A GENERAL practitioner has confirmed a rise in flu cases this year following a serious outbreak of Influenza A at a Mount Gambier nursing home. Speaking […]
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GP confirms rise in flu cases
Crash survivor to inspire young Roos
WHILE the long road to recovery has just begun for crash survivor Jack Thorne, the teenager’s focus has currently shifted to football with the Western Border […]
Senior residents celebrated
THE REGION’S senior population will take the spotlight in October for the annual Wattle Range Council Celebrate Seniors Month. Venues throughout the area will host a […]
Flu crisis worsens
THE unprecedented influenza crisis gripping Mount Gambier’s largest aged care provider continues to escalate with more residents yesterday being suspected of developing the infection. Two more […]
State loans $200,000 to city RSL
MOUNT Gambier’s cash-strapped Community Returned and Services League received a boost from the State Government today as it announced a $200,000 loan to help the iconic […]
Fundraising relay launched
A RENOWNED cancer researcher praised local efforts at the Limestone Coast Relay for Life launch event on Monday night. Professor Ross McKinnon said fundraising events were […]
Pristine environment protection crucial
ALLENDALE East General Store owner John Lindquist believes tourism would step up if Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park was further developed, but warned it should be done […]
Council dive into tourism concept for ponds
FUTURISTIC accommodation options will be explored by Grant District Council to entice private investment to the world famous Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park. Council will instruct a […]
Author finds love in writing
THE creative work of a romance writer from Penola has been picked up by a prestigious London publishing house. Author Ann Jones will launch her first […]
Flu outbreak threatens residents
AGED care operator Boandik has been hit with a major influenza outbreak with up to 23 residents at its Crouch Street facility being tested for or […]