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Landholders angered by energy plant ‘green light’
A NEW timber industry complex and thermal energy plant has been approved for Kalangadoo, which is expected to support an estimated 90 jobs in...
Job cuts foreshadowed with public service privatisation
THE State Government cannot guarantee contractors currently employed to provide services for public services such as schools and public housing will keep the work...
Farmer confidence lifts livestock prices
THE benefits of solid rain in New South Wales have flowed down to Limestone Coast livestock producers, who are cashing in on higher cattle...
Mount Gambier revellers make most of weekend out on the town
PARTYGOERS made the most of Mount Gambier’s re-emerging night life over the weekend, despite having to leave their dance shoes at home.
City revellers returned...
Trainer backs course decision
MOUNT Gambier horse trainer Richard Wilson (pictured) has backed a decision to suspend race meetings at the Allan Scott Glenburnie Racecourse indefinitely to allow...
‘Travel bubble’ plea
CROSS-BORDER communities are urging the South Australian Government to implement a Green Triangle travel bubble, with a Nelson business owner saying it was a...
Funding secured for specialist nurse to support Limestone Coast patients
MEN seeking treatment for prostate cancer in the Limestone Coast will receive extra support closer to home with a new dedicated prostate cancer nursing...
Mount Gambier City Council returns funding to COVID-19 pool
MOUNT Gambier City Council has pulled funding for an accelerated works program, which would have bankrolled fast-tracked improvement works on public buildings and spaces.
At...
Bell calls for Mount Gambier bus route changes
INDEPENDENT MP Troy Bell has called for an overhaul of Mount Gambier’s bus service which has not changed its routes since 1990 despite the...
Students get Lego masterclass
A LEGO Masters contestant joined a handful of Mount Gambier High School students last week as they were pitted against each other in a...
Churches put faith on COVID-19 safety rules and restrictions
REGIONAL churches are rejoicing amid the easing of restrictions that will allow more parishioners to attend services.
While places of worship are still navigating the...
Curtains stay closed at Oatmill Cinema as audience restrictions limit profitability
THERE will be no lights camera or action at the Oatmill Cinema Complex for at least a few months due to limited screening options...