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2021 Christmas and New Year Hours and Services
20 December 2021

Throughout the 2021 Christmas and New Year period, Council's hours of operation and services are as follows. Read full article

2021 Christmas and New Year Hours and Services
20 December 2021

Throughout the 2021 Christmas and New Year period, Council's hours of operation and services are as follows. Read full article

2021 – 2022 Partnership Priorities and Advocacy
16 December 2021

Council has endorsed the 2021 - 2022 Partnership Priorities and Advocacy strategic working document outlining initiatives to help to facilitate the growth and prosperity of the local community, the Limestone Coast and South Australia. Read full article

2021 Christmas Appeal donations to eclipse record
16 December 2021

Donations to the Mount Gambier Community Mayor’s Christmas Appeal are set to eclipse the 2020 fundraising record of just over $40,000, with more than $39,000 received so far this year more than a week out from Christmas. Read full article

Council explores tenancy of the Old Railway Station
15 December 2021

The City of Mount Gambier will commence a market sounding process to find a suitable tenant for the old Mount Gambier Railway Station building in the new year, following endorsement at the December Council meeting held last night. Read full article

Homemade Jam Sessions Micro Music Fest
15 December 2021

A group of 28 local musicians will bring live music to Commercial Street businesses as part of the Homemade Jam Sessions to be held from Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 December 2021. Read full article

Governor of South Australia visits Mount Gambier
14 December 2021

Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC Governor of South Australia toured Mount Gambier with City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin OAM this morning during a fleeting visit to the region. Read full article

Riddoch 10th Birthday Celebrations
30 November 2021

The Riddoch Arts and Culture Centre will celebrate its 10th birthday on Friday 10 December 2021 with a program of events showcasing arts, culture and creativity from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. The community is invited to join staff, volunteers, artists and friends to celebrate the milestone with artisan markets, live mural painting, still life drawing, Virtual Reality (VR) demonstrations and more. Read full article

Santa's Boulevard Success
30 November 2021

More than 10,500 people joined the car convoy at the Valley Lakes precinct to see NF McDonnell and Sons Santa’s Boulevard over the past five nights. Demand was strong and free tickets sold out and were replenished several times as interest in the twinkling Christmas display surged. Read full article

Santa’s Boulevard magic begins
26 November 2021

More than 400 cars streamed through the Valley Lake precinct last night to catch a glimpse of NF McDonnell and Sons Santa’s Boulevard on opening night. The twinkling Christmas display is on show each evening until Monday 29 November 2021 and is delighting people of all ages as we herald in the festive season. Read full article