SOUTH East MPs Troy Bell and Nick McBride have spoken out against the Liberal Party’s mining act as not appropriately addressing the imbalance between farmers and industry. In yesterday’s[…]
Regional MPs stand up for farmers
Greens leader highlights moratorium ‘turn of events’
GREENS MLC Mark Parnell has highlighted the “remarkable turn of events” in the Marshall Government’s support for a legislated moratorium after voting down an almost identical bill earlier this year. Mr Parnell labelled the[…]
Campaign video sparks controversy
A MOUNT Gambier City Council hopeful has defended his promotion of a “how to vote” card after attracting criticism from fellow candidates. Vying for one of […]
Minister claims Kalangadoo service decision not his to make
POLICE Minister Corey Wingard says he does not have the authority to direct the Police Commissioner to keep the Kalangadoo Police Station open, contradicting a pre-election […]
Fracking ban win for the Limestone Coast
MEMBER for Mount Gambier Troy Bell’s move to legislate a 10-year ban on fracking in the Limestone Coast has passed the state’s lower house due to […]
Liberals urged to back Bell’s moratorium bill
RANK and file Liberal Party members have called on the parliamentarians who represent them to back Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell’s bill to enshrine a […]
Council rate cap plan uncertainty
THE State Opposition is yet to come to a position on rate capping despite the Liberal Party’s legislation being debated in parliament, Shadow Local Government Minister […]
Penola bypass a priority despite tight budget
DESPITE forewarning of a tough first budget, Treasurer Rob Lucas has reiterated the State Liberals’ election pledge to complete the Penola Bypass. Mr Lucas said the long-awaited stage[…]
No internal challenge for Pasin
LIBERAL Member for Barker Tony Pasin will not face any internal challengers for a third term in the role. The Liberal Party called for nominations[…]
Moratorium decision defended
THE BID to enshrine the Liberal Party’s moratorium in law is an attempt to “bring concern into the South East”, Legislative Council member David Ridgway has […]