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State politicians at loggerheads over inquiry call
THE State Liberal Party has voted down Mount Gambier MP Troy Bell's attempt to establish a parliamentary committee to examine the economic impact of...
Christmas spirit alive and well
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THE city's Christmas spirit was recently recognised by Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell in state parliament.
Mr Bell praised the volunteers and contributors of...
Rebel MPs draw line in the sand
REBEL backbencher Nick McBride has defended crossing the floor as saving the State Liberals from "complete turmoil" over voter backlash, despite the rare move...
Proposed amendment to close legislation loophole
SA BEST will aim to close a loophole in legislation which allows priests who hear confessions of child abuse to avoid reporting the matter to police. MLC Connie Bonaros introduced the Statutes Amendment (Mandatory[...]
Rising beef industry champion represents state
PENOLA'S Kate Fairlie represented South Australia last month as a state finalist in the 2019 NAB Agribusiness Rising Beef Industry Champion initiative.
A fifth-generation livestock...
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...
Protest voices fall on deaf ears
THE region was well represented on Adelaide's North Terrace yesterday as Limestone Coast Protection Alliance members arrived in ramped up their campaign against fracking.
A...
Rate cap legislation slammed
MOUNT Gambier Mayor Andrew Lee has slammed the Marshall Government's "high handed" rate capping legislation as punishing a majority of South Australia's local governments...
Libs noncommittal over calls to block fracking
LIBERAL MP Nick McBride will seek party room support for a legislated ban on fracking but says the State Government believes the bill "does nothing but add more discussion and debate to parliament".[…]
Airline service cut reaches parliament
THE restoration of Regional Express (REX) flights between Mount Gambier and Adelaide will "take some time", Tourism Minister David Ridgway has told parliament.
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Royalties for regions
THE Australian Conservatives will push for a "royalties for regions fund" and bans on fracking in the South East MacKillop candidate Richard Bateman has pledged[...]
Bateman on board
THE pool of candidates vying for the seat of MacKillop continues to grow with farmer and businessman Richard Bateman entering the contest under the Australian Conservatives banner[...]
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Strong roster promises much
THE Mount Gambier Pioneers men have enjoyed an almost-perfect start to the 2024 NBL1 South Season.
They current sit in second spot on the ladder...
