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After much anticipation, Silly Solly’s is officially opening its doors at Mount Gambier Central on September 18, 2025, at 9:00am—bringing unbeatable value and fun to the heart of the community.
HE has seen the world from down under – deep down under from Australia, as a submariner.
By Professor Jacqueline Bowden and Sally Lauder at Flinders University
Experts are warning parents to think twice before supplying alcohol to underage children and to be mindful of their own drinking patterns in front of their kids. “Parents commonly believe that introducing their kids to alcohol in a ‘controlled’ way, such as a small glass of wine at Sunday lunch, will demystify alcohol and promote a responsible attitude towards drinking.”
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By Rosemary Miller
Jo Callaghan, our guest speaker for this meeting, gave a very informative and interesting account of her life in the Army. After training at Kapooka with the Dental Corp, Jo was posted to Sydney Barracks as a dental assistant followed by a position as a Recruiting Officer in NT.
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By Virginia Gale
After having a month break it was great to catch up with everyone. We started over at A New Leaf, Flowers, and Gifts, unfortunately due to unforeseen incidents we didn’t have a speaker but we wandered into the shop and had a good look around seeing what they have.
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By Same Day Granny Flats
The concept of Same Day Granny Flats is revolutionising the housing market by offering innovative and convenient solutions for folks seeking additional living and working spaces. With the growing demand for affordable housing and space to work from home, these Same Day Granny Flat ‘Expander’ units are gaining popularity for their ease of deployment, fully installed within a couple of days.
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By Denise Fabris
Come see us at site 347, just behind the Secretary Office in the South East Field days March 15th and 16th where the Green Triangle Murray Grey Sale will have 6 bulls on display from both studs. The Green Triangle sale is two siblings Geoff Buick and Densie Fabris joining forces and run the only Murray Grey Auction in South Australia.
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Thursday, March 14:
8.00am Novice Challenge Championship – Course 1 at Kelpie Korner
Improver class at completion of Challenge Championship – Course 1 at Kelpie Korner
8.30am Maiden class- Course 2 at Kelpie Korner
Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16:
All day Cute puppies at the Raised Run Dog Kennels Puppy Pound
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Out here we always look after each other. That’s why, when needed, our SA Ambulance Volunteers stop what they’re doing and answer the call. And now, more than ever, the Keith, Padthaway and Lucindale stations need more ambulance volunteers to help our community.
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By Coonawarra Vignerons
The Coonawarra Grape and Wine industry are set to herald in the 2024 Vintage (aka. V24), with the clinking of glasses and sound of bagpipes, as community members and dignitaries gather at the iconic Coonawarra Railway Siding for the official Vintage Launch Ceremony.
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By Liz Travers, as written by Benita Cameron
Benita Cameron, one of our clubs’ members, was our guest speaker at the January Meeting. Benita turned 81 the following day. Her story of how she, her mother and two brothers came to Australia as ten-pound poms. Benita’s story was so enthralling that you could have heard a pin drop among the 25 members and visitors.
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By Charlotte Edmunds, Office of Tony Pasin MP
Member for Barker, Tony Pasin MP is encouraging community childcare centres in Barker to apply for funding through the Federal Government’s Community Child Care Fund (CCCF). Mr Pasin said the former Coalition Government established the CCCF to provide funding to regional and remote services to help them stay open and increase the number of available places.
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