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The local community has raised a record breaking $51,231.60 for the 2021 Mount Gambier Community Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, eclipsing the 2020 fundraising record of just over $40,000. Read full article

Emergency services and City of Mount Gambier are urging the community to stay away from the Crater Lakes precinct following a fire that burned 50 hectares of grass and scrub last week. The call comes as people have been spotted walking in the area despite the ongoing danger to public safety. Read full article

The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre will present two new exhibitions opening to the public on Saturday 5 February 2022. Curious Minds: Women of the South East will present the work of three iconic women of the region, well known for their fiercely independent spirit and enduring art legacy, while Petrichor will showcase video work by early career artist Georgia Button. Read full article

The Crater Lakes area will remain closed to ensure public safety for at least another week as damage and hazard assessment begins following a grass and scrub fire which began burning early on Tuesday morning 25 January 2022 and was contained by Wednesday afternoon 26 January 2022. Read full article

Mount Gambier is now home to eight new Australian citizens following a Citizenship Ceremony conducted by City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin on Australia Day earlier this week. Read full article

The Crater Lakes was returned to the care and control of the City of Mount Gambier late this afternoon following a fire on the western side of the precinct. The fire blackened about 50 hectares of grass, scrub and vegetation since it was first reported early on Tuesday morning. The area remains closed until further notice to ensure public safety, enable ongoing fire monitoring and for damage and hazard assessment to begin. Read full article

The grass and scrub fire on the western side of the Crater Lakes precinct is now contained. The fire is still smouldering and the area remains closed until further notice to enable fire control to continue in the coming days and for damage assessment to begin. Read full article

The City of Mount Gambier will provide a total of $20,000 to owners of local heritage listed properties following Council endorsement of 19 applications for funding under the 2021/2022 Local Heritage Restoration Fund. Read full article

The draft City of Mount Gambier Sport, Recreation and Open Space Strategy (SROSS) is open for community consultation. The first of its kind for the city, the strategy provides strategic direction for the future development and management of Council’s open spaces. Read full article

Two water quality monitoring floats have been deployed at the Valley Lake today to determine the algae species present in the water as a first step towards improving water quality for recreational use. Read full article