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A Christmas Message
22 December 2023

Each year as Christmas draws closer, we remark how quickly the year disappears and it reminds me how important it is that we stop and reflect on how fortunate we are to live in the wonderful community that Mount Gambier is. Read full article

Valley Lake/Ketla Malpi Native Fish Restock
21 December 2023

City of Mount Gambier will apply for a permit from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) to restock the Valley Lake/Ketla Malpi with native fish following a proposal from RecFish SA to consider the recreational fishing and ecotourism initiative. Read full article

The Cat Surprise - Illustrated by 11 year old Olive
21 December 2023

Mount Gambier Library is pleased host a children’s book launch with local budding artist Olive Cotton, Illustrator of ‘The Cat Surprise’ on Thursday 11 January at 10:30am, as part of the City of Mount Gambier’s school holiday program of events. Read full article

Akuna Kindy - Railway Lands Exploration
21 December 2023

About 50 Akuna Kindergarten students presented their ideas for activating the Railway Lands play precinct to the City of Mount Gambier for consideration during the school year. Read full article

2023 Community Christmas Appeal donations
18 December 2023

Donations to the Mount Gambier Community Mayor’s Christmas Appeal are rolling in, the total sitting at just over $30,000 a week before Christmas. Read full article

2023/2024 Christmas and New Year hours and services
18 December 2023

Throughout the 2023/2024 Christmas and New Year period, Council's hours of operation and services are as follows: Read full article

Crater Lakes Mountain Trail Reopened
15 December 2023

The City of Mount Gambier has completed the task of felling large burnt pine trees along the Crater Lakes rim following a fire that ravaged the area in January 2022. The stairs and crater rim path to Centenary Tower are now open to the public following the work, enabling walkers and runners to complete a full loop of the Mountain Trail once again. Read full article

Summer Reading Club 2023 - 2024
05 December 2023

The Mount Gambier Library’s popular Summer Reading Club is back for 2023-2024, commencing Monday 11 December for six weeks of challenges to keep children entertained this summer. Read full article

The Taxidermist exhibition now open
04 December 2023

The Taxidermist solo exhibition by Penola based crochet artist Trevor Smith is now on display at The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre, presenting a new collection of his much-adored crochet sculptures. Read full article

Dog and Cat Management Plan consultation
30 November 2023

Phase two of community consultation is now open for the draft City of Mount Gambier Dog and Cat Management Plan 2024 – 2028. Read full article