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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

Australian historical author JJ Carpenter will launch her latest book The Haunting of Kenmore Asylum, a psychological horror at Mount Gambier Library on Saturday 19 July at 11:00am. Read full article

Author, freelance editor and founder and co-host of the writing podcast ‘Secrets from the Green Room’, Irma Gold will launch her latest book Shift at Mount Gambier Library on Wednesday 9 July at 7:00pm. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier has formally adopted its 2025/2026 Annual Business Plan and Budget along with the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) following a Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday 24 June 2025. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier will lodge a submission to the South Australian Government’s Regional Public Transport Review, continuing the push for urgent and long overdue reform to the city’s outdated and inadequate public transport system. Read full article

The welfare of animals is a priority for the City of Mount Gambier, and we remain committed to acting swiftly and responsibly when animals are in need. On Sunday evening 8 June 2025, Council was notified regarding three lambs wandering dangerously close to traffic along Jubilee Highway East. A Council officer responded promptly and, with the immediate safety of both motorists and the animals in mind, worked quickly to remove the lambs from harm. Given the busy traffic conditions, low visibility, and the high risk of a serious accident, the lambs were secured in the nearest safe and enclosed location - Dimjalla Skate Park. Read full article