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Limestone Coast to cash in on tourism boom

South Australia is in the throes of a tourism boom and regional areas are cashing in on the increased visitation. But while some regions have already hit their 2025 targets and some have experienced record tourism-related income, the Limestone Coast has some work to do. Operators and associated industries throughout the Limestone Coast have also seen strong

numbers on the back of postCOVID travel and the increased special events that are placing South Australia in the national and international spotlight but Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell (pictured) believes now is the time to ramp up efforts and be part of the economic windfall.

“The wider Limestone Coast has an opportunity to learn from

other successful regional areas experiencing tourism growth,” Mr Bell said.

Regional South Australia has rocketed toward its 2025 tourism target and a new record-high, hitting almost $4 billion in 2022 – some three years ahead of schedule.

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Time to pounce

Regional SA is booming in the tourism sector and the Limestone Coast can be part of the resurgence

South Australia is in the throes of a tourism boom and regional areas are cashing in on the increased visitation.

But while some regions have already hit their 2025 targets and some have experienced record tourism-related income, the Limestone Coast has some work to do.

Operators and associated industries throughout the Limestone Coast have also seen strong numbers on the back of postCOVID travel and the increased special events that are placing South Australia in the national and international spotlight but Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell believes now is the time to ramp up efforts and be part of the economic windfall.

“The wider Limestone Coast has an opportunity to learn from other successful regional areas experiencing tourism growth,” Mr Bell said.

Regional South Australia has rocketed toward its 2025 tourism target and a new record-high, hitting almost $4 billion in 2022 – some three years ahead of schedule.

Latest data shows regional visitor expenditure hit an all-time high $3.98 billion in 2022, just $200 million shy of its $4billion target set for December 2025.

Six of the state’s 11 tourism regions have surpassed their 2025 visitor expenditure target, with four regions hitting a record high.

The Barossa and Yorke Peninsula have hit an all-time high and

Latest regional tourism results (year-end December 2022):

• Total visitor expenditure in regional South Australia in the 12 months to December 2022 reached a record high $3.98 billion. It puts it just $200 million shy of the December 2025 target of $4.0 billion, and up $380 million on 2021 total regional visitor expenditure of $3.6 billion.

• Six of the state’s 11 tourism regions have surpassed their 2025 visitor expenditure target: Barossa, Clare Valley, Eyre Peninsula, Fleurieu Peninsula, Murray River Lakes & Coorong, and Yorke Peninsula.

• Four regions hit recordhigh visitor expenditure: Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Flinders Ranges & Outback, and Yorke Peninsula.

surpassed their 2025 targets by $35 million and $65 million respectively.

The targets are set as part of the South Australian Regional Visitor Strategy 2025, a strategy developed by the regions for the regions which outlines priority action areas as identified by the state’s 11 tourism regions after extensive consultation with more than 800 stakeholders.

The 2025 Strategy is the second iteration after the 2020 plan was released in May 2018 with the then regional tourism target of $3.55 billion.

The South Australian Regional Visitor Strategy 2025 aligns with the South Australian Visitor Economy Sector Plan 2030, which sets a target for total visitor expenditure in the state of $12.8 billion.

“Four regions, including Barossa and Flinders Ranges & Outback, have hit record high visitor expenditure so let’s look at what they are doing right and take our lead from that,” Mr Bell said.

“Post-COVID people are enjoying travelling again and we need to look at what we can do to continue their journey down to the Limestone Coast.”

The Member for Mount Gambier said it was imperative the local industry needed to plan and foster partnerships to maximise visitor movement from such major events as the AFL Gather Round and LIV Golf.

“There are plenty of incredible attractions in the Limestone Coast but perhaps they are not marketed as well as they should be, with a

region-wide approach,” Mr Bell said. “There’s not too many places in South Australia you can walk along the crater rim of a dormant volcano or snorkel in a sinkhole but we have those experienced right here just 10 minutes drive from Mount Gambier.

“In the South Australian Visitor Strategy, the Limestone Coast’s priorities are marketing, experience and supply development, collaboration, building industry capability and opportunities around leisure and business events,

“We have many successful tourism operators and accommodation providers and now’s the time to spruik them.”

And as far as the Member for Mount Gambier is concerned, his first step in ramping up the region’s tourism-related revenue will be a visit this month from the new South Australian Tourism Commission CEO Emma Terry where Mr Bell will showcase the region and tap into the CEO”s expertise to see how we can join other SA regions in

smashing records and targets in the tourism space.

“We’ve just had a bumper summer season in the Limestone Coast and I’d like our tourism operators to be able to say they’re experiencing that year round,” he said.

SA Tourism Minister Zoe Bettison was thrilled to be able to announce the strong regional tourism figures.

“Regional tourism is a huge contributor to South Australia’s visitor economy – now worth a record-high almost $4 billion to our state,” Minister Bettison said.

“For every tourism dollar spent in South Australia, 48 cents is spent in the regions – up from 44 cents in 2019.

“With six of the 11 regions having already beat their targets set for 2025, and four regions cracking an all-time high – these are fantastic indicators that our plan to recover the industry from the impacts of the pandemic is on track.

“The South Australian Regional

Visitor Strategy sees the sector working together to continue to drive this strong progress for our state.”

SA Regional Visitor Strategy steering committee chair Helen Edwards also welcomed the trajectory of regional tourism.

“There’s no doubt we’ve made fantastic inroads for regional tourism,” she said.

“This is an outstanding result, achieved through strong collaboration across the regions involving local, state and federal governments, regional tourism bodies, and importantly, hundreds of operators.

“The results also reflect the support from many South Australians who visited our regions during the pandemic.

“As a strategy developed ‘by the regions for the regions’, the Regional Visitor Strategy is our roadmap to continue to drive outcomes for regional tourism and keep the industry strong for the tens of thousands of South Australians it employs.”

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“...we have many successful tourism operators and accommodation providers and now’s the time to spruik them...” Troy Bell (Member for Mount Gambier)

Continuing a tradition of excellence

She might be new to the role and new to the school but St Martins Lutheran College acting principal Kat Elliott has already embraced the cornerstone of the school community.

“St Martins Lutheran College keeps students at the centre of everything we do,” Ms Elliott (pictured above left) said.

“These new buildings will allow staff to continue our tradition of excellence in education and care of young people.”

And that is set to continue with a Senior School upgrade aimed at enhancing learning and better

accommodating students’ needs.

The college is hoping to break ground on the project in the 202324 school holidays and pending council approvals, the new build will be ready in 2025, with the goal to continue to cater for the diverse needs the school community.

St Martins Lutheran College has worked with Adelaide-based architect DesignInc to pursue an innovative and flexible design outcome, purpose built to improve the teaching and learning experience for both staff and

from people across varied areas of the school to optimise the design as multipurpose and futurefocussed,” Ms Elliott said.

“Some of the features include a lower level with student services, Indigenous Education services, learning enrichment as well as a Wellbeing Centre.”

The Wellbeing Centre will house dedicated spaces for students requiring greater support, as well as spaces designed to help their social and emotional development. The upper level is set to provide a new identity and ‘sense of place’ for the senior

school cohort, and is designed to include five flexible classrooms, student and staff meeting spaces, as well as VET, Open Access, and career support.

With almost two decades of serving the St martins Lutheran College community under her belt, business manager Trudy Hepburn was excited about the school’s latest major redevelopment.

“After 18 years at St Martins, this is definitely my favourite building project,” Mrs Hepburn (picturd above right) said.

school classrooms with the ability to open to adjacent classrooms and informal breakout areas, allowing for flexible use of space and varying teaching styles.

“A large forum space can be used for independent study and group work, with the capability to spill out into adjacent areas for the hosting of large gatherings and events.

“Smaller scale booths and think-tanks are located throughout the hub to allow students and staff to work in small groups or

Hitting the road for cancer fundraiser

the Mount Gambier Motorcycle Club is incorporating the Cancer Council Cup feature races.

Far too many of their members have been impacted by cancer, and as a volunteer based club that receives a lot of support from the community, the club thought that this was a meaningful way in which to give back to the community that supports it.

In addition to all the regular classes, the meeting will culminate with the lightweight and heavyweight Cancer Council Cup feature races.

Final placings will be determined by a combination of a rider’s finishing position in the race, and a time bonus depending on how much money the rider raised for

great spectacle, with a wide range of bikes of all vintages pushed to their limits by older riders who refuse to let age slow them down.

The public are invited to get involved as well, either by purchasing raffle tickets, or donating money to a particular rider, thereby increasing their chances of winning.

Qualifying takes place Saturday morning, with racing Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday, culminating with the Cancer Council Cup feature races.

Entry is $10 per day, $15 for the weekend, with under 16 free.

Full catering and bar facilities are available all day.

CAIRNS, THE GULF, BIRDSVILLE, MARREE & FLINDERS RANGES

Thursday 8th June 24 days

$11,120

Highlights: Bourke, Darling River, Charleville, Cosmos Centre, Blackall Woolscour, Longreach, Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Thomson River Cruise, Charters Towers, Magnetic Island, Paronella Park, Australian Sugar Museum, Green Island, Cairns, Barrier Reef, Daintree River Cruise, Kuranda Train and Sky Rail, Breakfast with the Birds, Port Douglas, Undara Lava Tubes, Gulflander Train Ride, Gulf of Carpentaria Sunset Cruise, Mt Isa, Birdsville, Marree, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges, Burra, Renmark.

CAIRNS, LONGREACH, MAGNETIC ISLAND & BARRIER REEF

Thursday 8th June 12 days

$6,710

Highlights: Bourke, Darling River, Charleville, Cosmos Centre, Blackall Woolscour, Longreach, Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Thomson River Cruise, Charters Towers, Magnetic Island, Paronella Park, Australian Sugar Museum, Green Island, Cairns, Barrier Reef, Daintree River Cruise, Kuranda Train and Sky Rail, Breakfast with the Birds, Port Douglas

CAIRNS & THE GULF COUNTRY INC BIRDSVILLE

Friday 16th June 16 days

$8,380

Highlights: Cairns, Green Island, Barrier Reef, Daintree River Cruise, Breakfast with the Birds, Port Douglas, Atherton Tableland, Georgetown, Undara Lava Tubes, Gulflander Train Ride, Normanton, Karumba, Gulf of Carpentaria Sunset Cruise, Mt Isa, Birdsville, Marree, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges, Burra, Renmark.

10 days

SPLENDID SINGAPORE

Thursday 6th July $7,590

Highlights: Luxury Hotel Accommodation, Stunning Singapore, City Sights Tour, Botanic & Orchid Gardens, Singapore River Cruise, Fullerton Bay Hotel High Tea, The Singapore Zoo, Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands Lookout, S.E.A Aquarium, Changi District, National Museum of Singapore, Gardens by the Bay, English Speaking Guides.

DARWIN VIA CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

15 days

Monday 24th July

$8,590

Highlights: Central Australia, Coober Pedy, Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, West MacDonnell Ranges, Tennant Creek, Katherine Gorge Cruise, Kakadu, Yellow Waters Cruise, Darwin, Mindil Market, Litchfield National Park.

COOBER PEDY, AYERS ROCK, ALICE SPRINGS

9 days

Monday 24th July $5,540

Highlights: Adelaide, Port Augusta, Central Australia, Coober Pedy, Umoona Opal Mine, Ayres Rock, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, West MacDonnell Ranges, Standley Chasm, Alice Springs Reptile Centre, Alice Springs Desert Park, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Alice Springs School of the Air, Alice Springs Telegraph Station.

PERTH AND SOUTH WEST COAST

15 days

Friday 25th August $6,830

Highlights: Perth, Gloucester Tree, Margaret River Chocolate Factory, Cape Leeuwin & Lighthouse, Pemberton Timber Mill, Valley of the Giants, Albany, Whale Watching Cruise, Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Super Pit Tour, Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor, Port Augusta, Adelaide, Mannum.

6 days

CANBERRA “FLORIADE”

Sunday 24th September$2,725

Highlights: Albury, Canberra City, Cockington Green, Australian War Memorial, Government House, Parliament House, Old Parliament House, Embassy Drive, National Museum, Telstra Tower, High Court of Australia, Royal Australian Mint, Floriade Festival, Wodonga.

TASMANIA

10 days

Monday 2nd October $5,190

Highlights: Spirit of Tasmania, Grindelwald, Launceston, Ross, Swansea Bark Mill, Hobart, Hobart Grand Chancellor Harbour Views accommodation, Wrest Point Casino, Huon Valley, Port Arthur, Cascade Brewery, “The Wall”, Queenstown, Gordon River Cruise, Stanley, Burnie, Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden, Devonport.

17 days

VIETNAM

Thursday 12th October$7,980

Highlights: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Danang, Saigon, Cu Chi Tunnels, Long Tan, Nui Dat, Mekong Delta, Bay of Descending Dragon, Floating Village in Halong Bay, English Speaking Guides, Hue Royal Fine Art Museum, Elaborate Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, Cham Museum, Marble Mountains, Thien Hau temple.

17 days

NEW ZEALAND DISCOVERY

Sunday 29th October $8,890

Highlights: Kauri Museum, Dolphin/Hole in the Rock Cruise, Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride, Agrodome, Thermal Mud Pools & Geysers, Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi and Concert, Cruise on the Interislander Ferry, TranzAlpine Rail Journey, Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, Lakes District Museum, Milford Sound Cruise & Lunch, Larnach Castle, City Sights tour of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin.

9 days

SAPPHIRE COAST

Thursday 16th November$3,990

Highlights: Lakes Entrance, Gippsland Lakes Cruise, Buchan, Mallacoota, Merimbula, Merimbula Aquarium, Eden, Eden Killer Whale Museum, Cat Balou Cruise on Twofold Bay, Bega Cheese Factory, Mogo Town, Mogo Zoo, Eurobodalla Botanic Garden, Batemans Bay, Clyde River Cruise, Canberra City Tour, Government House, Wodonga.

ac.care provides specialist homeless services to clients across the Southern Country regions of South Australia. The three regions covered are: Limestone Coast, Murraylands, and the Riverland. The issues regarding homelessness and housing affordability are similar across all three regions.

Major issues faced by people on income support payments in regional South Australia include limited access to affordable and/or appropriate housing, limited employment opportunities, social exclusion, and isolation.

ac.care’s homelessness

services work closely with clients and real estate agents to ensure quality outcomes for those who are able to access private rental properties, and assist others to access SA Housing Authority and Community Housing properties. The homeless services also provide early Intervention and prevention strategies to assist those facing eviction to maintain and sustain their tenancy, and Supported

Transitional Housing to provide case management to address the issues which caused the initial homelessness.

New and innovative programs are required in regional areas in collaboration with other

Affordable housing SOS

ac.care shinging a light on the struggles of regional South Australians amid the cost of living crisis

Not-for-profit agency ac.care is calling for an increase to JobSeeker in the Federal Budget and urgent boost to the availability of social and affordable housing in country South Australia to ease pressure on the most vulnerable people in regional communities.

This follows the release of the 2023 Anglicare Australia Rental Affordability Snapshot (see more details below), which provides sobering data showing there are no affordable properties available for many people on low incomes in country regions.

The private rental market is failing people on low incomes with no affordable properties available to single Jobseeker recipients, including those with a child under eight, according to snapshot data for the Limestone Coast, Riverland and Murraylands.

Single people over 18 on Youth Allowance, including those prepared to live in share housing,

also had zero affordable housing options. Meanwhile, there were very limited properties available across these three regions for a range of other low-income earners.

“Locally, we are seeing more people than ever before in need of our homelessness and emergency relief services as an increasing number of country South Australians are at risk of homelessness, struggling to pay the rent with the rising cost of living and lack of affordable housing,” ac.care chief executive officer Shane Maddocks (pictured) said. ac.care is urging the government to prioritise building more social housing in the Federal Budget to ensure everyone has a place to call home.

“We can’t wait and hope for limited existing housing on the private market to become more affordable,” Mr Maddocks said.

“Building social and affordable housing is the best way we can

provide more options for lowincome earners or people on Centrelink payments.”

Mr Maddocks said Centrelink payments remained so low they trapped people in poverty. “During the pandemic, it was proven that raising government support payments can effectively eliminate poverty and allow people to afford fresh food, fill their prescriptions, pay their bills on time and secure decent homes,” he said.

“By far, the most important change that could be made for renters on income support is to raise the rate of Centrelink payments to a level where people can afford the basic essentials.

“This is the only effective way to help vulnerable families and children on Centrelink payments escape poverty and find a secure and safe place to live.”

For more information visit accare.org.au or call 1300 ACCARE (1300 222 273)

agencies, business etc to ensure available resources are used to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

Some of those innovations are:

• Collaboration with Employers, Real estate Agents and Financial Counsellors to deliver the Tenancy Education Program

(TED) to assist clients to obtain and sustain a tenancy and provide contacts within the community to pursue employment and social inclusion;

• Collaboration with education and other youth services via a vulnerable youth framework to provide transitional housing to young people while enabling them to remain engaged in education, training, or employment;

• Collaborating with the business community to provide opportunities for those who are disadvantaged;

• Engaging with the Vulnerable Persons Framework to provide rapid housing for rough sleepers and support them to sustain their tenancy.

• Providing access to services through local Aboriginal Controlled Health Organisations and schools

• Providing assistance with fresh food in collaboration with

agencies such as Second bite • Providing access to showers, coffee, hot meals. As mentioned above, one of the main issues causing homelessness is the lack of affordable housing. ac.care conducted a rental affordability snapshot across the three regions, in conjunction with Anglicare Australia.

Policy Implications

The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has shown we that we have a shortfall of 33,400 social and affordable rentals across South Australia. By 2036, that number is expected to grow to 49,900.

low incomes who are struggling to survive in the private rental market or need social housing.

WHAT IT ALL MEANS:

This year’s Rental Affordability Snapshot shows that the private rental market is failing people on low incomes. Some people may have shelter or accommodation, but there is very little on the market that could be a place to call home.

Raising JobSeeker and related payments over the poverty

line

Across Limestone Coast, Riverland and Murraylands, people out of work depend on JobSeeker and other payments to get by. Many are likely to be renting, yet this Snapshot shows that the payment is so low that its trapping people in poverty and housing stress.

Raising the rate of JobSeeker and related payments above the poverty line will give badly needed relief to the people on the lowest incomes. It will allow them to afford the essentials they need to live their lives, and plan for their futures. Most importantly, it will give more people the benefits of a secure home.

More social and affordable homes for Limestone Coast, Riverland and Murraylands

We are facing a major shortfall of affordable homes.

With the private rental market failing so many people, we must invest in homes for people those need them most. Ending our affordable housing shortfall would be the most powerful way to tackle the rental crisis – and boost our regional economy. The Federal and State governmentsmust work together end this shortfall. Fixing tax concessions

Australia’s current housing tax concessions contribute to the high costs of housing in Australia.

They encourage property investors to speculate on the property market, at the expense of people trying to buy or rent a home.

Negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions cost the federal budget a staggering $14.85 billion per year, and overwhelmingly favour the wealthiest 20 percent of Australians.

Better targeting negative gearing and capital gains tax exemptions would provide funding for homes for people on

The key to making housing more affordable lies in two factors: making sure everyone has a decent income, and providing enough affordable rentals for the people who need them.

It is clear that we must invest in social and affordable housing. The shortfall of social housing and affordable rentals in our region must be tackled. The sobering results of this Snapshot show that this investment is truly urgent.

ac.care is also calling for an increase to the rate of JobSeeker and other payments. This will help people on the lowest incomes find a secure home.

Nobody should be forced to make impossible sacrifices just to keep a roof over their head. It’s time to take real action, and make sure that everyone can have place to call home.

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Festival on the horizon

New events at 2023 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival

With the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival just over two weeks away, the Committee is urging people to secure tickets to popular events including the State Opera performance and Shenanigans.

Tickets for key Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival events are selling well, with some already sold out, according to committee member Katie Moorhouse.

“We couldn’t be happier with how ticket sales are going for the Arts Festival,” Ms Moorhouse said.

“To avoid disappointment, we urge people to book now for events that they are keen on before they sell out,”.

On Thursday, May 18, Bellwether’s presentation ‘Hand Me Down Hoedown’ invites the audience to put together their best ‘Op Shop’ outfit and head along to Bellwether for the hilarious folk duo ‘The Tuck Shop Ladies’, with pre-ordered food

The addition of ‘Comfort Food Cabaret’ to the festival program will be held at Brands Laira on Friday night, featuring a three course meal and glass of wine on arrival, all weaved into the award winning cabaret show.

A night at the Coonawarra Hall with acclaimed movie ‘The Kid with a Bike’ will see all proceeds going to the Stand Like Stone Penola sub-fund.

Live music is once again a firm fixture in the festival’s program, with Simon Weston securing established and emerging acts for the perenially popular Coonawarra Vignerons Shenanigans at the Coonawarra Hall on Saturday night and hosting an ‘Open Mic’ competition on Sunday afternoon at the ROAK Hotel. Live music will be on offer at the ROAK on Friday night.

On Sunday, families are invited to head ‘Down the Lane’ as Petticoat Lane comes alive with

wine, music and a Makers Market. Centred around a ‘Green’ theme, everyone is invited to join in the fun and wear something green, upcycled or recycled to celebrate.

The full program of events and tickets are available at www.

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Celebrating the women of Penola & Coonawarra

Love sculpture?? The come to the official opening of the ‘Generosity of Spirit’ sculpture in Penola on May 21. Celebrate the newest sculpture for Penola by the acclaimed Gerry McMahon, a tribute to all the women who have shaped the Penola and Coonawarra Community through their ‘Generosity of Spirit’ and supported the generations of women who have followed them. “There is freedom waiting for you, on the breezes of the sky, and you ask, ‘What if I fall?’ Oh but my darling, what if you fly?” – Erin Hansen Wines by the glass available from Majella, Katnook Estate, Leconfield Coonawarra, Bowen Estate and Balnaves of Coonawarra 12.30 – 3.30pm.

EVENT DETAILS:

Official opening at 1pm.

Event location: Penola Town Square, Church Street

Event date: Sunday 21 May, 2023

Event open time(s): 12.30pm – 3.30pm

Ticket price: Free admission

Audience: Everyone Welcome For Sale: Wine

Time to have your say on upcoming budget

Glenelg Shire Council’s draft 2023/24 Budget is now out for community feedback. The $59 million budget includes a comprehensive $10 million capital works program to deliver on, and carry forward projects and new initiatives across the shire.

Critical to the process of getting this Budget right is for you to have your say and provide feedback. You can even choose to present your submission to council in person as part of the submission process in June.

Copies of the draft 2023/2024 Budget and 2023/2024 Fees and Charges are available:

• Council’s Customer Service Centres

• or online via our YourSay Glenelg website

Alternatively, budget submissions can also be submitted via post and addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer Glenelg Shire Council PO Box 152

PORTLAND VIC 3305

To learn more, or to have your say online, visit our dedicated webpage: https://yoursay.glenelg.vic.gov.au/ glenelg-shire-council Submissions must be received by 5pm, Friday May 26.

Rebuild on the horizon for local research centre

Plans well underway to redevelop fire ravaged Struan Research Centre in the Limestone Coast

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BAY ROAD, MILLARD STREET AND JOHN WATSON DRIVE

Pursuant to the authority delegated by the Minister for Transport, the Commissioner of Police has declared the ‘100 Mile Cycling Classic 2023’ is an event which Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961 applies. Notice is hereby given that the following roads will be closed to vehicle traffic.

SATURDAY 20 MAY 2023 from 9:00am to 11:30am

MILLARD STREET: being the entire length of road

SATURDAY 20 MAY 2023 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm

BAY ROAD: being the entire length of road between the Bay Road/ John Watson Drive roundabout and Railway Terrace.

SUNDAY 21 MAY 2023 from 7:30am to 2:00pm

BAY ROAD/JOHN WATSON DRIVE: being the entire length of road around the Blue Lake/Warwar. Parking of vehicles in these portions of street during the temporary closures is prohibited.

Work is underway to prepare for the rebuild of the Struan Research Centre near Naracoorte, following the devastating fire (pictured below) that occurred in November last year.

South Australian Primary Industries

Minister Clare Scriven (pictured inset said PIRSA was assessing the infrastructure needs for the centre to ensure that rebuilding will meet the future needs of research at the site which is a vital government research and development facility for the agricultural and livestock industries.

The fire destroyed parts of the facility, parts of the centre’s office and some scientific equipment. While there was some damage to a small number of unprocessed research samples and farm records, most of the centre’s research had been digitised and was therefore unaffected.

“While last year’s fires were devastating, however will provide an opportunity to take a fresh look at how the facilities at Struan can best meet the ongoing research and development needs across the ag sector,” Minister Scriven said.

“The Struan Research Centre is an important part of the Limestone Coast community, and the broader agriculture industry in South Australia.”

Following the fire, PIRSA staff at the site were promptly moved to other parts of the facility, including within the historic building Struan House (pictured above), to ensure that their important work could continue.

PIRSA is now working closely with staff on a needs analysis to inform the planning for the rebuild, which will occur once the insurance claim is finalised. This will ensure that the Struan Research Centre meets the

ongoing needs of government and agricultural industries.

“I appreciate the resilience of staff at Struan who have worked hard to continue their important tasks during this difficult time. Their input will be invaluable in planning for the rebuild,” Minister Scriven said.

“I look forward to the completion of the insurance claim to enable the rebuilding to commence, ensuring the Struan Research Centre continues to hold its place as a renowned research and development facility.

The Struan Research Centre includes the AgTech Demonstration Farm, and research conducted at the Centre has a focus on ag tech, crop agronomy, revegetation, cattle, and sheep genetics, grazing management, meat production and quality, animal welfare and behaviour and livestock nutrition.

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Serving the community for 35 years

Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes front & centre of Mount Gambier events

It was a milestone that looked like slipping by unacknowledged but Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes president Sherril McKay was adamant 35 years of serving the community deserved to be celebrated and that is exactly what the club did last month.

“We were proud to celebrate 35 years of serving the community – locally, nationally and internationally,” Sherril said.

Part of the president’s motivation to mark the 35 year anniversary of the club’s formation in 1988, was the fact there were 10 new members that hadn’t been part of the 30th celebrations.

“I think any group or organisation that last a long time should celebrate its longevity and successes,” she said.

The Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes was the third Rotary club established in Mount Gambier, following in the footsteps of the Rotary Club of Mount

Gambier in 1928 and Rotary Club of Mount Gambier West in 1969.

And like all community groups, the Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes is always on the lookout for new members.

“Often there is a stereotype that Rotary is for older male business leaders,” Sherril said. “This has not been the case for some time.

While we do have some long term members, we also have members in their 30s and 40s.”

The club currently boasts a membership of 33, with 10 having joined in the past five years, countering the stepping back of some members. Who, due to health reasons, have become Friends of Rotary so as to still maintain a close association with the club.

“Our members are men and women from a wide range of backgrounds who all want to make a difference in the world,”

Sherril said. “Special mention needs to be made to three current charter members – Trevor Prettejohn, Alex Shanks and Mark Teakle – for their contribution to our club and Rotary over so many years.”

Three other charter members –John Allen, Gerald Boucher and Max Medhurst – are honorary members of the club. And it is a club that has been a key part of the fabric of the Mount Gambier community over the past 35 years and you would be hard pressed to find someone in the city that had not been touched in some way by the work the club has undertaken.

The Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes supports Foodbank, local athletes, and runs the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.

The club is also the driving force behind the Blue Lake Fun Run, runs the annual light and tyre checks in

Mount Gambier, coordinates the Annual Science and Engineering Challenge and has been the long time caterer of the Australia Day breakfast.

“Locally our club has been known for numerous activities across the last 35 years including the Library Markets in the summer months and managing the gates at the speedway and other community activities,” Sherril said. “Supporting the environment has become a recent Rotary focus and our club I currently looking at opportunities to partner with other groups and organisations to support this focus.”

The Rotary Says No to Domestic Violence is also a focus for the club with a launch of sorts taking place on May 22 with the Community Awareness Dinner headlined by domestic violence survivor Simone O’Brien. Tickets can be purchased at Humanitix

with further information available by contacting Lakes Rotary at secretarylakesrotary@outlook.com

The Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes also maintains its bigger picture focus through the Rotary network, with support provided to Australian bushfire and flood relief and the current war in Ukraine, as well as worldwide projects including End Polio Now, Rotarians Against Malaria and Australian Rotary Health, which is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research in Australia.

People interested in joining Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes to make a difference in the local community, and nationally and internationally, are always welcome and can assist by becoming members or volunteering as Friends of Rotary. For more information email secretarylakesrotary@outlook.com

1. Blue Lake Fun Run donation to the Mount Gambier Breast Cancer Support Group

2. The Headlight Check program

3. Rotary exchange students

4. The annual Science & Engineering Challenge

5. Rotary Mount Gambier Library Market

6. Longtime partner of the Blue Lake Fun Run

7. Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes catering for Australia Day breakfast

8. No matter the weather, the Rotary volunteers roll up thier sleeves - Rotary Headlight Check

9. Blue Lake Fun Run volunteers

10. Member Darren Archibald at the Rotary Mount Gambier Library Markets

11. Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes cater for many community events

12. The Blue Lake Fun Run PHOTOS COURTESY OF DARREN ARCHIBALD

Future planning in focus

Aged care support is just a phone call away

COTA SA’s regional tele-support service makes navigating and accessing aged care support a simple process for people and their families — one phone call at a time.

The service, funded by the Country SA Primary Health Network (PHN), supports older people living in country areas to explore and understand the complex aged care system, as well as assists them in becoming aware of relevant, accessible health, well-being, and social support systems within their community so they can live independently for longer.

Wattle Range Council’s Strategic Plan plays an important role in guiding the growth and future direction of the region - it is a plan which will act as a blueprint for what Council will aim to achieve in the next four years.

KEY THEMES:

• Community Vibrancy & Presentation

• Environmental Sustainability

• Infrastructure & Asset Sustainability; and

• Organisational Excellence

It is important that this vital document continues to represent the interests of the entire Wattle Range community, therefore the public are again invited to provide their feedback on the draft prior to its adoption.

Comment is also sought on the council’s draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2023-2033, which is critical to the success of the Strategic Plan, determining whether it’s objectives can be funded long term.

You’ll find both draft plans, along with information on how to give your feedback, at www.engage.wattlerange.sa.gov.au or in hard copy at any of council’s offices and the Millicent Library. Consultation is open until 5pm on May 10.

Garlic bread toasties

1/2 baguette, end trimmed, cut into 8 slices

60g garlic butter, at room temperature

60g thinly sliced smoked leg ham

80g gruyere cheese, coarsely grated

Finely chopped fresh continental parsley, to serve

Method

Spread 4 slices of bread with garlic butter. Top with the ham and cheese. Spread garlic butter over the remaining bread slices and place on top, butter side up. Spray a frying pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Place sandwiches in pan. Cover with a sheet of baking paper. Place a slightly smaller, heavy frying pan or saucepan on top. Cook the sandwiches, turning halfway, for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, turning occasionally, for a further 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Led by COTA SA Country Ageing Well Coordinator, John Moran, the tele-support service is as simple as making a phone call, with John readily available to offer independent advice that simplifies the often complex aged care system and offers the best guidance tailored to each individual’s situation.

“Our regional tele-support service is designed to help South

Aussies living alone in regional or rural environments to become aware of what is available to them as they enter their older years,” John said.

“We have made it easy for people in regional communities to make informed choices for their future, and also have access to resources that will help them to continue to be independent for as long as

“With the complexities of the aged care system, it is vitally important an independent organisation is available to people to access accurate and easy to understand advice,” John

For those living in Mount Gambier, COTA SA were proud to host one of eight

informational hubs as part of their Aged Care Navigator Trial. The trial helped local residents learn more about My Aged Care while informing COTA’s national care finders program.

“People aged 50+ in country South Australia are more likely to be in poorer health than the same age group in metropolitan Adelaide,” COTA SA’s acting chief executive Miranda Starke said.

“Our aged care trials and tele-support services are a part of COTA’s larger scheme to represent this older population,” Miranda said.

To learn more about navigating and understanding the aged care system for older people living in regional South Australia, please get in touch with John Moran by calling 1800 182 324.

New forestry chief OneFortyOne announces new CEO appointment

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of OneFortyOne are pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Norris as chief executive officer of the Company effective from mid-June 2023.

OneFortyOne chairman John Gilleland said Wendy was chosen after an extensive selection process.

“Wendy is an outstanding choice, and she brings with her a deep understanding of OneFortyOne and the forest and timber processing sectors,” he said.

Ms Norris was part of the Future Fund team that established OneFortyOne, investing in Australian and New Zealand forest estates as well as timber manufacturing businesses in Mount Gambier and Marlborough, New Zealand. Wendy has also served on the board of OneFortyOne.

She has extensive and deep investment experience. At the Future Fund, Ms Norris has been responsible for more than $60 billion of direct investments that include forest/timberlands, private equity, and infrastructure, including airports and ports.

She has also focused on change and innovation, which covered the entire $250 billion Future Fund portfolio. With this expansion, she focused on strategic evolution, preparedness for external

environment conditions, talent development, and driving the data and technology needs of the business.

“Wendy has a proven record and extensive background ranging from water resources in her early career, to banking, investments and investment management,” Mr Gilleland said.

“Her experience in forestland and infrastructure investments places her in a unique position within our industry.

“Her experience with stakeholders, including shareholders, boards, government and finance across ours and many sectors is key for the evolving business environment we are in.

“Importantly, Wendy’s relationships will serve all stakeholders well in assuring OneFortyOne continues as a

trusted partner.

“Wendy is a leader with a personal approach to those she works with. We are confident in Wendy and the entire Leadership Team in making OneFortyOne even more successful in the years to come.

“As Wendy steps in, the board recognises the outstanding work by Interim CEO Peter Brydon on his leadership and working with the OneFortyOne Lead Team in moving the business forward.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF HUON MANNINGDALE

Helping take care of the great outdoors

Call for community members to join working group

Community members are invited to nominate for Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s Botanical Working Group for a two-year term.

The purpose of the Botanical Working Group is to provide reports to Council’s Strategic Asset & Planning Committee on:

Existing streetscapes in all townships in the council area with respect to the species, condition and acceptability as Council trees

Principles and guidelines in relation to Council trees

Matters relating to vegetation management on council land, including parks and reserves recommendations on matters relating to trees and council streetscapes

The Botanical Working Group will meet as often as required based on need and will be held at a date and time determined by the Working Group.

Cr Craig McGuire and Cr Abigail Goodman were recently appointed as council’s elected members on the Working Group.

Community representatives on the Working Group should have professional knowledge and skills in tree management.

For further information, please read the Statement of Purpose for the Botanical Working Group on the council website.

Interested community members can alternatively contact Council on (08)8760 1100 for a printed copy of the Statement of Purpose.

If you would like to nominate for the Botanical Working Group, please complete the nomination form online or contacting the council for a printed copy of the form.

Nominations will close at 5pm on Friday, May 26.

Statewide service returns

Book lovers can now resume borrowing from everywhere

Book lovers can rejoice with the return of a popular statewide borrowing service returning this month.

Glenelg Libraries members will once again be able to expand their reading habits and borrow items from other libraries across the state, as the much-loved interlibrary loans program resumed last week.

Inter-library loans, more commonly known as library holds, were suspended last year as the peak body, Public Libraries Victoria, struggled to balance rising costs of costs of logistics, courier and other operational services.

As a result, the service has resumed with some slight modifications to ensure financial sustainability for Libraries across the State.

Library and Information Services manager Tanya Flockhart (pictured with Denis McDonald) welcomed the news, citing the popularity of the program with Glenelg Libraries members.

“We are delighted to announce that our members will once again have access to the widest possible range of materials from across the State,” she said.

“Many community members have been eagerly awaiting this announcement, so we anticipate there will be some keen readers ready to submit their hold requests which is fantastic.

“There will be some slight changes for members to be aware of. Deliveries will now occur weekly, which may mean it may take a few extra days for your preferred item to arrive at your local branch.

“New release items will also not be available from other libraries, but this also means that any

new releases to Glenelg Libraries branches will stay within our local collection for priority to our members.

“As always, if there is a resource not available at your local library, we encourage members to request items so our collection continues to be tailored to our community.

“A limit of 20 holds will also apply at any one time, and you also won’t be able to request picture books, magazines or CDs from other libraries.

“But above all, the most important reminder for our community is that this invaluable service will remain free.”

Mrs Flockhart reminded community members of a few housekeeping tips as the service resumes.

“We ask members to please collect your holds when ordered,

or cancel if they are no longer required,” she said.

“This will provide efficiency and also ensure we are all responsibly using the service.

“If there is an item you have been unable to hold, please speak to a library staff member.

“Our friendly staff will be able to help you with any queries you may have or to place a hold or request on your behalf.

“We look forward to seeing our members once again enjoying this much-loved service and seeing resources shared across the State.

“Our readers are a passionate and vibrant community, and with the help of this service we can continue to foster a love of reading and lifelong learning for all ages.”

For more information, visit the Glenelg Libraries website

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Chip off the old block...

Some of you may have read my article last week regarding a recent Chinese study linking increased consumption of hot chips with depression and anxiety. I hope I don’t have to explain to anyone that the obvious conclusion drawn from my article was that the Chinese have made a mistake. Whoever funded the study should really ask for their money back.

I’d like to talk about it a little more this week, as I don’t want to risk someone still thinking the results of this study are worth considering when deciding what to order for lunch or dinner. You still can’t go wrong with chips.

Before I go too far though, I may have upset a couple of family members in my article last week, including my simp nephew Giannis and my emotional burden partner Donna. I forgot to mention my niece Elena.

She’s a bit of a chip off her grandma’s block. She actually teamed up with her grandma recently for her first break and enter. She’s ewok sized so grandma saw an opportunity to use her to get through a particularly tight window. Hopefully I’ve upset everyone now.

Anyway, back to chips. I’ve read a bit more of the study over the last week. Apparently acrylamide, a chemical formed during the frying process is to blame for the higher cases of depression and anxiety.

As part of the study researchers exposed zebrafish to the chemical acrylamide and found that with long time exposure they were more likely to hide in dark corners of their aquarium, a sign of depression in fish.

To discredit this part of the ridiculous study, the chips would have been cold and soggy in the aquarium. Of course the fish were depressed.

They wanted fresh, warm, and reasonably crispy chips. As if that wasn’t enough, fish aren’t stupid.

They’ve heard of fish and chips. Chips would be a pretty significant trigger to fish. No doubt whenever they see chips it leaves them wondering if today is the day they end up wrapped in newspaper with a thick covering of chicken salt. I bet those fish were hiding in the corner of the aquarium.

The zebrafish also demonstrated a reduced ability to socialise and explore their tanks after eating the chips. I don’t know about you, but after I eat a delicious meal, wallowing in that feeling of satisfaction is all that I need.

The only time I would feel the need to explore my house, would be to see if someone was hiding hot chips somewhere. Likewise I have no interest in socialising, as no doubt the people nearby have eaten chips that I could have otherwise eaten. I don’t want to talk to them. I want to murder them.

Someone critiquing the study said the researchers realise that the data related to zebrafish is “hard to interpret in relation to human health because we are obviously quite different, and the authors recognised this.” I’d like to find out how much this bloke was paid to conclude that fish are quite different to humans.

I’d like to finish with a couple of key points. If I have to choose between eating chips and mental health, I’m choosing chips. My mental health has never been that good anyway.

Let’s make something else very clear. Donna once tried to restrict my access to hot chips. It negatively impacted my mental health immediately.

Not only did it impact my mental health, but also the mental health of family members who had to listen to my whimpering and crying. Restricting my access to chips negatively impacts on everyone’s mental health.

On the flipside, the day I found that the Hitching Rail was back in business in Warrnambool (sadly only briefly) was the best day of my life. My mental health was never better than when I ate chips from the Hitching Rail. Ask your parents kids.

There are only two scenarios where chips causes depression. When they are all gone and you want more. Or when you are absolutely full to the brim and there are chips left over that you know someone else is going to eat. Because those chips should be put in the fridge and reheated in the microwave in the morning as brekky chips. Thanks Marian.

If you’ve had a break and enter at your house that seems to have occurred via a ridiculously small gap, email me at robbietansel@ gmail.com and I’ll talk to my niece Elena.

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Quilting in the spotlight

Hamilton Gallery presents a pop-up exhibition in a new space celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Hamilton Quilters Inc.

Quilt-making started in the eighteenth century when frugal housewives would cut up old clothing and join the pieces together to make a warm covering for the bed. Now patchwork and quilting is considered to be an art form in its own right and the hobby has grown to include abstract art, machine embroidery and appliqué.

For 40 years this talented group of local artisans has honed their skills in quilt-making. ‘A Touch of Ruby’ marks the 19th exhibition of their work in partnership with Hamilton Gallery, showcasing a range of quilts completed by members over recent years.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the makers personally and see the craftmanship at work as quilts are being created, since the organisation’s 16 members will be manning the exhibition space and working on quilts during opening hours.The exhibition is free to visit and will be open Mon-Fri 10.30am to 3.30pm until Friday, May 26.

Creamy bacon carbonara

500g fettuccine

1 tbsp olive oil

80g butter

1 large onion, finely chopped

250g shredded bacon

200g button mushrooms, sliced

300ml pure cream

1 cup grated Tasty Cheese

Method

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Drain well. Meanwhile, heat a large frypan over high heat. Add oil, butter, onion, bacon and mushrooms. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp and mushroom is tender. Add cream. Bring to the boil. Simmer 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add pasta and cheese to pan. Stir through sauce until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

Wellbeing SA funds critical event

Mental health advocate to tell his powerful story in Millicent

Kym Inglis is set to share his story this Friday – a powerful story at an event facilitated by the Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network.

The locally based network was the recipient of a $6000 Wellbeing SA’s Suicide Prevention Community Grant earlier this year and the Kym Inglis event is set to be complemented by an accompanying education project.

Network spokesperson Marg Chapple said the Wellbeing SA funding had enabled the group to enlist mental health guest speaker Kym Inglis (pictured) for a community event, while an awareness campaign that the group had previously rolled out was set to be revisited and extended.

The awareness campaign is a revisiting of a campaign the network set up in its early years.

It will see 20,000 coasters distributed throughout the Wattle Range area in pubs and sporting clubs with simple messages just reminding people to look after their mates. “We will basically be putting the coasters anywhere there is a bar,” Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network spokesperson Marg Chapple said. “The funding has not only allowed us to get Kym (Inglis) to come and tell his story but also the designing and printing of approximately 20,000 coasters providing positive mental wellbeing messages on one side and support helplines listed on the other.

“We did the coaster project

Suicide Prevention Network)

where we first set up the network and it was a good way to get those mental health conversations happening and letting people know where they can find help.”

Wellbeing SA’s Suicide Prevention Community Grants aim to help local groups deliver suicide prevention initiatives tailored to meet the needs of their community and groups, including the Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network, received funds by demonstrating their ability to promote positive

action and reduce the stigma associated with mental health and suicide through individual projects.

The education session with Kym Inglis is on Friday, May 12 at 7pm at the Millicent Civic & Arts Centre.

“His story is about strength, resilience, courage, grief, vulnerability,” Marg said.

Kym’s life changed in 2010 when he lost his wife and two children in a car accident. His story, in its humble delivery, touches raw spaces, expands hearts and strengthens

resolve to dig deep amid adversity. Kym aims to help humanity maintain hope and resilience, to remain open hearted and to encourage people to seek support.

Supper will be provided for this free event so a RSVP for catering purposes can be made by emailing wattlerangespn@gmail. com or sending a message to their facebook page.

Local mental health advocate Tracey Wanganeen will also be part of the May 12 event.

“We are so grateful to have received the grant and to be able to hold the event and to be able to roll out the coasters which will be a great ongoing project,” Marg said.

“...we will be basically be putting the coasters anywhere there is a bar...” Marg Chapple

(Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network)

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SOIL HEALTH IN FOCUS

Autumn’s the ideal time of year to plant – particularly trees, shrubs and perennials – because air temperatures have cooled, soil is still warm and you’ve hopefully had some rainfall to increase soil moisture. The first thing to do is consider the state of your soil and undertake any soil improvements required, such as mixing in organic matter like compost, worm castings or soil conditioners.

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Jason Malseed is excited to present on Allison Street, this home built by an award-winning builder! This executive living property in a prime location across the road from the hospital is a great and comfortable home! The home is neat and tidy, with neutral tones throughout! Open living, dining and kitchen area. Kitchen including gas cooktop, dishwasher and an island bench! The home has zoned gas ducted heating and cooling throughout the home. Master bedroom with a large ensuite and built in wardrobes from floor to ceiling. The second bedroom with a walk in wardrobe, which has its own courtyard, perfect for a morning cuppa! The third bedroom and the second bedroom are serviced by the main bathroom which has a walk in shower

and bath as well as a separate toilet. Modern, peaceful low maintenance gardens with a great outdoor entertaining area with high fencing for privacy as well as an additional side yard. Although, you will love the friendly neighbours! Automatic gas hot water is serviced by the water temperature controllers, perfect for the person in a rush as well as families’ peace of mind! The home is also equipped with x2 approximately 1,000L rainwater tanks. Minutes walk to the “Marketplace shopping centre” with Woolworths, Big W and Bunnings etc and a bus stop right out the front! An independent current market rental appraisal of $520 - $560 p/w. An inspection is sure to impress, with a quick Hospital café stop on the way out sure to tickle the taste buds!

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Jason Malseed Malseeds Real Estate 1 Wehl Street South, Mt Gambier 0419 032 795 jason@malseeds.com.au www.malseeds.com.au RLA 115603

3 2 2 approx 423m2

PRICE Highest & Best offers by 5pm 23rd May (u.s.p)

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Acclaimed musical set to tell a powerful story

The Sunshine Club is a performance not to be missed

Set is 1946, the joyful and acclaimed musical The Sunshine Club, tells the story of Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle, who is just returning home to Brisbane after serving in WW2, to find that, while the world may have changed, the same attitudes and prejudices still exist at home.

But this only fills Frank with a strong desire to change things for the better by setting up The Sunshine Club.

A place where all people are welcome to come together, laugh, romance and dance the night away as Frank sets out to win the heart of Rose, the girl from next door.

The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre and it is headed to Mount Gambier to the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre on June 15. With Wesley Enoch directing, The Sunshine Club builds on HIT’s work with First Nations artists and is a great successor to The Sapphires – another HIT production about four Yorta Yorta women who sing soul music against a backdrop

Mental health first aid in the spotlight

of social upheaval. Writer and director Wesley Enoch, AM, a proud Nunukul and Ngugi man, said he wrote The Sunshine Club to bring people together.

“I initially wrote this as a way of bringing people together, especially in the reconciliation movement, this notion of black and white dancing together and the stories of our history, especially post World War II…..in this post or living with COVID world, it’ll be even more important to see that cultural bonds can be formed by gathering as groups & dealing with social issues together.”

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Mount Gambier • Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre • June 157.30pm

The show will feature a live fivepiece band and includes 20+ original songs. The performance will run for approximately 2hrs 30mins including a 20minute interval. Warning: adult themes including a reference to abortion.

Did you know that 1 in 4 young Australians experience a common mental illness each year? Are you equipped to help a young person in need?

Glenelg Shire Youth and Youth Live4Life are hosting sessions this month to complete your Youth Mental Health First Aid!

This course runs over two day sessions:

• Friday, May12 , 9am - 3.30pm

• Friday, June 2, 9am - 3.30pm

You MUST attend both sessions to complete your Youth Mental Health First Aid certificate. To learn more, or to register, visit the Eventbrite listing: https:// bit.ly/3HeF4kc

AUCTION

19th May 2023 at 10:30am onsite

Auction conditions apply

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311 Winnap Nelson Road, Drik Drik

3 Bond Street, Mount Gambier

NEW > RELAXED COUNTRY LIFESTYLE

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING FRIDAY 26TH

MAY 2023 AT 12 NOON (if not sold prior)

Beautifully presented & well renovated home situated on approx. 2.3 acres of land & fenced into 2 main areas. The home offers a centrally located fully renovated kitchen with electric cooking, WI pantry & dishwasher. The open plan living space features SC wood fire with the option of r/c s/s AC. Expand your living outside onto the huge pergola. Stay connected with NBN satellite connection to the property. 35,000 litres of r/water plumbed to the house plus a bore. 10m x 10.5m shed with 2.1m high openings to 2 car bays + third bay high clearance 3m opening plus 6.7m x 6m carport with other smaller outhouses & sheds.

E.O.I Contact Gail Richards 0409 268 199 or Ben Ransom 0400 870 362

NEW > LOVELY LAKES LOCATION

Positioned on a corner allotment in the sought after ‘Lakes’ location, this beautiful and loving home won’t last long. Comprising of 3 bedrooms + office, this home accommodates the entire family. Main bedroom is complete with ensuite while the remaining 2 bedrooms have BIR’s. Modern kitchen offers plenty cupboard space & has electric cooking & dishwasher with breakfast bar overlooking dining space. There is two spacious living areas both generous in size while the main bedroom, toilet & laundry have been freshly painted. Double bay semi enclosed carport + additional workshop/storage room & potting shed gives ample of storage options. Freshly painted front verandah allows the potential to do something special. A great opportunity to be apart of Mt Gambier’s finest locations.

$459,000-$499,000 Contact

GOLF COURSE AT YOUR BACK DOOR!

- EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING MONDAY 22ND MAY 2023 AT 12 NOON (if not sold prior) - 3 bedrooms (or 4 plus office) & 4 spacious living areas

Ducted r/c air con. & double glazed windows

Split system air con. to the large alfresco area

Double car garage & a 13m x 7.6m shed with high clearance

Contact Sara McManus 0438 708 281

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AUCTION - FRIDAY 19TH OF MAY 2023 AT 11AM ON THE PROPERTY (if not sold prior)

- Extensively renovated 4 Bedroom family home with breathtaking uninterrupted views across Lake Leake - 75 acres of grazing land fenced into 6 paddocks with central laneway - Extensive array of shedding, bore and rainwater, steel cattle yards with crush and ramp, aviaries, solar system

- This property offers an idyllic and unique country lifestyle with enviable views, set amongst nature in a peaceful, picturesque and private setting. In conjunction with O’Connor & Graney.

Contact Gail Richards 0409 268 199

outdoor alfresco area & vast array of shedding

- Gas log fireplace, gas central heating & r/c ducted heating & cooling

Rear gardens offering lush lawns

- A great opportunity to start or add to your investment portfolio or ideal first home

- 3 bedrooms all carpeted & of good size - main bedrooms with built in robes and ceiling fan

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Featuring a beautiful light & airy two pack kitchen, four bedrooms, study, two spacious living zones, two bathrooms, substantial outdoor alfresco area & vast array of shedding

Gas log fireplace nestled in the living room, gas central heating & r/c ducted heating & cooling

Single car garage UMR, solid stone 12m x 6m shed

- HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS CLOSING FRIDAY 26TH MAY 2023 AT 12 NOON (if not sold prior)

- This partly renovated home has the beginnings for something great

- Freshly polished timber flooring throughout and some fresh paint

- Features timber floors throughout

Ben Ransom 0400

617 LAKE LEAKE RD, KOORINE

Ben Ransom 0400 870 362

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1. Who is the editor-in-chief of US Vogue?

2. Who played the ageing rock ‘n’ roll legend Billy Mack in the popular Christmas romance Love Actually?

3. Who was British Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007?

4. Cheek to Cheek was a collaborative album featuring which two artists?

5. Who directed the 2014 biopic American Sniper, centring on war hero Chris Kyle?

6. Current Australian GovernorGeneral David Hurley held which rank in the Australian Army?

7. Who is captain of AFL club Essendon?

8. Featuring a black double-

headed eagle in the centre, what is the main colour of the Albania flag?

9. Pristina is the capital of which Eastern European republic?

10. Which of the four Gland Slam singles titles did Novak Djokovic win?

11. Who is the Victorian Premier?

12. Who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movie franchise?

13. The Jimmy Watson Trophy is an Australian honour in which industry?

14. Which two suburban/regional grounds were used during the recent AFL Gather Round in Adelaide?

15. Which electorate does former Premier Steven Marshall represent?

16. Which palace is the official residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales?

17. In which year did Mary Donaldson marry Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark?

18. Which city hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics?

19. In which decade did Mao Zedong, also known as Chairman Mao, die?

20. Who was the lead vocalist for rock band Led Zeppelin?

21. Ethel Kennedy is the widow of which assassinated Kennedy politician?

22. Who played JR Ewing on the prime time soap Dallas?

23. With which sport do we associate Australian player and administrator Larry Sengstock?

24. World record holding middle distance runner, the late Ron Clarke, was once Mayor of which Australian city?

25. Belinda Reynolds is the head coach of which Suncorp Super Netball team?

26. Who was actor Ryan Reynolds’ first wife?

27. In Margaret Mitchell’s classic novel Gone with the Wind, what was the name of the O’Hara family plantation?

28. Makedde Vanderwall was the chief protagonist

in six best selling crime novels by which Canadian-Australian author?

29. Macadamias are native to which two Australian States?

30. Which ground is set to host the opening game of rugby league’s 2023 State of Origin Series?

31. Who is the premier of New South Wales?

32. Parachutes was he debut studio album for which British rock band?

33. At the 1999 Oscars ceremony, which movie won Best Picture?

34. Sir Laurence Olivier was once

married to which Gone with the Wind actress?

35. World number one golfer John Rahm was born in which country?

36. Lisbon is the capital of which European country?

37. What is the official language of Colombia?

38. What is the largest coffee producing nation in the world?

39. Prosecco and merlot are styles of which beverage?

40. In which Australian wine region is Wolf Blass an iconic name?

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Celebrating volunteers across the Glenelg Shire

Calling all volunteers in the Glenelg Shire, you are invited to help celebrate National Volunteer Week as part of events being held this month.

Volunteer Recognition Receptions will take place in Heywood, Casterton, Portland and Nelson during May 15 – May 21 to officially celebrate the role of volunteers in the Glenelg Shire.

Mayor Cr Scott Martin said the Volunteer Recognition Receptions events are an important chance to recognise the “lifeblood of our local community”.

“Volunteers play a vital role, lending their time and talents, for no reward or remuneration, to support, encourage and enhance the lives of others in the community,” he said.

“This year’s national theme is the ‘Change Makers’, which is a perfectly fitting way to recognise the impact of volunteering, and how those involved can really drive change within their communities.

“These Recognition Receptions will recognise the many coaches, canteen volunteers, gardeners, meals-onwheels deliverers, ground keepers, raffle ticket sellers and more who keep our community thriving.

“With guest speakers and live music, I look forward to seeing a number of new and familiar faces as we take this opportunity to officially recognise and celebrate our local volunteers across the Shire.”

Volunteer Recognition Receptions will be held at the following locations:

Heywood

Tuesday 16 May

5pm

Heywood Hotel

Casterton

Wednesday 17 May

6pm

Casterton Kelpie Centre

Portland

Thursday 18 May

6pm

Portland Golf Club

Nelson

Friday 19 May 5pm

Nelson Hotel

National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration to recognise the contributions of volunteers across Australia. Thousands of events are held across the country to say thank you to the nation’s six million volunteers.

For further information, or to register your attendance including dietary and mobility requirement for any of the events, please contact the Glenelg Shire Events Team on email events@glenelg.vic.gov.au.

Cemetery tour on offer to mark History Month

Mount Gambier History Group, in conjunction with the Mount Gambier Library, is offering a guided cemetery tour at Lake Terrace Cemetery Sunday, May 21, at 2pm

A guided tour of significant headstones enhanced with stories of years gone by. The tour meets at the Lake Terrace Cemetery's Sexton Cottage and begins at 2 pm.

Adults are $10pand Under 16 free and that is payable to Mount Gambier History Group on the day.

Bookings essential through the Mount Gambier Library (08)8721 2540.

Double trouble on the road for Pioneers

Men & women suffer losses in Geelong but still sitting pretty in NBL1 South season

The Castec Rural Supplies Mount Gambier Pioneers men have suffered their first loss of 2023 in a dramatic one point loss to the Geelong United Supercats, 106105.

It was an arm wrestle for much of the contest but despite a parochial and raucous Geelong home crowd at The Arena on Saturday night, the Pioneers looked like they might spoil the party with a strong run in the home stretch. The Supercats looked to have the game won when DeMarcus Gatlin drained a three with a little

over a minute to play, to give the home side a four point lead and make it a two basket game.

But Pioneers reigning MVP Nick Marshall (picturedn above left) had other ideas, responding with the next four points for Mount Gambier to level scores up again before Will Mayfield missed the attempted winner with a corner three for the Pioneers after Chris Seeley grabbed the offensive board on Marshall’s missed free throw.

Geelong had possession after the missed three and out of a

timeout, had the chance to run a play for a winning shot. However, that shot was never needed when a remarkable call was made before the ball was thrown in by Gatlin.

The referee judged Seeley went too close guarding Gatlin, who was the Supercats top scorer for the night, on the pass and Gabe Hadley drained the subsequent technical free throw.

The Supercats then got the ball in and ran out the time to score the one point win.

Marshall dominated for the

visitors with 37 points, six rebounds and two assists while hitting six from nine from beyond the arc, while Austin Shelley (pictured above right) added 27 points and two steals, Mayfield 16 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals and Julian Pesava (pictured above centre) also hit double figues with 11 points.

The OneFortyOne Mount Gambier Pioneers women also went down to the Supercats, making it back to back losses for the Mount Gambier side.

A dominant second quarter from

35 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Sherrie Calleia (pictured below right) had 24 points, six boards and four assists and Haliegh Reinoehl (pictured below left) 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocked shots.

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Mid South East Football

Best - Robe: Zac Deane, Henry lawrie, George Dutton, Thomas Wachtel, Lachlan Hentschke, Nathan Brown. Hatherleigh: Max Telfer, Jack Webster, Sam Gray, Jack Gray, Jase Bateman.

Best - Pt Mac: Colby Munro, Ned Wilke, Christian Howlett, Ben O’Dine, Mark Smith, Kyall McClean. Mt Burr: Callum Sparkes, Dylan Ridley, Taylor Allen, Tyler Stanley, Wil Bowering, Geordie, Whennen.

Best - Kalangadoo: Ben Gregoy, Tye McManus, Dylan Bromley, Sam McManus, Jack O’Connor, Lachy Jones. Nangwarry: Jack Pudney, Tyler Virog, Jake Biggs, Joel Virtanen. Isaac Raymond, Jacob Hutchesson.

Best - Kongorng: Brandon Kranz, Tyrone Rayner, Jack Austin, Matthew Roberts, Will Vickery, Jarrod Ryan. Glencoe: Patrick Mitchell, Dylan Childs, Henry Smith, Jack Edmonds, William Maloney, Ben Hentschke.

RESERVES

Hatherleigh 7.11 (53) d Robe 7.3 (45)

Port MacDonnell 16.5 (101) d Mt Burr 1.6 (12)

Nangwarrfy 6.3 (39) d Kalangadoo 5.7 (37)

Kongorong 21.8 (134) d Glencoe 0.0 (0)

SENIOR COLTS

Kalangadoo 13.3 (81) d Nangwarry 9.5 (59)

Port MacDonnell 21.14 (140) d Mount Burr 4.2 (26)

Hatherleigh 7.8 (50) d Robe 2.9 (21)

Kongorong 9.8 (62) d Glencoe 1.9 (15)

JUNIOR COLTS

Port MacDonnell 10.7 (67) d Mount Burr 1.4 910)

Glencoe 5.10 (40) d Kongorong 3.2 920)

Nangwarry 2.3 915) d Kalangadoo 1.4 (10)

Hatherleigh 8.9 (57) d Robe 5.1 (31)

ALL THE ACTION FROM THE BULLDOGS AND ROOS: (Top row from left) East goal attack Casey Horrgan secures possession & West’s Daron McElroy marks in fron of Sam Lock; (centre row) Michael Minuzzo tackling Sam Couldrey & Braiden Ousey looks to spoil this Nick Lock marking attempt and (bottom row from left) West coach Lisa McGegor in full flight; Mikaela Horrigan looks to take this ball & Tarsh McCallum at full stretch

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SPORT

Western Border Netball

ROUND THREE

A GRADE

North Gambier 60 (G. Potts, M. Renko) d Millicent 50 (D. Verbena, T. Sanderson); West Gambier 59 (S. Ritter, J. Ritter) d East Gambier 39 (R. Henke, T. McCallum); South Gambier 48 (E. Bouchier, A. Duncan) d Casterton Sandford 31 (M. Cleary, C. Humphries)

A RESERVE

Millicent 64 (J. Sunderland, D. Denton) d North Gambier 47 (A. Pitson, J. Little); East Gambier 68 (T. GGray, B. Hicks) d West Gambier 31 (T. Earl, C. Tremelling); Casterton Sandford 58 (E. Jarrad, G. Tomkins) d South gambier

34 (C. Riley, C. Muller)

B GRADE

Millicent 31 (A. Hay, V. Duncan) d North Gambier 22 (A. Redman, K. Dyson); West Gambier 43 (E. Gillies, D. Wombwell) d East Gambier 37 (J. Clark, S. James); South Gambier 54 (H. Witherow, A. Pearce-Raisin) d Casterton Sandford 33 (E. Grigg, T. Cleary)

C GRADE

North Gambier 46 (K. Egan, R. Kathryn) d Millicent 36 (E. Bonde, R. Millowick); West Gambier 38 (E. Pollock, E. Sutherland) d East Gambier 35 (B. Jean, M. Wilson); South Gambier 41 (E. Egan, J. McGregor) d Casterton Sandford 17 (J. Parsons, K. Gill-Killey)

17 & UNDER

North Gambier 39 (S. Mobbs, C. Mackereth) d Millicent 33 (L. Paul, L. VanEeden); West Gambier 46 (I. McGregor, L. Simpson) d East Gambier 44 (J. Altschwager, M. Lamb); Casterton Sandford 49 (S. Richardson, I. Lane) d South Gambier 30 9C. Ryan, S. Grassi)

15 & UNDER A

Millicent 40 (B. Coghlan, K. Dunn) d North Gambier 30 (M. Human, R. Mitchell); West Gambier 41 (L. Pearson, E. Jolley) d East Gambier 24 (S. Clark, E. Chittleborough); South Gambier 41 (G. Dalton, S. Grassi) d Casterton Sandford 15 (R. Forbes, C. Gorman)

15 & UNDER B

Millicent 19 (J. Hibberd, T. Grosser) d North Gambier 14 (P. Coleman, C. Mitchell); South Gam bier 47 (L. Milich, L. Sneath) d Casterton Sandford 9 (C. Gorman, A. Bailey)

13 & UNDER A

Millicent 56 (L. Crowe, A. Thomson) d North Gambier 14 (G. Collins, A. Halloran); West Gambier 24 (E. Povey, M. Neale) d East Gambier 15 (S. McCracken, M. Little); Casterton Sandford 27 (Y. Grigg, A. Murphy) d South Gambier 14 (Z. Cole, L. Jones)k)

13 & UNDER B

Millicent 28 (L. VanEeden, P. Johnson) d North Gambier 17 (A. Kamphius, A. Halloran); East Gambier 19 (I. Mee, O. Hosking) d West Gambier 4 (R. Lamb, M. Thomas); Casterton Sandford 44 (A. Murphy, M. Robbins) d South Gambier 10 (A. Green, M. Fullerton)

11 & UNDER

Millicent 16 (B. Douglas, R. Johnson) d North Gambier 10 (I. Levine, P. Mulraney); East Gambier 24 (R. Cook, H. Coote) d West Gambier 5 (S. Carruthers, G. Tremelling); South Gam bier 12 (C. Sims, M. Raedel) d Casterton Sandford 3

KNT Football

ROUND THREE

SENIORS

Border Districts

Mid South East

KNT Netball

ROUND THREE

A GRADE

Kybybolite 57 (K Campion, G Sealey) d Border Districts 51 (E Hausler, P Moyle-Read)

Lucindale 49 (T Lane, S Hurst) d Bordertown 42 (A Fuentes, H Day)

Naracoorte 62 (S Henschke, A Bennier) d Kingston 27 (P Stenner, K Ward)

Keith 42 (E Richardson, S Makin) d Mundulla 33 (C Bernhardt, A Eastwood)

A RESERVE

Kybybolite 35 (C Allen, E Ewer) d Borde Districts 28 (L Cother, T Male)

Lucindale 38 (M Gear, C Gogel) d Bordertown 34 (N Twigden, S Diment)

Naracoorte 60 (K Donnelly, G Collins) d Kingston 37 (G Bastiaans, T Daniel)

Mundulla 46 (A Croser, K Couzner) d Keith 44 (F Evans, L Dick)

Penola 58 (H Klemm, K Honner) d Padthaway 32 (E McCauley, A Hoyle)

B GRADE

Border Districts 45 (A O’Brien, A Mosey) d Kybybolite 26 (B Noske, S OttosonCrossling)

Bordertown 33 (C Searle, A Knauerhase) d Lucindale 26 (M Paech, E McWaters)

Naracoorte 52 (M Hoare, E Modra-Ryan) d Kingston 36 (B Lucas, K Starling)

Mundulla 46 (T Stone, A Modra) d Keith 45 (D Jones, T Donaldson)

Penola 85 d Padthaway 16

C GRADE

d Hatherleigh 34 (E. Redden, R. Nettle); Port MacDonnell 45 (K. Collins, M. Hein) d Mt Burr 32 (M. Thiele, O. Dean); Kalangadoo 101 (L. Munro, G. Genitle) d Nangwarry 21 (C. Dinnison, C. Lock); Glencoe 57 (C. Oewn, J. Paproth) d Kongorong 25 (R. Buckingham, K. Wright)

A RESERVE

Robe 41 d Hatherleigh 27; Port MacDonnell 62 d Mt Burr 21; Kalangadoo 56 d Nangwarry 17; Glencoe 70 d Kongorong 33

B GRADE

Robe 46 d hatherleigh 27; Port MacDonnell 53 d Mt Burr 22; Kalangadoo 65 d Nangwarry 12; Glencoe 53 d Kongorong 29

B RESERVE

Hatherleigh 49 d Robe 23; Port macDonnell 20 d Mt Burr 17; Kalangadoo 66 d nangwarry 14; Glencoe 38 d Kongorong 37

17 & UNDER

Hatherleigh 46 d Robe 42; Mt Burr 61

d Port MacDonnell 32; Nangwarry

48 d Kalangadoo 39; Kongorong 55

d Glencoe 43

15 & UNDER

Border Districts 39 (R Pomery, M Chenhall) d Kybybolite 36 ( A Williams, A Miles)

Bordertown 36 (A Deans, I Damin) d Lucindale 17 (A Buckett, T Campbell)

Naracoorte 41 (M Hanlon, H Sambell) d Kingston 33 (S Miller, N Pink)

Mundulla 32 (C Svilans. K Turner) d Keith 18 (M Wilsdon, T Stewart)

Penola 58 (E Oswald, A Auld) d Padthaway 19 (G Buick, N McConnell)

DIVISION ONE

Kingston 46 (A Mules, P Stenner) d Naracoorte 24 (L Midwinter, A Woosnam)

Penola 55 (T Lythgo, S O’Brien) d Padthaway 37 (M Rothe, G Buick)

DIVISION TWO

Border Disricts 43 (G Mahney, L Larder) d Kybybolite 28 (C Copping, L Williams)

Bordertown 41 (A Blackwell, A Saraosos) d Lucindale 29 (H Reed, B Schubert)

Naracoorte 72 (C Schroder, C Stewart) d Kingston 8 (G Miller, L Harrison)

Keith 51 (L Clark, D Logan-Byrne) d Mundulla 31 (H Davis, A Carter)

Padthaway 47 (H Edwards, G Mathews) d Penola 27 (M O’Brien, M Marlow)

DIVISION THREE

Kybybolite 69 (B Porter, P Rasheed) d Border Districts 9 (L Johnson, M Brown)

Lucindale 24 (L Wilkin, M Hann) d Bordertown 4 (S Warren, E Wegener)

13 & UNDER A

Border Districts 37 (I Mahney, M Mueller) d Kybybolite 35 (A Redding, P Wardle)

Bordertown 25 (E Twigden, E Steele) d Lucindale 5 (L Thompson, M Raedel)

Naracoorte 29 (G Midwinter, P Ryan) d Kingston 9 (A Rasheed, C Pink)

Mundulla 19 (O Excell, M Kennett) d Keith 8 (K Evans, I McLeay)

13 & UNDER B

(82)

3.5 (23)

Best - Border Ditricts: Jameson Bower, Zac Richards, Fraser Adams, Daniel Skinner, Dylan Auciello, Mackenzie Bower. Kybybolite: William Shepherd, Billy Laurie, Jospeh Schultz, Mackenzie Ryan, Callum Masters, William Thorp.

Bordertown

(51)

(29)

Best - Lucindale: Riley MacFarlane, Brad Agnew, Trvis Ware, Josh Teakle, Matt kelsh, Henry Ttrgoweth. Bordertown: Bryce Damin, Cam Dahlitz, Lochie Eats, Angus Day, Hayden Shuttleworth.

(85)

(69)

Goals - Kingston: Thomas Matsouliadis, William Watts, Cody Benson, James

Siviour, Jed Castley, Trvis Burns. Naracoorte: Matt Willson, Rory Taggart, Darcy McKenny, Sam Thomson, Nathan Davey, Tyler Thomson.

Mundulla

Keith

(95)

(55)

Best - Mundulla: Jacob Grosser, James Hinge, Jake McGrice, Fred Stephens, Reagan Tink, Elliot jaeschke. Keith: Max Cunningham, Edward Bray, Coby Read, Tom Geyer, Jacob Graetz, Ryan Batlett.

Penola

Padthaway

(87)

5.8 (38)

Best - Penola: Jayden Eldridge, Scott Merrett, Jordan Galpin, Brad Merrett, Gus Eckermann, Garret Ha. Padthaway: Mitchell Minns, Michael Cotter, Tobin Cox, Darcy Boyanton, Thomas Edwards, Will Verco.

RESERVES

Kybybolite 12.14 (86) d Border Distrcts 2.6 (18)

Lucindale 8.4 (52) d Bordertown 5.6 (36)

Naracorote 9.7 (61) d Kingston 4.8 (32)

Keith 11.2 (68) d Mundulla 7.4 (46)

Penola 14.11 (95) d Padthaway 9.4 (58)

SENIOR COLTS

Bordertown 10.17 (77) d Padthaway/Lucindale 2.5 (17)

Naracoorte 15.8 (98) d Kingston 1.2 (8)

Kybybolite 14.15 (99) d Border Districts 1.1 (7)

Keith 9.0 (48) d Mundulla 6.6 (42)

JUNIOR COLTS

Keith 4.3 (27) d Mundulla 4.2 (26)

Naracoorte 8.12 (60) d Kingston 0.0(0)

Kybybolite 5.5 (35) drew with Border Districts 5.5 (35)

Padthaway/Lucindale 10.12 (72) d Bordertown 0.8 (8)

Hatherleigh 58 d Robe 18; Port MacDonnell 37 d Mt Burr 31; kalangadoo 105 d Nangwarry 12; Glencoe 34 d Kongorong 19

13 & UNDER

Hatherleigh 47 d Robe 11; Mt Burr 33 d Port MacDonnell 31; Kalangadoo 63 d Nangwarry 13; Glencoe 58 d Kongorong 5

Indoor bowls

Kimberly-Clark Australia

Pennants - Round 3

Kilsby Shield

Commercial Club 59 d RSL & District 42, Wandilo Water Rats 65 d Mil Lel 46, Glenburnie 76 d Kongorong 37, Post-Tel Bye Malseed Shield

Moorak Red 66 d Glencoe 39, Blue Lake Bowlers Blue 56 d Blue Lake Bowlers White 40, Moorak Blue 65 d Saints 53 Shield Qualification - Premiership Table after round 3

Kilsby Shield

Wandilo Water Rats 4 points, 126.92%; Post-Tel 4,122.10; Commercial Club 4, 116.33; Glenburnie 2, 111.83; RSL & District 2, 92.02; Mil Lel 2, 87.28; Kongorong 0, 56.93

Malseed Shield

Moorak Blue 6, 134.45; Blue Lake Bowlers Blue 4, 116.23; Moorak Red 4, 114.18; Blue Lake Bowlers White 2, 93.33; Saints 2, 92.34; Glencoe 0, 65.21

Kybybolite 8 (M Ottoson-Crossling, E Crossling) d Border Districts 5 (L Batson, P Schultz)

Padthaway 6 (E Orton, D Cornish) drew Penola 6

Western Border Football

Best - West: Lawrence Bradley-Brown, Kyle Giddings, Andrew Stone, Jesse Pfitzner, Brandon Newton, Michael Minuzzo. East: Reece Lillecrap, Nick Lock, Jesse PLunkett, Noah Gollan, Carl Slape, Jarvi Mee.

Best - Millicent: Clint Gallio, Sam Willis, Hamish Nitschke, Caleb Williams, Finn Grimes, Jacob Carger. North: Bradley Adams, Jake Schutz, Sam Egan, Nick McInerney, Sam Stafford, Dale Bachmann.

Best - Casterton Sandford: Hamish Mccrae, Diarmid Cleary, Adam McKinnon, Jarrod OBrien, Dylan Ayton, Elwood Geary South: Taylor Saffin, Nelson Forbes, Riley Sturges, Oliver Thomson, Bronson Saffin, Chris Fallas RESERVES

West Gambier 15.11 (101) d East Gambier 0.1 (1)

Millicent 25.12 (162) d North Gambier 0.0 (0)

South Gambier 11.7 (73) d Casterton Sandford 2.4 (16)

UNDER 18

West Gambier 11.8 (74) d East Gambier 3.4 (22)

North Gambier 12.7 (79) d Millcient 5.6 (36)

UNDER 16

West Gambier 5.11 (41) d East Gam bier 0.7 (7)

North Gambier 10.5 (65) d Millicent 4.3 (27)

South Gambier 10.5 (65) d Casterton Sandford 4.2 (26)

UNDER 14

East Gambier 11.13 (79) d West Gambier 0.5 (5)

North Gambier 11.1 (67) d Millicent 3.5 (23)

South Gambier 19.18 (132) d Casterton Sandford 0.0 (0)

Table tennis back in action for Autumn

Three grades for the current season as plenty of new faces try their hand at the sport

Mount Gambier Table Tennis Club commenced its Autumn Season this week, with many regular players returning and some new faces displaying their skills for the first time. The competition

format has been organised into 3 grades this season, each grade comprising 5 teams of 3 players. The first A-grade matchup saw the returning Chandler Jantosh captaining the Trotters

against The Gunners led by Scott Davies. Davies fired the first shot, overcoming Trotters player Felix Owusu in four gruelling games, before Sanith Ghetia backed up with dominant performance against Jantosh, giving the Gunners a strong 2-0 start. Robin Pellen finally kick-started the Trotters’ season, coming back from a 2-1 deficit to outlast Ward Freeman in their seesawing 5-game encounter. A stretch of 3 consecutive victories for the Gunners team through the middle section of the match proved the difference, the Gunners taking the overall victory by 7 rubbers to 4. The second A-Grade match was a battle of the titans, Leigh Barry’s Toffees taking on Travis Sweet’s Villains. Sweet was made to fight hard against his Toffees opponent in Kevin Patzel in their first singles rubber. The first game went down to the wire, Sweet eventually edging out Patzel 12 points to 10. Patzel hit back, taking the second to square the ledger before Sweet lifted the tempo, dominating the third and fourth games to close out the rubber, giving his Villains side a 1-0 lead. Barry had no trouble equalizing for the Toffees, clinically disposing of Villains player Mark Bachmann in their hit out, before Sirinat Sweet did likewise against David Harris-Jones to restore the

Villains’ lead once again. Barry overcame Sirinat in their encounter later in the night, the result sparking a run of 5 straight victories for the Toffees to snuff out any chance of a Villains’ resistance. The Toffees would go on to post an 8-3 triumph.

B-Grade served up three close matches. A solid clean sheet performance from Justin Hutchesson, well supported by Alex McGregor and Joel Schaefer gave the Seasiders team a slender victory over returning veteran Sarah Thomson’s Potters team by 6 rubbers to 5. The second B-Grade match produced a similar result, this time it was Rayelene Hutchesson playing the hero with a superb individual performance, guiding her Cottages team to a 6-5 win against Cameron Beal’s Hammmers. The last of the B-Grade clashes for the night saw the Garry Hocking’s Spurs take on Allan Withers’ Red Devils. After Hocking’s team had claimed 5 of the first 6 rubbers, Withers and co. made a late charge, winning the next three but just fell short, Spurs posting a 7-5 first up victory.

C-Grade had Tracey Rawlings’ Wolves locking horns with Lenny Van Der Linde’s Rams, while Chris McGregor led the Clarets into battle against Ezekiel Coutts and his Blades team. Rams player Lenny

Van Der Linde went undefeated on opening night, but his efforts weren’t enough to match an even team performance from Rawlings and Annelise Holtz; the Wolves holding on for a 4-3 win. Wolves player Rawlings’ tense 5-game battle of attrition with Rams player Heather McGregor provided a highlight of the night, Rawlings claiming the first two games and seeming to be in total control before McGregor miraculously bounced back to claim the next two. Rawlings’ determination came to the fore in the decider, skipping out to an early lead which she would not relinquish, going on to record a comfortable 11-5 win. By contrast, the Clarets dominated from the outset against Blades enroute to a 9-2 victory. McGregor and Nathaniel Harris-Jones posted clean sheets for the victors, while the only positive for the Blades was a maiden victory for newcomer Jarrah Schaefer against Clarets player Angus Billing.

3 Rubber winners

A Grade: Leigh Barry (Toffees), Scott Davies (Gunners).

B Grade: Justin Hutchesson (Seasiders), Rayelene Hutchesson (Cottages)

C Grade: Lenny Van Der Linde (Rams), Chris McGregor, Nathaniel Harris-Jones (Clarets).

Smith earns back to back wins Club championships to be decided this week after some tough semi final action

A small field of players took to the fairways last Wednesday to play a stableford competition at the Mount Gam bier Golf Club.

A runaway winner was Carol Smith with a wonderful score of 41 points, five shots clear of her nearest rival in Helen Heaver on 36 points.

Smith had back to back wins last week after struggling with her game recently. Great to see her up at the top again. Julie Hanel was next with 34 points.

Novelty prizes went to Carol Davis on the 8th hole for her accuracy and also her long drive

in A Grade. Carol Smith was the best in B Grade and Helen Heaver in C Grade.

Also last Wednesday the semi finals of the club championships were played.

In A Grade two previous club champions played off with Faye Mainwaring getting the better of Jennifer Van Rijthoven to proceed to the final next week with a score of 4/3.

In the other semi final Bernie Jennings, also a previous winner, took out the honours over Janina Morrison who was playing in her first A Grade championship,

Jennings won 4/3 as well. Mainwaring and Jennings both very competitive players should have a fantastic battle over 36 holes in the final this Wednesday.

In the B Grade after having a bye in the quarter final Penne Saffin came out and had win over Helen McIntyre. Her excellent putting made it difficult for McIntyre to close the gap and won 3/2.

Kate McCormick and Jennette Braun played the other final in this grade with McCormick playing a very solid game and will go on to play Penne Saffin, this should be a

great contest over 36 holes.

C grade saw Trudy Johnson playing in her first club final taking on the ever experienced Betty McKecknie in what was another great game.

McKecknie made a late charge but ran out of holes in the end with Johnson winning 3/1.

The final pairing was Mary Kentish and Lizzie Clements with the later taking out the honours 4/2.

The final should be very interesting over 27 holes with both Clements and Johnson being first timers and long hitters and bringing their handicaps down regularly.

Doubting they will be playing in this grade for much longer.

In the D Grade the girls play a 18 hole stableford competition and this will be between Julie Hanel and Linda Boylan.

Tee off for the club championships will start at 8.36am on Wednesday followed by pizza presentations from 5pm. Good golfing to all players.

MAY 6 RESULTS

Only 10 players took to the course due to the unpredictable weather. Helen Gregory was the winner with net 79 one shot ahead of Trudy Johnson 80.

SPORT

Clock is ticking towards 100 Mile Classic

The Limestone Coast will welcome some of the best riders in Australia for the She’s Apples 100 Mile Men’s Classic and the Pristine Skin & Laser Clinic, Fennell Forestry and GT Bobcat 111km Women’s Classic, to be held on May 20. First held in 1933, this race is one of the longest running races that is still handicapped. This is the 86th running of the 100 Mile Classic for men. Held over 100 miles (or 160km), this race attracts the finest riders in Australia including members of the Australian Olympic teams. Mount Gambier Cycling Club is proud to host this event, with thanks to SA Police and the Mount Gambier City Council and the many sponsors. With more than $14,000 in prizes to be shared amongst the riders over the weekend, this race attracts a high quality field. As a handicapped race, the entrants will be grouped and leave at different times with the hope that they will all arrive together at the finish line. The first riders will leave from White Avenue, near Millard Street, at 10am, with the fastest group leaving approximately 60 minutes later. From there the riders proceed along White Avenue and Benara Road, turning on to the Kongorong –Tantanoola Road to Millicent. At Millicent the riders turn at Short Street, and return along Millicent Road to Glencoe via Mile Hill Rd. On leaving Glencoe, riders proceed along the Kangaroo Flat Road to Millicent Road then along Jubilee Highway West to Tollner Road, White Avenue and Grant Ave. Riders continue down Bay Road to Port MacDonnell and then turn for the return to Mount Gambier. The finish will be on Bay Road near the police station, at approximately 2.30pm.

The women’s classic is held as a race within a race, with the females racing in their own handicapped groups for their own 111km race, starting at a similar time to the men.

This is the 5th iteration of this race, first organised by the Mt Gambier Cycling Club in 2018, and with increased sponsorship from Fennell Forestry and GT Bobcat, along with the continued support of Pristine Skin & Laser Clinic, the prizemoney for the women’s race includes $2000 for the winner, one of the richer purses in Australian cycling.

Once again, the cream of Australia’s female riders are expected to attend, including hopefully the riders from Team

Bridgelane who recently took out the top four places of the Grafton to Inverell race. There is prizemoney for the first rider to cross the line, as well as for the fastest time.

The Fennell Forestry, GT Bobcat and Pristine Skin and Laser Clinic Women’s 111km Classic will start from the same place, again with the riders handicapped according to their projected speed.

The ladies will follow the same course as the men out to Millicent and back, until they arrive at the corner of Bay Rd and Grant Ave where they will turn left. The finish will be on Bay Road near the police station, at approximately 2.15pm.

Crowds are more than welcome

to cheer on the riders. Some good places to watch the riders will be as the groups come through Millicent; or at the top of Range Hill; as the riders head up Grant Avenue; or as the groups start coming together near the Bellum Hotel.

Of course, the thrilling downhill finish past the Blue Lake and down Bay Rd will see the riders reaching amazing speeds in the race to the line.

The junior riders will not miss out, with the running of the ASW Lawyers Junior Classic at 9am. The U11/13 riders will race a 10km

from Yahl to the Border rd and return. This course is familiar to our local riders, and we look forward to sharing the road with young riders from around the state who will be looking to participate particularly in the Kermesse on Sunday which forms part of the SA Junior Road State Series.

On the morning of May 21 will see the Blue Lake and John Watson Drive closed as the riders tackle laps around the Blue Lake for the MGA Insurance and Native Plant Wholesalers South Australian Kermesse Championships.

Junior racers will tackle from 3 to

and Women’s (50 minutes + 2 laps) Open Championships. The start/finish line will be on John Watson Drive, between Crouch St South and Sunnyside Drive. The close quarters racing should be enjoyable to watch, and the public is welcome.

Cyclists are notoriously late in entering, and have until May 14 to sign up, but confirmed local starters include Colin Weatherill, and former winner Matthew Opperman. Patrick Langsmith and Sarah Dally are also two local young riders who have signed up to race for the first time in their

COUNTDOWN TO THE 2023 100 MILE CLASSIC: (Above main) Scratch bunch for 100 Mile Classic on the chase in 2023 (above top row from left) 2023 100 Mile Classic winnerArturs Markovs crossing the line & 2023 limit bunch 111km Pristine Skin and Laser Clinic Womens Classic and (bottom row from left) Fastest Female - Chelsea Holmes (right) with Tina Opperman & 2023 First Mount Gambier rider home - Rob Mann with City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin OAM.

Making their mark on the State stage

Limestone Coast bowlers represent the region at the 2023 Prestige Medley

The 2023 Prestige Medley was held late last month between the 12 Regions across South Australia. Each region fielded nine players for the two day event, which included pairs, triples and fours.

The women played at Playford Bowling Club and the men at Modbury, both greens undercover.

The women from this region, which is Region 1, were in Pool 2 and had a very successful two days, beating the eventual winner Metro South during the course of the rounds.

The women’s play off between Metro East and Metro South was won by South 44 shots 9 points to 35 shots 3 points. South Eastern came in second position which made them equal third with Yorke Peninsula.

Women:

Pool 1:

Metro East – Region 10

51 pts +68

Yorke Peninsula – Region 2

31 pts +22

Metro West - Region 12

31 pts -29

North Eastern – Region 4

27 pts -13

Eyre Peninsula – Region 5

22 pts -25

Fleurieu & KI – Region 7

18 pts -23

Pool 2:

Metro South – Region 11

37 pts +29

South Eastern – Region 1

32 pts +10

Eastern - Region 6

32 pts -12

Upper North – Region 3

28 pts -23

Lower North – Region 8

26 pts -8

Metro North – Region 9

25pts -4

Individual Scores:

Triples: Jodi Kotz (sk) Sarah Ross

and Cathy Healy 2 Wins 3 Loss +3

Pairs: Heather Richards (sk) Jenny Bowering 2 Wins 1 Draw, 2 Loss even

Fours: Belinda Pepper (sk) Judith Grosvenor, Lindy Mark, Jodi Mark 2

Wins, 1 Draw, 2 Loss +7

Men:

Pool 1

York Peninsular – Region 2

42 pts +36

Metro East – Region 10

33 pts +15

Fleurieu & KI – Region 7

30 pts +7

Metro West – Region 12

30 pts +5

North Eastern – Region 4

24 pts -19

Eyre Peninsula – Region 5

21 pts -44

Pool 2:

Metro North – Region 9

44 pts +52

Metro South – Region 11

43 pts +41

Lower North – Region 8

30 pts -19

Upper North – Region 3

28 pts +10

Eastern – Region 6

18 pts -42

South Eastern – Region 1

17 pts -42

Individual Scores:

Triples: Chris Waugh (sk) Tony Bowditch and Dean Burgoyne 2

Wins, 3 Loss -5

Pairs: Greg Carpenter (sk) Eric Pitt 1

win 4 loss -20

Fours: Adam Wilson (sk) Wayne Ross, Ian Williams, Tim Wrightson 3

Wins, 2 Loss -17Z

REGION 1 WOMEN’S TEAM: (Top right - back row) Sarah Ross, Heather Richards, Judy Grosvenor, Jodi Mark, Cathy Healy and (front row) Lindy Mark, Jodi Kotz, Kathy Brooks (manager) Belinda Pepper & Jenny Bowering

REGION 1 MEN’S TEAM: (Top right - back row) Tony Bowditch, Neil Watts (Manager) Adam Wilson, Eric Pitt, Greg Carpenter and (front row) Tim Wrightson, Dean Burgoyne, Wayne Ross, Ian Willliams & Chris Waugh

Millicent takes South East Women’s A Grade title

In wet and extremely windy horrible conditions the Millicent Golf Club had 18 women play a stroke round for the monthly medal.

The club also had two teams make the South East

Women’s District Pennants finals with the A Grade team

taking the title defeating Lucindale. The Division 1 team lost to Kingston.

WINNERS

A Grade: Val Williams 75 countback & Runner up: Bronwyn Clarke 75

B Grade: Karen Altschwager 73 & Runner up: Annie Maclennan 76 countback

9 hole comp: front 9: Bec Shanks 35.5 & Ball winners: Bec Shanks 76, Sue Ireland 76, Mary Winser 76

MONTHLY MEDAL WINNER: Karen Altschwager 73 nett.

NTP 3rd: Bronwyn Clarke

NTP 2nd shot 12th hcp 0-24: Bronwyn Clarke

NTP 2nd shot 17th hcp 25-54: Debbie Tincknell

NTP 2nd shot 5th hcp 32-54: Heidi Muhovics

Long drive: 0-24: Kirsty Bailey ; 25-35: Debbie Tincknell ; 36-54: Heidi Muhovics ; Birdie: Kirsty Bailey

Putting: A Grade: Bronwyn Clarke 27putts & B Grade: Sharne Peacock 34putts & Annie Maclennan 34putts

STROKE ROUND PODIUM: (Left) Annie Maclennan, Bronwyn Clarke & Val Williams.

A GRADE PENNANT WINNING TEAM: (Right) Mary Winser, Helen Chilton, Sue Agnew, Alex Lambert & Kirsty Bailey

New facility unveiled at Mundulla

Al levels of government work together to fund new changeroom facilities

Member for Barker Tony Pasin joined the Tatiara District Council and the Mundulla Football Netball Club to officially open new changeroom facilities at the Mundulla Oval.

The $1million project was supported with $300,000 in funding from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, a former Coalition Government initiative.

Mr Pasin said the LRCI program was unique in that it responds to expressed local needs rather than being invested via top down determined priorities and strategies.

“I’m incredibly proud of the support provided to Local Government through the LRCI Program because it’s projects like this that ensure our productive and vibrant region remains strong, resilient and prosperous in the long term,” Mr Pasin said.

The $3.25 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program supports Local Government around Australia to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects, creating jobs and long-lasting benefits for communities.

The Tatiara Local Government area is benefiting from the

LRCI program with investments into the Bordertown and Keith swimming pools, the Nalang Creek pedestrian bridge and footpath, Padthaway Netball Club, Bordertown and Keith Football Clubs and Keith and Padthaway Bowling Clubs as well as many local road upgrades. “It’s all part of ensuring that local communities remain a great place to live, work and raise a family,” Mr Pasin said.

The South Australian State Government also contributed $445,000 to the project with the balance from the Mundulla Football Club. The project has constructed a unisex change room including amenities, office space, umpire’s room and storage.

“This is a fantastic example of working together to deliver for the Mundulla community,” Mr Pasin said.

Mundulla Football Club president Brendon Geary said the new facility was a game changer for the club and the project wouldn’t have been possible without the funding support from Government.

“The project means that the club has a fantastic facility for generations to come. The facility will help ensure that all Mundulla user groups can benefit for the long term,” Mr Geary said.

Perryman makes the best of tough conditions

Blue Lake Golf Club ladies battle wild weather to tackle 3rd round of Metro Silver Salver

The 3rd round of the Metro Bakery and Cafe sponsored Silver Salver was held at the Blue lake Golf ClubWednesday.

One could say the weather of cold, wet and windy was firstly not conducive to good scores being recorded but add a par competition and it was not every golfers way to spend a day on the fairways

Numbers were down and kudos to the 17 that fronted up especially the winner in Division1, Dianne Perryman (pictured) off a 20 handicap signing for 2-down, went out in style paring the 1st and 3rd

APRIL 29 RESULTS

with handicap plusses on the 6th and 7th turning to the 10th 3-up.

The back nine proved to be a lot harder to score having 5-down.

Trudy Herbert off 28 signed for 5-down after having that on the front-nine that included 2-plusses and a consistent back nine of square and helped her win a countback with Sue Agars also 5-down.

The struggles were very obvious in Division 2 with most finding scoring very hard and it was Carol Melhuish coming home with 6-down to collect the first prize voucher. The front nine was the

most difficult for Melhuish turning 6-down but was able to add three plusses on the back- nine for all square score.

Lesley McPherson would probably like to forget her day, not faring well with 12-down but at least she was out there doing it and collected a voucher for her tenacity.

Most the special event prizes went to Josie Ashby for nearest to the pin on the 16th after a birdie resulting from a chip-in ferret and winning the pro-shot on the 5th.

Another to have chip-in ferret were Bev Pascoe 8th and 15th

The 4th round in stroke format of the Jetts Fitness Mt Gambier summer trophy was well attended by 17 women on April 29 and winning the accolades was Kate Hommelhoff with a resounding nett 68.

Kate’s card of 96/28 included four pars in the 46 strokes on the outward nine and a par on the 12th and birdie on the 13th with 50 strokes on the inward nine, winning her not only the Jetts prize but also a sleeve ofSrixon balls and the Blue Lake Golf Club voucher.

The second Jetts prize went to Ronda Edwards 90/15/75, splits of 47/43 included five pars and she also won the putting competition.

A four way countback was required with Lyn Annand 108/33/75, Helen Stratford 94/19/75, Josie Ashby 97/22/75 and Dianne Perryman 95/20/75 and it was Annand taking 3rd place on the podium

The long drive on the 6th was won by Josie Ashby

OFFICIAL OPENING: (Member for Barker Tony Pasin; Tatiara Mayor Liz Goossens; Mundulla Foobtall Club president Brendon Geary & Member for MacKillop Nick McBride

Sharp shooter Kent continues to lead the way

Ninety-two competitors nominated for the second South Australian Field & Game state team qualification of the 2023 season. Sponsors for the day included O.G. Roberts & Co, Millicent Tyre Centre & Cocky`s AutoPro.

Ken Atkin and his hard working crew set some challenging targets to test the shooter`s skills at Burrungule Park in perfect Autumnal weather conditions. Jacqui Doloughan and her hard working crew kept all competitors well fed serving delicious home cooked fare.

Jeremy Kent shot 71/75 to claim the Gambier Shooting Supplies

High Gun and continue his rich vein of form. Jamie Dunn claimed honours in AA Grade after a shoot off with Danny Bellinger with both having shot 70/75 Tony Sellars also shot 70/75 to win the Seniors category. Next Sporting Clay Shoot at Burrungule park English Sporting Nationals May 27 and 28 (200

Targets)

1. Seniors: Tony Sellars, Leigh Dunn & Ken Atkin

2. Ladies: Jo Backhouse & Tasha Bellinger

3. C Grade: Michael Gates & Kyle Dodman

4. Veterans Ernie Scheidl & Neville Kent

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