Dance star ready to shine
FROM the classroom to the ballroom, the spirit of a local primary school teacher-turned-star has continued to shine bright in support of a popular...
Minister keen to broker farming and forestry allocation deal
A KEY state Liberal Party powerbroker has called for all stakeholders reliant on water to "come to the table" to map a way forward.
Primary...
Grant High School students ‘go big’ with Mount Gambier production
STUDENT attitude towards performing arts has been "turned on its head" at Grant High School, with students taking charge of a wild night out.
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Saleyards attendees encouraged to support Swinging with the Stars fundraiser
PINK tutus will be a must-have at the Glenburnie Saleyards today as Swinging with the Stars contestant Liz Rymill holds her final fundraiser.
Agents, vendors,...
Renewed push for South East wildlife cull challenged
AN ANIMAL rescue volunteer believes a kangaroo cull is not the solution to reduce high collision numbers with the native animal on South East...
Union boss claims ‘dangerous work hours’ remain
THE union representing forestry workers has claimed some employees continue to work potentially "dangerous" hours in the harvest and haulage sectors.
Construction Forestry Mining and...
Millicent conservationist dives into marine protection work
SNORKELLING through the unspoiled beauty of Palau's pristine oceans and coral reef, Abbie Hay realised the future of the world's marine conservation was "not...
Family-owned confectionery business forges own path in Australian industry
IT IS well over a century since Alex Haigh started selling confectionery in the heart of Mount Gambier, but creating sweets and treats is...
Fresh focus on fitness in schools
OPPORTUNITIES to shoot hoops and learn from specialist educators will improve for some South Australian primary school students next year, with the State Government...
Brothers refused bail as home occupant assaulted with wide range of weapons
A MAN who cut-off his home detention bracelet last month has been arrested by police along with his brother for allegedly being involved in...
Job losses feared over Woolworths restructure
FEARS about possible job losses at Millicent's Woolworths supermarket have been expressed by the union representing shop assistants.
Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association (SDA)...
Fatigue management guidelines completed
THE regional forestry industry has finalised a suite of fatigue management guidelines to minimise workplace injuries and deaths across the sector.
These guidelines were triggered...