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​Inspired by childhood memories and family tales, Adelaide-based artist Brianna Speight has taken up residency in Mount Gambier for three weeks to research and create work for her first solo exhibition in Adelaide in April. Brianna will host a photography workshop for children at the Main Corner later this week. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier electors have voted in favour of the Community and Recreation Hub proposal, the largest proposed infrastructure project in Council’s history. Of a total 8,722 elector survey returns, 71.6 per cent voted ‘yes’ in support of the project, and 28.4 per cent voted ‘no’. The total number of 'yes' votes was 6,230 while 2,466 electors voted 'no' with a 0.13 per cent invalid response rate. Read full article

The City of Mount Gambier Junior Sports Assistance Fund has recently made a number of donations to assist local sportspeople. Donations have been made to member organisations Mount Gambier and District Little Athletics, Lower South East Hockey Association, Limestone Coast Football Association and South East Women's Football Association. Read full article

The City of Mount Gambier is seeking community feedback on the shared cycling and walking paths at the Rail Trail to assess demand for additional infrastructure. Read full article

With just four days until Christmas, Uniting Care, ac.care, Lifeline SE, St Vincent de Paul and The Salvation Army are busy distributing hampers, toys, food vouchers and gift cards purchased from donations to the Mount Gambier Community Mayor’s Christmas Appeal through the Christmas Cheer program. Read full article

The 2018 NF McDonnell and Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade Awards were presented at City Hall recently. The Awards were presented by Mayor Lynette Martin OAM and NF McDonnell and Sons Business Manager Ken Sanders. Read full article

As at Tuesday 18 December 2018, a total of 6,207 Community and Recreation Hub postal survey responses have been received by independent survey provider Market Solutions. This represents a response rate of 32.11 per cent of 19,332 electors in the City of Mount Gambier. Read full article

​Graeme Maxwell has been appointed as interim City of Mount Gambier Chief Executive Officer. It follows current CEO Mark McShane’s announcement last month that he will retire from the role in mid-February 2019. Mr Maxwell has extensive experience within the realm of local government. Read full article

​The Mount Gambier ReUse Market was officially opened on Saturday 8 December 2018. The market provides a variety of second hand goods for sale at 3 Eucalypt Drive Mount Gambier and aims to reduce waste going to landfill by upcycling and reusing useful items. Read full article

​The City of Mount Gambier has joined the Compost Revolution, an online platform encouraging Australians to turn food scraps into soil and fertiliser. City residents can cut their waste in half and reduce their carbon footprint just by composting at home. In partnership with the Compost Revolution, Council is offering residents free online training and discounted composting kits to recycle their food scraps at home instead of sending them to landfill. Read full article