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Community Development Fund applications open
07 May 2020

​Applications are now open for a $200,000 COVID-19 Community Development Fund. The fund, established by City of Mount Gambier following endorsement at a special Council meeting this week, is intended to enable community and sporting groups to undertake works at their facilities during closures forced by COVID-19. Read full article

Local artist takes over Riddoch socials
06 May 2020

​The Riddoch and Main Corner Complex have handed over their social media channels to accomplished local artist April Hague this week as part of the first programmed ‘takeover’ for the arts and cultural centre. Read full article

COVID-19 update - City playgrounds to re-open
04 May 2020

​Playgrounds across the city will re-open this week following advice from the State Government over the weekend. City of Mount Gambier made the decision to close playgrounds, skate parks and the pump track in March to limit the spread of COVID-19 and discourage gatherings within the community. Read full article

2020/2021 Draft Budget open for consultation
27 April 2020

​City of Mount Gambier residents are invited to provide feedback on the 2020/2021 Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget as part of the community consultation process. The draft plan and budget was formally endorsed at the April meeting of Council. Read full article

Council honours sponsorship for cancelled events
23 April 2020

​With COVID-19 causing the cancellation and postponement of a number of events, Council this week resolved to provide support to community event organisers. At the April meeting, Council endorsed the payment of part or all sponsorship funding for events where a commitment was made in advance of the public health emergency. Read full article

Council seeks input to develop business support plan
16 April 2020

​City of Mount Gambier is committed to continue working with the community to prepare for a strong recovery following COVID-19. Having provided financial support to sporting, community and tourism tenants and residents experiencing hardship, supporting community services and continuing to roll out capital works programs, Council is now seeking to understand the current needs of the business community. Read full article

One way exercise circuit for Blue Lake
09 April 2020

​City of Mount Gambier continues to monitor the evolving circumstances and emerging challenges presented by COVID-19 with the latest response involving the introduction of social distancing measures around the Blue Lake exercise path. Read full article

Riddoch & Main Corner shift to digital programs
07 April 2020

Faced with having to cancel all programs and close the doors due to COVID-19, The Riddoch and Main Corner Complex team have adapted to enable digital program delivery. Read full article

Council endorse COVID-19 response
02 April 2020

​Council held a special meeting this week to consider a number of measures to assist the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the online meeting Elected Members endorsed a multifaceted strategy focused on supporting the community under the key areas of ‘our people’, ‘our economy’ and ‘our recovery’. Read full article

Council to consider COVID-19 support plan
31 March 2020

Council will tonight consider a multi-pronged plan to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elected members and senior executives met last week to develop an action plan targeting three central pillars: the city’s economy, our people and the recovery phase. Read full article