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City of Mount Gambier is taking a step toward a more sustainable future in partnership with solar technology provider ShineHub. The Community Renewables Program will launch in July to help residents cut energy bills and reduce carbon emissions. Read full article

Opening on Friday 20 June at 6:00pm, Almost Here, Almost Now is a new exhibition that draws on the collections of both The Riddoch and the National Gallery of Australia. On view from Saturday 21 June to Sunday 24 August 2025, the exhibition brings together major works by Australian artists to explore questions of identity, belonging, and our evolving relationship with land and sky. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier and the North Gambier Football Netball Club will jointly fund the preparation of concept plans for the redevelopment of the Vansittart Park grandstand. Read full article

Mount Gambier Library in conjunction with the Mount Gambier Migrant Resource Centre will celebrate Refugee Week with a community morning tea and launch of the Finding Freedom exhibition on Monday 16 June at 10:00am at Mount Gambier Library. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier encourages the community to contribute their thoughts to the South Australian Regional Public Transport Review. Public transport in Mount Gambier, and across South Australia, is the responsibility of the Government of South Australia, via the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT). Read full article

Portraits of our Elders is set to open at the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre this month, offering an intimate glimpse into the lives, stories, and enduring spirit of Aboriginal Elders from the South East. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier Council meetings will now be held at City Hall, instead of the Council Chambers due to ongoing maintenance delays to the Civic Centre lift. Read full article

The City of Mount Gambier has released its draft 2025/2026 Annual Business Plan and Budget for public consultation. The $52.2 million draft plan outlines Council’s key priorities, strategic projects and the continued delivery of essential services for the coming financial year. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier celebrated National Volunteers Week with a morning tea for volunteers from across the organisation. Council extends our heartfelt thanks to each and every volunteer who contributes to life in our city. Read full article

Mount Gambier Library will host a National Simultaneous Storytime event later this month, celebrating the book The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell. Read full article