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Chemical Drop off Day - Saturday 29 November
25 November 2025

This Saturday 29 November 2025 the Waste Transfer Station will hold a free household chemical and paint drop - off day from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Read full article

Mount Gambier Community Mayor’s Christmas Appeal
19 November 2025

The windows of the Old Town Hall on Commercial Street are once again lighting up for Christmas, with two windows already illuminated as the Mount Gambier Community Mayor's Christmas Appeal surpasses $10,000 in donations. Read full article

Feedback invited on draft DAIP
19 November 2025

City of Mount Gambier is seeking community feedback on its draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2025 - 2029. Read full article

Sensitive Santa is back
19 November 2025

Mount Gambier Library is delighted to announce the return of the popular 'Sensitive Santa' sessions for 2025, offering families a calm and personalised experience with Santa. These sessions will run Sunday 14 December 3:00pm – 5:00pm and Monday 15 December 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Read full article

Special Council Meeting - Rating Review
19 November 2025

City of Mount Gambier held a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday 18 November 2025 to hear verbal submissions from members of the public regarding the 2025 Review of the Basis of Rating. Read full article

2025 Christmas Parade Winners
17 November 2025

Commercial Street was alive with colour and excitement on Saturday as thousands of spectators gathered for the 2025 AAM Timber Mount Gambier Christmas Parade, bringing festive cheer to the heart of the city. Read full article

Global bestselling author Heather Morris returns
07 November 2025

Multi-million best-selling author Heather Morris will return to Mount Gambier for the launch of her latest novel The Wish on Tuesday 25 November at 7:00pm at City Hall. Read full article

AAM Timber Christmas Parade nears
07 November 2025

The AAM Timber Mount Gambier Christmas Parade is one of the city’s most anticipated traditions, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate the start of the festive season. On Saturday 15 November 2025 from 11:00am, Commercial Street will come alive with colour, music and community spirit as the parade rolls through the heart of Mount Gambier. Read full article

Crafting inspires change for national recycling week
03 November 2025

Mount Gambier Library is joining forces with local textiles group Twisted Threads, to promote National Recycling Week 10 – 16 November 2025 with a call out for the local to get involved, get creative and give new life to old materials. Read full article

EOI open for Mount Gambier Library Café Operator
28 October 2025

City of Mount Gambier is inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals, businesses, or franchises to operate the café located within the Mount Gambier Library at 6 Watson Terrace. Read full article