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The City of Mount Gambier is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Simpson as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing 3 November 2025. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier has endorsed the distribution of $150,650 in funding and $37,546.80 in in-kind support for round one of the 2025/2026 Grants and Sponsorships Program, following a formal resolution at the Council Meeting held on Tuesday 16 September 2025. Read full article

New South Wales based water investigation and solutions company Photon Water has been awarded a two-year extension to its contract for monitoring water quality at Valley Lake/Ketla Malpi, continuing its vital work to support recreational use and environmental health. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier has installed a temporary enclosed dog exercise area at Blue Lake Sports Park, investing $23,000 as an interim measure until the broader Blue Lake Sports Park Master Plan is implemented. Read full article

Mount Gambier Library is proud to present a special program of events in recognition of Mental Health Month, inviting the community to come together to connect and explore in one of the many activities planned for October 2025. Read full article

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