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Plans for revised Christmas Parade underway
10 September 2020

​The 2020 NF McDonnell and Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade will take the form of a static display at Blue Lake Sports Park due to COVID-19 requirements. The event will be held on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2020 and will provide an opportunity for residents to drive through to view a Christmas-themed display. Read full article

Australian master of fiction Victoria Purman to visit
04 September 2020

​Mount Gambier Library will host author Victoria Purman to celebrate her latest release The Women’s Pages on Thursday 17 September 2020 at 7:00pm. Hailed as the master of Australian fiction, Victoria will discuss her latest book based on real experiences of post-war Australian women at the event to be held in the Dress Circle at The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre. Read full article

Head contractor appointed for Rec Hub
28 August 2020

​The Mount Gambier Community and Recreation Hub will progress to construction in coming weeks following the completion of the tender process and execution of the building contract, with BADGE Constructions awarded the head contractor tender. Read full article

A message from Mayor Martin
20 August 2020

​I am aware of, and understand our community’s concerns and anxiety surrounding COVID-19, including the border restrictions coming into effect this week and the impact this is having on families, businesses, farmers and the broader community. Read full article

COVID-19 changes Christmas Parade plans
18 August 2020

The 2020 NF McDonnell and Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade will look a little different with Council tonight deciding to proceed with a different format for the event due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. Read full article

Mount Gambier declared RV friendly city
17 August 2020

​The City of Mount Gambier has recently been declared ‘RV friendly’ following an application made to The Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA). ​ Read full article

2020/2021 Creative Arts Fund now open
17 August 2020

​The 2020/2021 City of Mount Gambier Creative Arts Fund is now open for applications, with a total of $50,000 available to local artists, not-for-profit organisations and community groups to support the delivery of vibrant, creative and contemporary projects. Read full article

Sport and Recreation Capital Works Program open
11 August 2020

The 2020/2021 City of Mount Gambier Sport and Recreation Capital Works Program is now open for applications. The program is open to sport and recreation groups and organisations within Mount Gambier and aims to encourage and assist in the development and capital renewal of sport and recreation infrastructure within the City. Read full article

Library to dive into Science Week 2020
07 August 2020

​Mount Gambier Library is diving deep into the 2020 National Science Week theme, ‘Deep Blue: Innovations for the future of our oceans’, by providing a host of activities for the community to experience from Monday 17 August to Saturday 22 August 2020. Read full article

Public art transforms city arcade
29 July 2020

​One of Mount Gambier’s arcades has been transformed from a thoroughfare to a destination as the city’s newest public art project grabs the attention of CBD visitors. Read full article