Overview
- Court sheriffs found a concealed knife at the Mount Gambier Courthouse and a man was reported, with police called to the scene; the incident was reported on Friday by local outlets.
- Police attendance followed the sheriffs’ discovery, and authorities have treated the matter as a reported security incident rather than a courtroom attack.
- The Country Fire Service has announced a first-phase capability rollout of 15 items for regional brigades, with Bordertown and Penola due to receive upgrades in the coming months.
- Emma Daly of Mount Gambier has joined the Country Arts SA board to represent the Limestone Coast, giving the region a direct voice in state arts governance.
- Local economy and community activity remain busy: Teagle Contracting completed a takeover of Graymont Tantanoola that was rebranded TANT LIME last month, and regional sport and youth programs continue with racing, football finals approaching, and a junior chess championship.