NOBODY could see bruises on Jean’s neck. But in the heat of an argument with her partner, he tried to strangle her and today Jean often […]
OPINION: Comment sought on proposed domestic violence laws
OPINION: Put $40m sports centre plan to public vote
MY question to mayor Andrew Lee was simple enough: “Would you consider a ratepayer poll to decide the issue over the $40m indoor sports centre?” The […]
OPINION: Big opportunity for city-centric government to change
BETTER road, rail, air services, mobile phone coverage and access to quality broadband internet will help grow rural and regional Australia, according to a federal report […]
Civic leaders seek ideas to revitalise main street
ONE of the great challenges which has dogged City Council during the past 50 years or more has been the main street. Probably more than any […]
Milestone for last of the ‘original timbermen’
ONE of the city’s longest-serving and certainly the elder statesman of the local timber industry, Les McDonnell turns 90 next week. His legacy has been felt […]
City airline flight hopes rest with peacemaker Pasin
MEMBER for Barker Tony Pasin will play peacemaker when he tries to resolve the dispute between Rex Airlines, Grant District Council and the Mount Gambier community. […]
OPINION: Boandik Lodge pleads for funds while city ‘spends’ $40m
MOUNT Gambier aged care centre Boandik Lodge is the perfect example of how society is in danger of getting its priorities wrong by […]