MOUNT Gambier City Council chief executive Mark McShane announced his retirement yesterday and will finish his role in mid-February. Mr McShane moved from Adelaide to Mount […]
Council executive announces retirement
$6m overhaul needed for stadium
BASKETBALL Mount Gambier’s tabled discussion paper considers three scenarios for the future of the association. To relocate all operations to the proposed $39.1m sport and recreation centre, to stay at the existing stadium and[…]
Investment indicates ‘booming industry’
THE nation’s peak wood products industry group says the proposed pellet plant along with other industry investment demonstrates the regional industry is “booming”. Australian Forest Products Association SA branch manager[…]
City Council reveals recreation hub costs
THE Mount Gambier Community and Recreation Hub will cost $39.1m to construct and its operational costs will not lead to rate increases for residents, according to […]
RAA learns from past
ROYAL Automobile Association (RAA) chairman and president Elizabeth Perry is in Mount Gambier today to honour South East members who have been with the organisation for […]
Alliance seeks Princes Highway repairs
A GROUP of western Victorian regional councils has formed an alliance to lobby state and federal governments for $300m to upgrade Princes Highway West between Colac and the South Australian border. Warrnambool City{…]
Kelpie centre provides Casterton economic boost
A STAGGERING $18.6m worth of investment has been committed to the Casterton district over the past 12 months and real estate sales have set new benchmarks, […]
Regional growth areas outlined over breakfast
FIVE key areas for regional development were outlined at the Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting Wednesday. Regional Development Australia (RDA) Limestone Coast chief executive […]
Safer region funds open
COUNCILS and community organisations in Barker now have the opportunity to apply for a share of up to $1m in funding through the Australian Government Safer Communities Fund[…]
Sports centre gains state-level support
A PROPOSED multi-million dollar sports and recreation centre for Mount Gambier has been welcomed by the state’s peak sporting bodies[…]