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​City of Mount Gambier invites the community to experience Christmas themed Augmented Reality (AR) around the city in the lead up to Christmas through three trails of festive animations viewable via smart phone. Read full article

​In recent weeks, Mount Gambier community groups, businesses and individuals have contributed $7,250 and more than $5,000 in hand made wooden toys to the 2020 Mount Gambier Community Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. Read full article

Mount Gambier is featured on the custom Australian Community Relief MONOPOLY game board to unite regional communities and raise much needed funds for the Australian Red Cross. Read full article

​The 2020 NF McDonnell and Sons Santa’s Boulevard drive through Christmas display has been rescheduled to go ahead at the Blue Lake Sports Park on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2020 between 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Read full article

​Following the State Government decision to lift the COVID-19 SA lockdown early, Council provides the following update regarding Council services. Read full article

Following the State Government announcement today that South Australia is in full lockdown from midnight tonight for the next six days as a result of an outbreak of COVID-19 in Adelaide, I ask that our residents do not panic. Whilst this seems an extreme course of action for Mount Gambier, I fully support the State Government’s decision which is implemented with an abundance of caution to protect our community. Read full article

Due to the COVID-19 SA lockdown, the 2020 NF McDonnell and Sons Santa’s Boulevard drive through Christmas display will not go ahead at Blue Lake Sports Park on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2020 between 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Read full article

In April 2020 City of Mount Gambier implemented a one-way foot traffic directive around the Blue Lake exercise path as a social distancing measure to minimise the risk of the spread of COVID-19. From Tuesday 17 November 2020, use of the path along John Watson Drive will return to two-way pedestrian traffic, however the 750 metre narrow length of path along Bay Road will remain one way, clockwise only. Read full article

​The heritage-listed Mount Gambier Railway Station building exterior has undergone a significant facelift to restore many of the original features to the 102-year-old icon. Read full article

​The City of Mount Gambier Junior Sports Assistance Fund will waive membership fees for member organisations in 2020/2021 to provide financial relief and help local sporting clubs to focus on rebuilding after COVID-19 hindered activity. Read full article