

Lt Appledore said reviving the senior team created a pathway for junior runners to continue competing and ultimately stay on to train as volunteer firefighters.

“We had a junior turning 18 who ran last year but wouldn’t have had anywhere to go if we didn’t revive the team,” he said.

Lt Appledore’s son Ethan is competing in the junior competition. “We would be going anyway so I thought I might as well have a crack at it.”

Lt Appledore, 36, used to run in the rural competition with Brim but hasn’t competed for about 15 years. “I’m finding it a bit of a challenge,” he said. “I’m a bit slower than I used to be but it’s fun.”

The 2023 State Urban Junior Championship will be held the week before at Mooroopna on March 18-19.

VFBV CEO Adam Barnett said firefighter championships are one of CFA’s proudest and longest traditions dating back to 1873. “They provide insight to the professional standards of training that CFA volunteer firefighters undergo, and showcase the skill, speed and agility of our volunteer firefighters in a unique sporting environment that strengthens fire brigades, enhances their leadership skills and encourages proficiency though healthy rivalry.” Mr Barnett said.

State championships are open to the public and all are welcome. They not only provide an opportunity to watch CFA volunteers demonstrate their skills, but members of the public can also access home fire safety and bushfire survival information. This year the State Fire Championships are being held at the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, located on the Midland Highway in Mooroopna.

EMPLOYMENT

RAA Breakdown Service Technician

Looking to change gears in the automotive industry and use your technical skills to keep South Australians moving on our busy roads.

OGR is seeking a professional to join our Award-Winning Service team in the position of the RAA Breakdown Service Technician. Trade qualification of Cert 3 Automotive technician is required. Other qualifications, such as MR licence, auto electrical, air conditioning or gas licences would be an advantage for this position but not a necessity.

OGR set a high standard with their mechanical Expertise and customer service. We offer great working conditions, in a modern environment with all the latest in technology, equipment and recovery vehicles.

If you can work well under pressure, are a strong communicator, have a keen eye for detail and possess a high level of workmanship this is the job for you. You will be working in the community and will be relied upon to help members in their time of need.

Control your income with opportunity to earn additional pay with available overtime on a roster system.

Support and training will be provided to build a successful career. This role would be well suited to a technician looking for a change of being in the workshop day in day out and improve your current position and advance your career opportunities, this is a great opportunity to join a professional team.

All applications will be kept strictly confidential.

All applications to: Simon Phillips, OGR Service Manager Phone 08 8724 1130 or sphillips@ogr.com.au

Applications close 4pm Friday 31st March 2023.

MILL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OPERATOR

Do you have experience maintaining timber chip / flaking processing plant and equipment? Does your experience and knowledge extend to chipper knife / blade grinding and sharpening? This position may be just the opportunity you are looking for.

We are currently recruiting for a Mill Equipment Maintenance Operator to join our Mount Gambier engineering team.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Precision setting and rebuild of ring mills

• Maintaining mills and associated equipment, including knife / blade rotation and sharpening / grinding

• Adjustment of mills to ensure efficient operation and production of green chip to required specifications

• Liaison with key stakeholders regarding corrective actions and performance issues

To be considered for this position you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of flaking / chipping processes

• Experience in knife / blade grinding

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team

• Forklift high risk work licence is desirable

To be successful, you must be motivated and be willing to put in the effort to complete the role to the high standard required. Attention to detail is paramount.

Offering a great balance between work and home life, this is a full-time permanent day shift position. Your skills and work ethic will be rewarded with excellent working conditions and competitive terms and conditions of employment.

As part of the selection process, applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination which includes functional, audiometric and drug and alcohol testing.

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Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 31st March 2023.

We’re hiring Environment, Health, Safety, and Risk Coordinator

Based at Mount Gambier

Full Time

OneFortyOne is a trans-Tasman business that owns and manages softwood plantation forests and operates sawmills in Australia and New Zealand. We produce and distribute timber and forest products across Australia, New Zealand and internationally.

We’re looking for a specialist in the field of Environment, Health, Safety and Risk (EHSR) to join our growing Wood Products Operations team at Jubilee Sawmill.

The Role:

As the EHSR Coordinator you will deliver high quality EHSR activities and advice while providing support to the EHSR Manager, the EHSR and site leadership teams. You will also:

• Promote a safe and positive workplace culture in line with OneFortyOne’s values and purpose.

• Support the EHSR Manager and the EHSR team to research, implement or deliver strategies, activities and programs whilst managing outcomes.

• Identify, implement and monitor corrective actions.

• Engage, guide, and support our people to think, act and behave with EHSR principles at the forefront of all they do.

• Take an active role in hazard identification and risk management, incident investigations, verification audits and inspections.

• Assist with reviewing EHSR data, systems and processes.

You:

• Have relevant qualifications, experience and/or knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety, Training & Assessment and Environmental Legislation.

• Understand risk as it relates to environment and safety within business.

• Be able to think strategically, conceptually and creatively to analyse and resolve complex business problems, at both a strategic and operational level.

• Have the knowledge to put employee wellbeing and safety at the forefront of all your actions, acting with care and dedication to support EHSR management.

• Can build collaborative relationships by communicating effectively, seeking to understand circumstances and appropriate actions.

• Are organised in coordinating tasks, programs and projects with the ability to set realistic deadlines and make timely decisions, whilst maintaining a level of flexibility.

Although not essential, experience working in manufacturing or heavy industry environments will be highly regarded.

We’re looking for the right people to help us grow a better tomorrow and strengthen our commitment to everyone going home safe and well. For more information about the role contact Mae Steele, HR Advisor on 0439 089 483.

To apply: Send a resume and cover letter to careers@onefortyone.com

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Applications close: 23 March 2023

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Dunn wins highgun

Mount Gambier Gun Club monthly shoot

The Mount Gambier Gun Club held its monthly competition on March 11 in varying light conditions being fine and warm even though there were some slight wind gusts the shooters still obtained some perfect scores.

N&N TRANSPORT – Family owned business POSITIONS AVAILABLE

TRUCK SALES MANAGER

We have both full time and part time positions available for refrigerated van runs from Mt Gambier -Melb – Mt Gambier

About the Company

Applications must have HC/MC Licence

The opening event was the Nutrien AG Solutions 25 Tgt Double Barrel Championship. This competition was enthusiastically shot as the shooters were aiming to hone their accuracy skills preparing themselves for the upcoming Australian National DTL titles being held in Wagga Wagga next week.

With over 43 year’s industry experience, Barry Maney Group is a trusted and leading name in the Vehicle Sales & Service industry and the wider Limestone Coast community. In early 2019, BMG became part of the CMV Group of Companies, which has been operating Manager. As the successful candidate, you will be a hands-on leader of this award winning, high performing sales team which is revered by the heavy vehicle industr y. You will be charged with propelling this team into the future, whilst servicing our customers to the highest standard.

Contact David 0418 849 781

Key areas of responsibility:

• Provide direction and support to the sales team to achieve targets

• Identify objectives and strategies for sales growth and marketing of all brands

• Regularly review targets and results and implement appropriate action plans

• Manage vehicle inventory

TRUCK SALES CONSULTANT

• Monitor work in progress and propose annual forecasts and budgets

After a shootoff Warren Lindner 97/97 just edged out Andrew Hoare 96/97 to win AA, Steven Chambers 25/25 won A from Tom Jenkins 28/29, B grade was won by Denis Blok26/27after a quick shoot off with Trevor Pevitt 25/27 , Robert Marcato 24/25 won C from Ben Kentish 22/25.

The South East Vets 25 Tgt Pointscore Championship event was exceptionally well shot, with a top score Max Medhurst 74/75 won AA and after a shootoff Jamie Dunn 136/138 took second place, Tom Jenkins 74/75, won A from Allan Jones 72/75, Dale Robertson 72/75 just edged out James McKinnon 71/75 To win B and Ben Kentish 72/75 easily won C from Peter Klieve 60/75.

The Barry Maney Sales Group 50 Tgt Continental Championship was up next and this event was again shot enthusiastically with competitors again attaining some high scores and shoot offs were again needed. Jamie Dunn in fine form 49/50 won AA from Don Pratt 79/81, Tom Jenkins 49/50 won A grade from Scott Fleming 66/69, Trevor Pevitt 49/50 won B from Curtis Copetti 58/60 and Robert Marcato 45/50 took out C Grade from Ian McArthur 42/50.

About the Company

• Create and develop strong working relationships with relevant Franchisor representatives.

• Manage key relationships with sub-dealers and key customers

• Develop new business opportunities in order to grow the business

• Provide direction and support to sales team to achieve sales objectives and targets

With over 46 year’s industry experience, Barry Maney Group is a trusted and leading name in the Vehicle Sales & Service industry and the wider Limestone Coast community. BMG, a division of CMV Group, are authorized Dealers for iconic truck brands; Kenworth, DAF and Hino providing sales, service and quality parts to our valued Customers.

• Promote effective and regular communication to encourage team cohesion and to achieve desired outcomes

Be a part of the BMG team

Requirements / skills

It’s rare that an opportunity presents itself to sell the Market Leading Truck Brands in Australia.

• Industry experience is essential

The Black Crow Club gained two new members being Jamie Dunn and Trevor Pevitt whilst members Tom Jenkins, Wally Wombwell and Denis Blok donated to the fund.

The South East Autotrade Highgun Award over the three events was successfully won after a shootoff by Jamie Dunn with a great score of 157/160. The next monthly competition will be on April 8.

• 5+ years in a Sales Manager or similar managerial role is essential

• A driven leader with a strong commitment to building a positive team culture and engagement

Barry Maney Group is searching for a Sales Professional to represent their Brands and offer the top quality customer service that we pride ourselves on. This career opportunity will offer the experience of being part of an award-winning team while being rewarded with attractive benefits.

• High-level communication, written, collaboration and delegation skills

HIGHGUN WINNER: (Top left) South East Autotrade Highgun Jamie Dunn (right) with Andrew Hoare.

• Self-driven and results orientated with a keen appreciation of what it takes to drive and motivate a sales team.

If you have a proven track record in Sales and Customer Service and would like to sell iconic brands then we would like to hear from you. Experience in our industry or an allied industry would be favourably considered.

• Proven track record of leading teams and achieving budgets

Benefits

Benefits

As part of the CMV Group of companies, at BMG we are committed to attracting the best talent. We offer:

As part of the CMV Group of companies, at BMG we are committed to attracting the best talent.

• A generous remuneration package

• Work with Australia’s market leading truck brands

We offer:

• Corporate discounts on health and insurance programs

• A generous remuneration package

• Annual staff functions and employee rewards

• Fully maintained company vehicle, phone and laptop

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

• Work with Australia’s market leading truck brand

Human Resources Manager

• Corporate discounts on health and insurance programs

Barry Maney Group

• Annual staff functions and employee rewards

PO Box 442 Mount Gambier SA 5290

Email careers@barrymaney.com.au

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@barrymaney.com.au

Confidential Enquiries are welcome on 0407 722 145

Applications Close 17/04/2023

50 TARGET PODIUM: (Left second from top) Barry Maney Sales Group 50 Tgt Continental Championship - Jamie Dunn, Robert Marcato & Tom Jenkins

BLACK CROW CLUB: (Left third from top) Jamie Dunn, Tom Jenkins & Denis Blok

25 TARGET PODIUM: (Left fourth from top) South East Vets 25 Tgt Pointscore Championships - Sponsor Andrew Hoare, Tom Jenkins, Max Medhurst & Dale Robertson

25 TARGET DOUBLE BARREL PODIUM: (Btoom left) Nutrien AG Solutions 25tgt Double Barrel Championship - Sponsor representative Brian Spring, Robert Marcato, Steven Chambers, Warren Lindner & Denis Blok

Darcy the dominator

Blue Lake Y swimmer shines at championships

Blue Lake Y Swim Club had two swimmers plying their trade at the recent South Australian Long Course Swimming Championships and the results were encouraging if not impressive.

Haydn Lowe (pictured in action below) made four finals and as importantly clocked a handful of personal best times.

Darcy Hodges (pictured right withher medals & below right in action), on the other hand, had to make room in her luggage for a stunning medal haul – four gold, two silver and two bronze. Lifestyle1 caught up with the young swimming talent to find out how she ended up in the pool and what her plans are going forward.

DARCY HODGES

Sometimes mum and dad do know best and in Darcy Hodges case, the advice of her parents Jo and Rob Hodges has been right on the money.

Their belief all kids need to learn how to sim has seen Darcy not just learn how to swim but get pretty good at it and her recent results have her as a star on the rise.

She has clocked a national qualifying time and won a swag of medals at this years’ SA Country Swimming Championships and more recently the State Long Course Championships this month.

It is a journey that started six years ago and the now 11 year old has loved every minute of her time in the pool.

“I started lessons when I was five and started swimming competitively at age seven and I loved the sport of swimming straight away,” Darcy said. “I started training with Blue Lake Y at a young age and have been with them ever since. The thing I love most about swimming is the social aspect as I get on so well with all my teammates. We are all very supportive of each other. I love competing and setting new personal best times.”

And it is that attitude that has seen the Year 6 Tenison Woods College student continue to develop with plenty of State and national exposure already on her resume.

to compete in the National Schools Swimming competition and it was so good to see other swimmers from all around Australia who are the same age as me,” Darcy said. “I also loved swimming at the Country Championships in Renmark last year and here in Mount Gambier this year.”

Of course, setting that national time for the 50m breaststroke remains her career highlight thus far but there is plenty on the horizon for the talented young swimmer.

The Limestone Coast Academy are doing some specialised coaching and then she has SAPSASA competition in May in Adelaide and the South Australian Short Course Championships in July In Adelaide.

“The big one is the National School Championships at the end of August in Sydney,” Darcy said and that’s why her schedule is full with training opportunities.

“I train in the pool five days a week with one 6am session and I also complete two weight and conditioning sessions as part of my place at the Limestone Coast Sporting Academy,” she said.

“Mum also takes me and another local swimmer through a reformer Pilates session once a week at The Nourish Nook.”

The young swimmer is leaving no stone unturned and is tapping into the expertise of as many mentors as possible to ensure she maximises

“I credit my current swimming to my coaches, Jamie McDonald, Phil Lowe and Jaime Spicer,” Darcy said. “I have had a lot of help from a lady called Georgine Ludscombe in Adelaide who helped me with technique and I also went to Melbourne to have some extra training with Brenton Ford who takes programs to help swimmers.”

When it comes to swimmers she admires, the incomparable Michael Phelps, Aussie superstar Emma McKeon and South Australian star Kyle Chalmers head the list.

Given her tender age, Darcy is still working across all strokes and all distances but she is starting to develop her favourites.

“My favourite strokes are breaststroke and freestyle and my favourite events are 50m breaststroke and 200m individual medley relay. It’s a good race as you test all your strokes.”

And like every local swimmer, having the chance to have Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre as a training base has been a game changer.

“Our whole team is loving swimming at our new hub,” Darcy said. “We are now able to practice our starts and finishes properly as well as tumble turns and having less people in lanes is really good. And it’s so nice now to be able to host big carnivals. It’s amazing.”

Darcy might be destined for big things but she will clearly never forget those who played a role in helping her reach already lofty heights.

“We also remember where we started though and I am thankful to Viv (Peate) at Swim Skool. That’s where it all began.”

Next week’s Lifestyle1 will look at the swimmers from the Mount Gambier Swimming Club at the same championships.

MT GAMBIER

United earn a shot at Demons in grand final

Minor premiers win nailbiting preliminary final over Wanderers

After a bruising loss to Demons last week, minor premiers Concordes United were looking to bounce back against surprise packets Wanderers, who caused an upset against Concordes White to make it through to this weeks final.

Spectators were treated to a great game to watch, with a grand final berth inspiring some great plays.

United got off to a shaky start, when 2 walks and 2 safe hits (including a double to Leanne little) saw wanderers off to a flyer with 3 runs in the first innings. Concordes settled however and responded with 2 of their own, and were back on track with a 3 up 3 down second innings. Wanderers held a slender lead until the 4th innings, when 3 left field doubles in a row to Sarah Thomson, Codie jackway and Julie Beck helped Concordes to a 4 run innings, putting them back ahead by 2 runs with an innings to play.

Wanderers were able to peg 1 run back but Concordes held firm in the field to run out 9-7 winners in a game worth of a final.

Highlights of the match were 2 double plays from United, and exceptional catching from the experienced Codie Jackway. Fantastic base running from Dana Jones saw her steal a number of bases and score twice for her side.

Rej Smith and Charlie Kaigg combined to pitch and catch an amazing game for Wanderers. Lily Clifford-Finch and Leanne little both had 2 safe hits for Wanderers.

This weekend now sees Demons against Concordes United to see who will be crowned 2023 MGSL premiers. The game starts at 2pm on Diamond 1 and should be an exciting battle to watch.

High intensity in round seven table tennis action

Many tense battles were fought in round 7 of Mount Gambier Table Tennis Summer season last week with the competition edging closer to an exciting climax.

Travis Sweet’s Banana Splits charged to an unassailable 10-3 lead over Kevin Patzel’s Hard Rakka outfit in their Division 1 match, Patzel’s team staging a late run home to make the final 11-7 scorecard look respectable. Sweet led the way for the victors, keeping a clean singles record, while Alex McGregor did likewise for Hard Rakka. Many rubbers went the distance to 5 games throughout the night, including a thrilling come-from-behind win for Hard Rakka’s Aaron McPhee over Splits player Sanith Ghetia. McPhee claimed the first game by a narrow 12 points to 10 before Ghetia took control, claiming the next two games in relatively comfortable fashion. McPhee refused to go away however, using encouragement from his team mates on the sidelines as motivation to dig deep. Both players traded points early in the fourth before McPhee was able to break the shackles, pouncing on a lapse in concentration to take the game 11-8. McPhee’s momentum continued in the

decider, racing out to an early lead which Ghetia was unable to make any inroads into, the Hard Rakka player eventually claiming it 11 points to 5. Ben Newman’s Blackadder team had an equally impressive win over Caleb Bachmann’s Goodies in the second Division 1 match of the night. Ward Freeman and Will Parker were the stars of the show for Blackadder, both recording clean sheets, while Cameron Beal was the sole shining light for The Goodies. The final scoreline was a lopsided 13 rubbers to 5 in favour of Blackadder.

Jedda Hardcastle’s Pickled Shrimp made light work of Chris McGregor’s Silent Assassins in their Division 2 fixture, Hardcastle and Mark Devaney coming away undefeated on the night to help their team to an emphatic 10-2 victory. Mike Hosszu and Lorraine Halleday provided the only positives in an otherwise dismal performance by the Assassins. The final match of the night saw The Young Ones take on the Mr Bean outfit. Even performances on both sides saw the overall outcome only decided with the last rubber of the night. Mr Bean substitute player Ezekial Coutts needed victory over The Young Ones’ Youssef Malicdem to

force a tie and countback. Alas , Malicdem proved to be far too strong, romping to a convincing win and thus sealing a 7-5 victory for The Young Ones. Malicdem kept his sheet clean on the night for the victors, as did Lenny Van Der Linde for Mr Bean.

Mount Gambier Table Tennis Club is always welcoming of new players of all ages, experience, and capability. Practice is held at 7pm on Monday nights, and competition is at 7pm on Wednesday nights at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds Hall. To register your interest, please contact the club at mtgtabletennis@gmail.com or find the club’s Facebook page, or just come along on a Monday night and speak to a friendly welcoming committee member.

2-rubber winners:

• Division 1: Cameron Beal, (Goodies); Ward Freeman, Will Parker (Blackadder); Alex McGregor (Hard Rakka); Travis Sweet (Banana Splits).

• Division 2: Jedda Hardcastle, Mark Devaney (Pickled Shrimp); Youssef Malicdem (The Young Ones); Lenny Van Der Linde (Mr Bean).

Clifford teams up with Roper for a rare victory

Last week again in rather windy conditions, 22 players took part in the 2-4-2 game at the Millicent Bowling Club. Before going out to play, president Peter Hyland welcomed two visiting bowlers from interstate, Kym Smith and Trish Rawlings. There was also a reminder about the upcoming Handicap Pairs to be played on April 2 and asked players who are intending to take part in the competition to please put their names on the registration sheet.

The winning 2-4-2 with a score of 33+17 went to Denis Clifford and Bryan Roper taking home the prize pool of $22. Second, with a score of 33+4 was the team of Arthur O’Connell and Derek Bowering.

Other winning teams for the day were, Ian Ross, Peter Varcoe 31+8. John Eldridge, Frank Cooper 31+4 and a triple of Kym Smith, Terry Barnes and Brian Goode

2-4-2 WINNERS: (Top right) Bryan Roper & Denis Clifford

2-4-2 RUNNERS UP: (Bottom right) Derek Bowering & Arthur O’Connell

Boyce lives the golfing dream

It’s championships season at Mount Gambier Golf Club

Triumphant return School basketball

plays a role in junior development

Hoops Galore, that’s the catch cry at the Ice House on Saturday morningsthis school term. Basketball Mount Gambier is currently running a junior program for two primary school year level divisions, Years 5/6 and 3/4 involving boys and girls teams. School basketball returned to the Ice House in Term 4 of last year after a break of many years, reinstated by chairperson Matt Ray and supported by several local

The excitement and energy, along with the positive atmosphere generated from the first day spelt out the instant popularity of the program. Such was the success and appeal of this pilot program; it is continuing this term and has already produced an increase in

MARCH 9 RESULTS

Simon Browning had the round of the day and perhaps the round of his golfing career so far with a fabulous 45 points and 77 off the stick. With just six bogeys and like all good players, a birdie on the last, he was six points clear of second.

John Miles was second with 39 points, Mark Foster, Peter Waters and Kevin Cook all on 38 points. John Miles also had the enviable distinction of claiming both nearest the pins on the 8th and 16th holes a rare feat indeed. Amazingly, if you’ve seen John putt, he was able to roll in both putts for birdie twos. The ball rundown extended to 35 points with Tony Steen taking the last one.

MARCH 11 RESULTS

Darren Keding had a fine 79 off the stick on Saturday and 44 points to easily win B Grade with Gary Button taking 2nd place by count back from David Pike, Mike Atwell and Sqizzy Taylor after all four posted 40 points.

Archie Milich had 41 points to claim C Grade from Don Coulter and Graeme Armstrong with both players posting 38 points. Coulter claiming second place on countback with his birdie on the last proving critical.

In A Grade it was Craig Foster taking first place and continuing his run of good scores of late. It was only by the vagaries of countback though as Wayne Elliot and Ken Whitehead also posted 39 points, with Elliot taking second place.

The other big news was a hole in one to popular member Dave Boyce on the difficult 16th hole. Boyce always a happy face around the clubhouse and always ready to help out with club activities and fundraisers achieved every golfers dream after a smooth 4 wood to the 150m par 3. A ball that never left the pin landing just short, pitching and then gently rolling in the cup.

CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS

CLUB

The quarter and semi finals of the club championships have been held with some minor changes due to some players being unavailable.

In C Grade Michael Rookas defeated Ian Ewart 2 up before defeating Max Tollner to reach the final. Tollner had defeated Riley Parson in the morning. Chris Gabriel defeated Graham Thomas before going down to Archie Milich after Milich had a bye in the morning. Milich and Rookas to battle out for the C grade Championship over 36 holes on March 26.

In B Grade Damian Smith will meet Matt Bowering after Smith survived a bye in the morning before defeating Peter Collie in the afternoon. Collie had beaten Simon Tulak in the morning. Pepe Pace had defeated Nathan Taylor win the morning before going down to Bowering in the afternoon. Bowering defeating Hadyn Dow in the morning.

In A reserve Zac Shanks defeated Archie Arch in the morning before defeating David Anderson in the afternoon. Anderson had a bye in the morning. Blake Schroder defeated Nick Black in the morning before going down to Wayne Elliot in the afternoon. Elliot had defeated Kent Comely in the morning and will now meet Shanks in the final.

The Club Champion final will be decided between Joel Mann and six-time winner Darren Bilney. Bilney had defeated Joe Clements in the morning before meeting Sam Letizia in the afternoon. Letizia had defeated Andrew Stark in the morning before going down to Bilney. Mann had defeated Jim Leane in the morning and Darren Coxon in the afternoon. Coxon had defeated Gary Wilson in the morning.

All finals will be over 36 holes onMarch 26 and spectators are more than welcome.

Around 120 children participate in 19 games each Saturday morning. The main aims of this program centre on participating in physical activities and having fun with friends are being achieved in ‘bucket loads’. The children arrive wearing grins of anticipation and leave with even wider grins on their faces reflecting their positive experiences.

The Pioneers Basketball Club is supporting this program. One of the highlights of a recent round was the visit of several members of the men’s squad, who spent time with the players being actively involved as coaches, umpires and even players.

Members of the Pioneers’ women’s squad plan to visit in the coming weeks as well.

Other bonuses of the program include the steady improvement of the players’ fundamental ball skills, developing an awareness of playing as a team and resultant

gains in self confidence.

Melissa Russell, program coordinator from North Gambier R to 6 School commended Basketball Mount Gambier on this initiative claiming that the modest match fees played a big part in so many North students participating and made special mention of the level of help from volunteers from within the school community.

“The unexpected and pleasing response from our students, the first experience in basketball for many of them, was most encouraging for the volunteer team managers,” Melissa said. “Their regular attendance, along with the enthusiasm and energy displayed in their games reflect how much they are enjoying the experience.”

The 7-week program is about to draw to a close and is expected to attract some children, as a result of participating in School Hoops, to playing in the coming winter season of the popular Basketball Mount Gambier junior competitions.

It is planned to conduct an expanded School Hoops Program in Term 4 this year. The program has been sponsored by McDonald’s Mount Gambier.

Anderson claims Millicent Golf Club stableford

Last Wednesday in very warm weather Millicent Golf Club had 22 women play a stableford event for the first round of the Heather Walker Memorial Trophy.

RESULTS:

A Grade: Heather Anderson 37pts

Runner Up: Lana Barlow 33pts

B Grade: Sue Ireland 37pts

Runner Up: Tanya Payne 34pts

NTP 13th : Kirsty Bailey

NTP 2nd shot 9th : Virginia

DeDonatis

NTP 2nd shot 5th hcp25-54 : Heidi Muhovics

NTP 2nd shot 17th hcp 32-45: Heidi Muhovics

Nine hole competition Front 9: Sue Ireland 19pts

Ball winners: Karen Altschwager 34 pts, Lyn Watson 33 pts, Debbie Tincknell 32 pts.

STABLEFORD PODIUM: Heather Anderson, Sue Ireland & Tanya Payne

Oberer cards best score

Blue Lake Golf Club ladies tackle a par competition

Basketball development fast tracked by VicHealth program

Young people in Heywood have been given a ‘slam dunk’ in their basketball development thanks to the success of a series of new initiatives. Through the VicHealth Local Government Partnership with the Glenelg Shire Council, basketball in Heywood has been re-energised with new programs, competitions and opportunities on offer for budding basketballers.

Over the past 12 months the VicHealth Local Government Partnership has supported:

• The reformation of the Heywood and District Basketball Association and ongoing support and advice;

• The rollout of the Heywood Hoops Program, a 10 week skill development program for children;

• Refurbishment of the Heywood Community Complex, including gym floor and new line marking;

“For the success to continue in the future we need the continued support from community. You don’t need a basketball or sporting background to help, we have roles for people with IT skills and even just turning on the lights having the courts readcouncil and VicHealth for all their funding and support to help realise a future for junior basketball project officer Shae Husson acknowledged the support of the Heywood community, who have embraced the Partnership with open arms.

The lovely Autumn weather was welcomed for the 2nd round of the Metro Bakery and Cafe sponsored Silver Salver played in par format at the Blue Lake Golf Club and with the course in tip top readiness for the PGA Legends Tour the women took advantage with some impressive scores posted.

Score of the day came from Division Two’s Jaynee Oberer who has been making inroads lowering her handicap of late and a plus four will certainly attract the attention of the handicapper. The par competition is usually met with trepidition but a few pushed bad thoughts away and enjoyed good golf.

Division One’s Sue Agars off 19 and Carol Megaw off 27 both signed for plus one forcing a countback, the former taking the top voucher having the better back-nine score. Agars was one down on the front-nine, coming home with pars on the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th, three halved and two wiped holes, plus two. Megaw was in control on the front-nine turning with four up and no wiped holes but fell away with only one plus, four halved and four wiped

holes having to be happy with second spot. Third prize winner was captain Geraldine Scott also going to a three-way tie with Rosemary Martland and Annette Ford all posting 1 down. Scott off 23 had a front nine score of 3 down then finishing with 4 plusses including a birdie on the dogleg par four 15th on the back- nine.

Division Two’s winner Jaynee Oberer off 33 had a plus 2 before turning to the back- nine adding another 3 plusses, 5 halved and one wipe to finish plus 4. Vivienne Wilson off 35 finished square to her handicap also found herself in a three-way tie with Lyn Annand off 34 and Lynda Nannings. After 2 plusses, 3 halved and 4 wipes on the front-nine and making ammends on the back- nine with 4 plusses, 3 halved and 2 wipes Wilson was 2nd and Annand 3rd, Nannings 4th. Annand was one down after front nine adding 3 plusses, 4 halved and 2 wipes on the back nine.

Nearest to the 2nd shot winners were Annette Ford (Div 1) and Lesley McPherson (Div 2). The proshot was won by Jo Gogan with a birdie on the 5th. Chocolate bar vouchers were given out to Gogan

5th, Scott and Nannings 15th for birdies and for ferrets to Ford 3rd, Bev Pascoe 7th, Nannings 15th. Tomorrow is a stroke competition and is the 2nd qualifying round of the Belgiornos Cafe Handicap Championship.

MARCH 11 RESULTS

A stroke competition saw Bev Pascoe back in the winner’s circle signing for 104/31/73 with splits of 52/52 and included pars on the 5th and 9th holes. 2nd was Kate Hommelhoff 104/29/75, splits of 53/51, pars on the 5th and 7th and it was unfortunate that two eights happened on the 1st and 12th holes preventing a win. Helen Stratford 93/17/75 took the 3rd voucher on offer after a countback with Rosemary Martland 90/14/76.

The long drive was won by Dianne Perryman, the nearest to the pin Bev Pascoe and least putts Martland.

PAR COMPETITION: Division 1 - Carol Megaw, Sue Agars & Geraldine Scott with Division 2 Jaynee Oberer, Vivienne Wilson & Lyn Annand

• The re-introduction of a Junior Basketball Competition, including resources such as score board, portable rings, team jerseys and basketballs;

• Green Shirt Referee courses to upskill junior referees.

The funding will continue throughout this year with another season of the Junior Basketball Competition planned, and a Junior Hoops skill development program for children to develop their skills before entering into the junior competition.

Heywood and District Basketball Association committee member Natasha Moore said it was fantastic to see basketball return in Heywood and with such momentum.

“It is incredible to see the Heywood Community Complex come alive again with the sound of young kids eager to learn and play basketball – it is a huge win for our town,” she said.

“We know how important sport is for young people in helping them remain connected and active, and the uptake from families to be involved has been tremendous.

“Our focus is on having a safe place for children to feel welcome

“We thank all those involved behind the scenes at the Heywood and District Basketball Association that have been instrumental to the success of these programs and competitions.

“It is thanks to these dedicated volunteers who organise coaches and rosters, unlock and lock the complex, and push the program directly out into their community that we’ve been able to have the response we’ve had.

“It has been wonderful to see such enthusiasm and such high participation rates. It is clear that there is an appetite for junior basketball in Heywood and it’s been rewarding to see the community make it happen thanks to the extra support and resources through the VicHealth Local Government Partnership.”

The VicHealth Local Government Partnership provides funding for the Glenelg Shire to work closely with the Heywood community and identify local health and wellbeing priorities for children and young people.

Overall, the partnership aims to help children in rural communities such as Heywood grow up active, connected and healthy.

For more information about the VicHealth Local Government Partnership, please visit https://

Winners are grinners

Bowls champions decided on grand final day

Another Friday Pennant Bowls season has come to an end with three intriguing finals played to decide the 2022/23 champions.

Port MacDonnell took on Mount Gambier RSL Red in the top division and while it went right down to the wire, the defending champions from the Bay secured back to back titles.

It took Heather Richards drawing a shot on the final end to force the game into an extra end and without playing thier final bowls, Port MacDonnell were able to secure the nexessary winning shots.

GRAND FINAL RESULTS:

Glory for Gloria March Monthly Medal decided

Last week was the first round of the monthly medal competition for 2023.

DIVISION ONE WINNERS: (Top left) Port MacDonnell - (back row) Sharon Perryman, Robin Burley, Jan Dowdell & Judith Grosvenor and (front row Nell Lucas, Jennie Tilley, Carol Schmidt & Heather Richards

DIVISION TWO WINNERS: (Centre left) Naracoorte(back row) Lynette Williams (skip) Suzanne Bennett, Catherine Healy, Debra Frith, reserve Dianne Arnold and (front row) Christine Murphy(skip), Bev King, Marlene Bull & Sandra Williams

DIVISION THREE WINNERS: (Bottom left) Millicent - (back row) Denis Clifford, Peter Hyland, Margaret Fennell & Lorraine Hyland and (front row) Merle Stevens, Margaret Johnson, Arthur O’Connell & Esther Scudds

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DENIS CLIFFORD

pins were won by Helen Gregory, Vicki Clarke and Sharran Waters. The pro

Grade and one in Division 1.

POPULAR MONTHLY MEDAL WINNER: Captain Jan Shanahan presenting Gloria Lennon with her monthly medal.

Tennis results

SEMI FINALS

Division 1

Glencoe 9-60 d Reidy Park 3-47

Men’s singles: D. Childs d Z. Young 6-3; P. Mitchell d C. kelly 6-4; W. Hann lost to B. Heywood 0-6. Women’s singles: J. Mitchell d B. Young 6-3; S. Edwards d J. Young 7-5; L. Edwards d M. Kelly 6-2

West Gambier 9-65 d Centrals/Uniting/Gambier 3-48

Men’s singles: G. White lost to A. Vandenhurk 1-6; B. Cook d D. Heemskerk 6-3; S. Robinson d B. Gaffney. Women’s singles: Emily Jolley lost to T. Megaw 4-6; J. Stutley d A. Telford 6-3; Ella Jolley d A. Juyser 6-3

Division Two

Mount Gambier 8-63 d Mil Lel 4-34

West Gambier v Glencoe (no results available)

Division Three

West Gambier v Suttontown (no results available)

Mount Gambier d Uniting (forfeit)

ROUND 17

Ladies Doubles

Mil Lel v Allendale East (no details available); Reidy Park v West Gambier (no details available); Uniting 4-30 d Glencoe 2-25

Mixed Doubles

Suttontown v Glencoe (no results available); Mount Gambier Blue 5-33

d Moorak Green 1-11; Centrals 4-30 d Mount Schank 2-21; Moorak Gold

4-29 d Mount Gambier Green 2-22

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A race for the ages in summer series

McKenny starting to make his mark in road racing

The 7th race of the Kidman Law Summer Series was held on the long weekend, which meant that a few of the usual riders were missing from the race.

It was a 30km race along Caves Road with a difference, moving the start line 10km closer to the border and having the turnaround at the entry to Donovans township. This meant that the middle 10km through Dry Creek had significantly more elevation changes than the usual races, and had the potential to play havoc with the groups.

There were not enough junior riders available for a junior race, but 18 riders greeted the commissaire and signed on for the race.

The bad luck story of the day went to Dean Zeven, who had a gearing issue which meant he could not even make the start line.

First rider away, trying to solo ahead of everyone else, was Jason Buckland. He was given a seven minute advantage over a group containing Ethan McKenny, John Cranwell, Michael Dethmore

and Jen Buckland, followed a further five minutes later by Spek Peake, Mark Wight and Mike Bakker.

After another six minutes had elapsed the next group consisting of Elmer Buckland, Scott Waters, Colin Weatherill and Gerard Coote were allowed to begin their chase, followed three minutes later by Matthew Opperman, Patrick Langsmith, Craig Andrae and Jami Buckley, before finally, a further minute later, Nick Kidman began his chase of all other racers ahead of him.

The first 10km of the race were relatively uneventful, but by the time of the turnaround marker, some of the riders lost contact with their group as the dips and hills came into play.

John, Michael and Ethan had caught and passed Jason by this time, as Nick had also caught and passed Patty, Craig, Jami and Matthew on his quest to catch the rest. Following the turnaround, another 5km of dips and climbs separated the riders further, with

Bennett & Lynch secure the win at seaside social bowls

Social bowls on March 9 were sponsored by the Robe Caledonian Inn. Two games of three bowl pairs and two bowl triples were played, and there were three two game winners.

Third on 51 points were Bill Cook and Dean Nankivell, second on 53 points were Rob Lawrie and Peter deLaine and the winners of the vouchers on 55 points were Barry Bennett and Pat Lynch (pictured above).

Robe Roosters had a great week in the Super Series defeating Water Rats Monday evening 40/6 to 37/2 and Thursday evening defeating Red Lobsters 46/8 to 31/0 and are third on the ladder.

Robe is hosting its Championship Fours and Mens Triples on April 1 and 2 so ring Valma Jennings 0419 842 396 for entries.

Social bowls is held every Thursday and visiting bowlers are welcome.

the stronger, lighter riders coming to the fore.

As the riders crested the final hill, the finish line came into view, but there were still 2.5km to ride before the chequered flag could be flown.

Ethan McKenny showed that he is a young rider with a future by beating John Cranwell to the line, followed by Scott Waters, and then Nick Kidman, just three minutes shy of catching all the other riders.

They were followed by Michael Dethmore, Spek Peake, Gerard Coote, Jami Buckley, Mike Bakker, Matthew Opperman, Elmer Buckland, Mark Wight, Jen Buckland, Colin Weatherill, Craig Andrae, Patrick Langsmith, and, finally, Jason Buckland.

A RACE FOR THE AGES: (Right top & bottom) Youngest rider Ethan McKenny claimed the Summer Series racce, from the field’s oldest rider John Cranwell.

Millicent Night Owls ready to celebrate season

The final round of Millicent Night Owls has been run and won, with the Challenge Night, BBQ and presentation this week to round out the season.

Touches: Graham Watson (Bits & Pieces) 3, John Hammill (Jack Attack) 3, Diane Taylor (Here 4 Beer) 3, Mick Pedler (Rovers) 3

Winners:

RED DIVISION: Jack Attack (John Ham, Ross Warren, frank Cooper, Ian Kuchel) defeated Rovers 16+7, Untouchables won on a forfeit 16+0, Somerset Legends 15+7, Mossies 15+1, Awesome Foursome Drew with Grand Hotel 15+0

BLUE DIVISION: Somery Seniors (Ian Grosser, Jeremy Kenny, Robert Lesslie, Craig Stewart) defeated Lions 17+11, other winners were Bits& Pieces 17+9,Miss Fitts 17+6, Try Hards 16=4, Acky’s Owls 15+3.

WHITE DIVISION: Here 4 Beer (Dave Taylor, Shane Reilly, Di Taylor, Braydn Reilly) defeated Scrappers 16+8, other winners were Boomers 16+5, Gizzies Crew 16 + 0, Lion Cubs 15+2,Lions Roar 14+ 0

RED DIVISION WINNERS: (Top right) Jack Attack: Ian Kuchel, Frank Cooper, John Hammill & Ross Warren

BLUE DIVISION WINNERS: (Centre right) Somery Seniors: Jeremy Kenny, Robert Lesslie, Ian Grosser & Craig Stewart

WHITE DIVISION WINNERS: (Bottom right) Here 4 Beer: Dave Taylor, Di Taylor & Shane Reilly. Absent: Braydn Reilly

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHELLE MCKENNY

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