opinion

SO Bell, Pasin, Martin and Co. are of the belief they can puff out their chests now the elector survey returns have been counted. We are all aware of the manipulation that occurs with figures

SADLY I am old enough to remember Ash Wednesday in Mount Gambier – the heat, the smoke, the dead sheep and live stock all burnt to death.[…]

DISTRIBUTION of the community survey on whether Mount Gambier residents back the proposed $39.1m community and recreation hub proposed for the city starts today. The mail […]

SOME months ago I wrote there was a possibility the number of candidates seeking positions as councillors at the November election could match a Melbourne Cup […]

IT IS 7.15am and “Stubbie” walks up the steps of a South East shearing shed. Along the shearing board, he stops at number three stand and clicks his handpiece onto a down tube connected to an electric[…]

I NOTE calls from the forestry industry to plant a billion new trees and the issue of water rights, plus opportunities for our most important industry.Carbon credits is a core issue and one recent and accurate estimate is that an[…]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]