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Draft Community Vision out for consultation
20 June 2024

The City of Mount Gambier is pleased to present the draft community vision for Mount Gambier 2035, incorporating an overarching vision statement, ‘A volcanic past with a crystal-clear future’. The community is invited to review the vision and share their thoughts. Read full article

Grants and Sponsorships Information Sessions
20 June 2024

City of Mount Gambier will introduce a new streamlined application process for all community grants and sponsorships from 1 July 2024. Read full article

Jan to farewell Engelbrecht Cave
06 June 2024

After more than 10 years at the helm of iconic Mount Gambier tourism site Engelbrecht Cave, licensee Jan Coleman has decided to hand back the keys to the City of Mount Gambier at the end of June 2024. Read full article

Mount Gambier 2035 - Community Panel
04 June 2024

A community panel comprised of 28 local people from all walks of life have come together to develop a draft community vision for the city’s future for the next 11 years – Mount Gambier 2035. Read full article

Children's book explores megafauna inhabitants
30 May 2024

Mount Gambier Library will host author Bronwyn Saunders with the launch of her picture book ‘Diprotodon: A Megafauna Journey’ on Sunday 9 June at 11:00am. Read full article

Learn how to 'take weight off your mind for good' with Sallyanne Pisk
30 May 2024

Author, dietitian, and mindfulness practitioner Sallyanne Pisk will visit Mount Gambier Library to offer tips and strategies on how to make food and lifestyle choices to improve your health and wellbeing on Wednesday 12 June at 7:00pm. Read full article

Winter exhibitions to open at The Riddoch
29 May 2024

The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre will present three new exhibitions opening to the public on Saturday 15 June as part of the winter program. The exhibitions feature the works of three female artists spanning styles and generations, Clarice Beckett: Paintings from the National Collection, Natalya Hughes: The Interior and Beth Kay: The Feminine Art of Shooting. Read full article

2024/2025 budget out for community consultation
23 May 2024

Council endorsed the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget (ABP&B) 2024/2025, Draft Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) 2025/2034 and the Draft Asset Management Plans (AMPs) 2025/2034 for community consultation at its May 2024 meeting. Read full article

Heather Morris returns for release of 'Sisters under the Rising Sun'
20 May 2024

Author Heather Morris returns to Mount Gambier for the release of 'Sisters Under the Rising Sun' on Monday 27 May at City Hall from 7:00pm. Read full article

Pioneering Cave Diver Ian Lewis visits Mount Gambier Library
20 May 2024

Hydrogeologist and pioneering cave diver Ian Lewis will present a talk 'Ian Lewis - Cave Man' at the Mount Gambier Library on Tuesday 28 May at 6:30pm. Read full article