Highway upgrade earmarked as infrastructure priority
THE state's peak freight industry group has listed the Riddoch Highway as a high priority project that needs to be delivered within a five...
Foster care payment program accessed
A NEW State Government program which extended carer payments has already been accessed by 17 young people and more than 100 are set to...
Offender avoids prison term after violent altercation leaves bartender unconscious
A MOUNT Gambier man has received a suspended sentence after being involved in a violent altercation with staff at a local hotel.
Dali Buckingham-Lee, 25,...
Vehicle purchase to drive tourism
MOUNT Gambier City Council will spend $34,000 on a vehicle to support its tourism and visitor information staff and promote the district outside of...
District leaders back campaign to halt further South Australian exploration
GRANT District Council will co-sign an open letter to South Australian Premier Steven Marshall expressing opposition to the new petroleum exploration licences released across...
Prominent city businessman arrested over ‘bribery and public office abuse’
A PROMINENT Mount Gambier businessman was arrested on Monday for allegedly colluding to corrupt a tender and procurement processes associated with the redevelopment of...
Smokers dealt blow
LIMESTONE Coast residents who smoke have been dealt a harsh reality check with a disturbing new study revealing cigarettes were causing 17 preventable deaths...
City pilots international program to curb abuse
A REVOLUTIONARY Icelandic anti-drug program credited for a dramatic decline in teenage drug use will be trialed in Mount Gambier, with the city selected...
Children’s centre exceeds national standards
DARTMOOR Children's Centre was officially recognised as a leading early childhood education and care service during a national review.
The centre exceeded national standards through...
Donations eases stress on young patients
MOUNT Gambier Hospital will receive close to $80,000 for upgrades to its paediatric and neonatal ward, including an outdoor play area in a bid...
City Council looks to absorb price hike to avoid impact on rate payers
MOUNT Gambier City Council will look to absorb the financial implications of the 40pc solid waste levy increase announced in Monday's State Budget, seeking...
Tough South East season
A LACK of stock feed across Australia has left South East farmers questioning the industry's future with hay prices listed at an all-time high.
Record...
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Cabinet reshuffle sees minister roles change
THERE has been a shake up in the Cabinet of South Australia following Member for Sturt Geoff Brock stepping down from his ministerial duties....
