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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

Vietnam War veteran, Greg Carter will showcase his powerful collection of photographs and personal stories with his presentation Vietnam: Through the eyes of a Digger at Mount Gambier Library on Saturday 2 August at 11:00am. Read full article

Friends of the Library Mount Gambier will hold their annual Big Book Sale on Saturday 26 July 2025, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Mount Gambier Library. Donations of books and other items are currently being sought to support the event. Proceeds from the sale will be reinvested in to library resources, as part of the Friends’ major annual fundraising effort. Read full article

‘Cast in Blue’ Mount Gambier’s latest cultural landmark was unveiled in the CBD today, a bold public artwork by Melbourne based artists Mitch Walker and Tom Proctor of Huna Studio, installed on Bay Road outside the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier is now accepting applications for round one of the 2025/2026 Grants and Sponsorship Program. The streamlined program combines all funding streams into two application rounds each year, providing a more accessible and coordinated approach to support the local community. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier in collaboration with Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation, will host the annual NAIDOC Week community celebration on Monday 7 July 2025 with a gathering at Cave Garden/Thugi from 9:30am. Read full article