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Jessica Dempster is a reporter for The Advertiser based in Mount Gambier in the state’s South-East. She covers local court, crime, council, development and other community issues happening across the Limestone Coast.

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‘It’s for bad asses’: Inside the dance that can change your life

It’s a full-body workout empowering women that can be slinky, sexy or just “downright ridiculous” – now a new dance studio is opening to build a community.

Police & Courts

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Woman, 76, caught driving drunk down wrong side of highway

Multiple drunk or drugged speeding drivers have been caught in regional SA, with one woman on the wrong side the highway – and over the limit.

Education

First look: Striking $35m technical college revealed

Plans for a stunning regional technical college have been unveiled, depicting an angular building flooded with natural light inspired by local tourist attractions.

Police & Courts

Synamin Bell is remembered by her friends and family as a loving, happy and bubbly person who would go above and beyond for anyone. Picture: Supplied.

‘We can’t be quiet anymore’: Family speaks out after brutal death

Young mum Synamin Bell was brutally bashed to death by her partner while he was in a drug “psychosis”. Now her devastated family has paid tribute to the “vibrant soul”.

Schools Hub

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Revealed: Regional SA’s richest and poorest schools

One raked in nearly $130m in five years , while the next See the richest and poorest schools across the regions and Adelaide Hills.

Lifestyle

Luxury accommodation provider and popular Mount Gambier coffee shop, Aloha, is officially opening its new pilates studio this weekend. Picture: Facebook

Luxury hotel, popular cafe opens new venture

They already run luxury accommodation and a hugely popular cafe – now the owners are launching a new workout venture this weekend.

Mount Gambier

Tia Loulas, owner and operator of Kahma Coffee and Donuts, has had a busymonth launching her new burger joint, Burger and Baker, located just acrossthe road. Picture: Supplied

‘11/10’: New burger joint opens at former cafe site

A new burger and bakery that opened about a month ago has locals raving about the food and the service – and offers a delicious twist.

Mount Gambier

The faces behind South Australia's food delivery services: Alex Marlow, founded food delivery service Gym Challenge Meals, or GCM

Hospo needs help: Health food restaurant hits out amid closure

A popular health food outlet will close its doors for good this month, saying hospitality is facing “unsustainable trading conditions”.

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Robe Obelisk with stormy clouds and sun setting on cliffs and rocky coastline, Limestone Coast, South East, South Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Response over council’s obelisk decision sparks public meeting

A community meeting has been called to discuss the future of one of SA’s best-known coastal landmarks after a council decided to leave it fall into the sea.

Lifestyle

Something special is 'brewing' out at Hatherleigh as retired army officer David Smith and his artist wife Sabrina convert their 120 year old barn into a brewery and art studio space. Picture: Supplied

Unique tourism venture coming to small SA town

Ever wanted to make a personalised beer for a wedding or special event? Inside this historic stone barn, you soon can.

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