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The Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes has donated more than $2000 to the Junior Sports Assistance Fund to assist financially disadvantaged junior sports people with the costs associated with participating in their chosen sport​. The donation is part of the proceeds from the the club's annual OneFortyOne Blue Lake Fun Run.​ Read full article

The City of Mount Gambier will meet to consider the submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) for funding under the Federal Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) for the proposed Mount Gambier Regional Sport and Recreation Centre at a Special Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday 24 April 2018. Read full article

The City of Mount Gambier invites all interested people to participate in public consultation to review the 2018/2019 Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget following formal endorsement from Council at its meeting on Tuesday 17 April 2018. Read full article

Celebrating its seventh year, 'LOUD in the Library' sees the public space come alive with music, entertainment and activities as a free event that attracts more than 300 young people to launch Youth Week. Read full article

The blank walls on James Street are being transformed into a nature scene by two talented interstate artists as part of the Ripley Arcade Public Art Project. To enhance the cultural integrity and visual appeal in the heart of the CBD, the City of Mount Gambier sought expressions of interest from artists in September 2017 to develop contemporary public art works for the blank walls on James Street near Ripley Arcade and Percy Street. Read full article

Two local basketball high achievers Emily Close and Mitchell Hunter have been announced as joint winners of the 2017 Commercial Club Exceptional Junior Award. The talented young athletes will each receive $500 from the Junior Sports Assistance Fund for their demonstration of exceptional skills and commitment to achieve excellence on the court. Read full article

The City of Mount Gambier Junior Sports Assistance Fund has received a $2,500 boost from the Commercial Club Inc. of Mount Gambier to provide financial support to families of young sports people in our district​. Commercial Club Inc. President Graham Dent presented the donation to the Presiding Member of the Junior Sports Assistance Fund Deputy Mayor Cr Hanna Persello. Read full article

The 2018 Youth Week program from 13 to 22 April will showcase eight unique events held in the City of Mount Gambier and the District Council of Grant including movie nights, live music, workshops and challenges. This year’s theme is ‘Your Future – Your Way’. Read full article

Mount Gambier came alive during the Fringe Festival, 24 March – 2 April 2018 as 12,000 people flocked to various shows and performances, including the Liftoff Party and Showcase event. The party centred around the Cave Garden which was filled with locals and visitors who were keen to celebrate arts, culture, music and great food. Read full article

The City of Mount Gambier is pleased to introduce new Library Manager Georgina Davison. With 26 years’ experience in public libraries in Queensland and the Northern Territory, Georgina is looking forward to getting to know the local community and leading the team renowned for delivering high quality library services. Read full article