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Solid season break to lay foundation for bumper Limestone Coast season
PENOLA and district received some welcome rain last week, with rainwater tanks filling and pastures turning a deeper shade of green.
More than 22mm was...
Penola runners raise funds for youngster through ‘isolation’ event
APRIL was a big month for Penola runners Justin and Kate McDonald.
The couple looked to raise money for a friend's daughter Tilly, who lives...
Students ring in new term as regular classes return
STUDENTS have settled into their regular routines, returning to classrooms across the Limestone Coast.
Before the Easter break, some of the region's schools operated at...
Anzac Day at Penola War Memorial
ALTHOUGH the Penola War Memorial Park was quiet in the early hours of Anzac Day, the commemorative event was just as heartfelt.
Penola and Coonawarra...
Community urged to support artists during pandemic
A PROMINENT business owner and artist is encouraging community members to continue to support the arts and contribute to a healthy cultural community during...
Top cop takes aim at reckless drivers’ disregard for road safety
POLICE have condemned a man's "insane" hoon driving shortly after collecting his car from impound.
At around 1.30pm on April 29, police received reports of...
Penola High School secures funding windfall for onsite improvements
PENOLA High School will receive $650,000 for improvements across the facility as part of a $32m State Government economic stimulus package aimed at supporting...
Residents adapt to hospital restrictions
FRONTLINE health care professionals have congratulated Limestone Coast residents to quickly adapting to self-isolation and social restriction measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The...
Penola residents commemorate war service
AN ALREADY solemn Anzac Day commemoration was made even more sombre this year, with COVID-19 restrictions forcing the cancellation of Penola's commemorative services.
Penola and...
Vignerons upbeat after challenging vintage
IT has been a difficult year for the region's wine producing community, but despite the challenging start to 2020, Coonawarra vignerons are toasting the...
Activity returns to Coonawarra strip as closure directive is revoked
BUSINESSES along the Coonawarra strip have started to reopen after Police Commissioner Grant Stevens revoked a direction which shut down South Australia's wineries.
Earlier this...
Long-time Penola player reflects on remarkable career at country and state level
FOR the best part of three decades, Limestone Coast football has been dominated by the presence of Penola's Adam Merrett.
The nickname "Hoggett" has reverberated...