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City of Mount Gambier is disappointed to report another incident of vandalism involving the Cast in Blue sculpture. Read full article

Award winning author Margaret Hickey will return to Mount Gambier Library for the launch of her latest rural crime novel 'An Ill Wind' on Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 7:00pm. Read full article

Author Katherine Jane will launch her debut novel 'Sally: A woman of her time', an Australian story of survival, identity and the enduring power of love, at Mount Gambier Library on Friday 19 September 2025 at 2:00pm. Read full article

Entries are now open for this year’s Mount Gambier Christmas Parade, sponsored by AAM Timber. The parade will be held at 11:00am on Saturday 15 November 2025. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier is renewing its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) with assistance from social profit organisation JFA Purple Orange. The update will align the plan with the new State Disability Inclusion Plan (SDIP) 2025 - 2029 and will reflect the priorities of the community for the next four years. Read full article

The City of Mount Gambier has adopted a Waste and Resource Recovery Master Plan (WRRMP), to progress Council’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the ongoing development of a circular economy. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier in conjunction with Bike SA will host two free bike maintenance courses on Friday 26 September 2025. The two hour courses will provide residents with basic and intermediate knowledge on how to fix a flat tyre and other minor bicycle faults. Read full article

The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre presents two new exhibitions opening on Friday 5 September 2025, each exploring notions of memory and identity. From the impressions of printmakers to the storytelling of central Australian artists, the exhibitions offer a rich and resonant experience for all visitors. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier is pleased to announce the completion of a major upgrade to Frew Park amenities, including the design and construction of new public toilets, road sealing, stormwater drainage improvements, new fencing and seating upgrades. The $486,995 project was made possible through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 4. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier is disappointed by any acts of vandalism to the Cast in Blue sculpture. This is not just an attack on public property, it is an offence under the law and Council is taking the matter seriously. Read full article