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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

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

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

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

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

City of Mount Gambier is undertaking a comprehensive review of its rating structure to ensure fairness and equity, and so that it continues to meet the evolving needs of the growing community. With rate revenue contributing more than 63 per cent of Council’s total income in the 2025/2026 budget, the review is a key step in maintaining a sustainable and relevant approach to raising revenue to fund community services and infrastructure. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier invites community feedback on its proposed By-Law provisions - local rules made under the Local Government Act 1999 that allow Council to permit certain activities, require permission for others, and prohibit some altogether. Read full article

Mount Gambier locals and visitors can now take home their very own unique piece of the city with the arrival of the Cast in Blue plush toys. Read full article

Mount Gambier’s beloved Christmas Parade returns on Saturday 15 November 2025, and this year LinkSA is helping make the festivities more inclusive and accessible for all. Read full article

In 2025, the Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes generously donated $3,000 to the Youth Empowerment Sports Program, aimed at supporting junior athletes facing barriers to participation in their chosen sport. Read full article