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Nominations for the 2025 City of Mount Gambier Citizen of the Year Awards are now open. The awards provide an opportunity to recognise individuals and groups who have made a positive contribution during the current year, or those who have given outstanding service over several years. Read full article

Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia visited Mount Gambier for a whirlwind tour of the city on Saturday 21 September 2024. Read full article

Local Wayne Richardson will launch his novel Thomases’ Costumery at Mount Gambier Library on Thursday 24 October. Read full article

Families with children under five are invited to free community fun days hosted by the Mount Gambier Library in October to celebrate the Words Grow Minds campaign. Read full article

Following a full financial year of operation, Council was provided with an update on the financial performance and costs associated with the construction of Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre at the September 2024 Council meeting. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier is seeking community feedback on a Representative Review of Council’s elected body. Read full article

More than 600 campervans and motorhomes are rolling into the city this week to take part in the 37th annual Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) National Rally from 22 to 29 September 2024. Read full article

Almost $240,000 in cash and more than $40,000 in-kind assistance will be distributed to 28 events, projects and programs across nine funding streams in the first round of the newly revised 2024/2025 Grants and Sponsorship program. Read full article

The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre is working with Dementia Australia to become a dementia friendly gallery by building connections with local residents living with dementia. Read full article

Mount Gambier Library will host a special family event with local author Kylie Tull for the launch of her picture book Huxley’s Home on Saturday 12 October at 11:00am. Read full article