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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

MusicSA and the City of Mount Gambier are proud to confirm that the 2026 Regional and Remote Music Summit will be held in Mount Gambier, bringing the third national gathering of regional and remote music voices to the Limestone Coast. Read full article

Mount Gambier Library will participate in National Science Week, bringing the successful Super Science Saturday back for 2025. Head to the Mount Gambier Library on Saturday 9 August 2025 between 9:30am to 12:30pm for some science fun. Read full article

Following the announcement of Chief Executive Officer Sarah Philpott’s retirement effective 1 August 2025, Council has begun the recruitment process to fill the role. Read full article

The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre is proud to share the story of a meaningful bequest from a much loved community member and former volunteer, Jill McFarlane, whose generosity has now been immortalised in the gallery’s permanent collection. Read full article

Two exhibitions - JamFactory ICON Julie Blyfield: Chasing a Passion and Phil Riley: I Own a Phil Riley - will open at The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre on Friday 8 August 2025 at 6:00pm, celebrating craftsmanship, creativity and community. Read full article