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Wattle Range campaign encourages local spending
LIMESTONE Coast residents will be encouraged to shop local first through a campaign spearheaded by Wattle Range Council to help reduce the economic impacts...
‘Snatch and grab’ arrest following attempted theft
A FRIGHTENING attempt at a "snatch and grab" led to the dramatic citizen arrest of a Mount Gambier man at a small Commercial Street...
Virus restrictions force relocation
SEVERAL Penola district families have been forced to relocate into South Australia ahead of Friday's looming changes to cross-border community processes which will impact...
Pandemic forces band festival cancellation
MOUNT Gambier's Lions Blue Lake Brass Band Festival has been cancelled for the first time in over 60 years, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as...
Negotiations near completion for proposed Mount Gambier Medi-Hotel
NEGOTIATIONS are almost complete for the site of Mount Gambier's COVID-19 medi-hotel, which will house uninfected returning travellers, Limestone Coast Local Health Network chair...
Jobs at risk as state health department denies Victorian workers’ applications
VICTORIAN-BASED aged care workers at one of Mount Gambier's residential facilities are likely to lose their jobs after their applications to enter South Australia...
Job prospects stem from university visit
THE next generation of scientists were put to the test at the OneFortyOne Mount Gambier Science experience, immersing themselves in a number of STEM...
Nelson couple ‘left stranded’ over cross-border measures
A NELSON couple is calling for common-sense from the State Government after being left "virtually stranded" in the small coastal town following new restrictions.
Stephen...
Council to make call on Christmas parade
A DECISION on whether the 2020 NF McDonnell and Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade will go ahead is likely to be made at tonight's...
Medical treatment ‘at risk’ as Dartmoor patient raises health concerns
A TERMINALLY ill Dartmoor man who accesses vital health services in Mount Gambier has said he will forgo medical treatment if he is required...
Care around the clock
PALLIATIVE care patients will soon able to receive around the clock community care at home with the establishment of a Hospice at Home service...
Kennel club dealt blow
A TRADITION spanning 140 years will end in 2020 with the Mount City and District Kennel Club cancelling its October Dogfest.
Hosted by the club...