Tag: South Australia
Redevelopment announced to cater for new wave of secondary students
A MAJOR redevelopment is in the works for Penola High School ahead of a significant shift in South Australia's education system.
By 2022, Year 7s...
Mary MacKillop Memorial School students enjoy Winter Warmer Wellness day
MARY MacKillop Memorial School students recently participated in the Winter Warmer Wellness day.
The school's student representative council organised a warm drink and biscuit at...
New body forms as single voice for Penola and Coonawarra areas
TWO Penola collectives have joined forces to form a united representative body - the Riddoch Business and Community Association (RBCA).
The landmark coming together of...
Graduation plans under way as constraints lifted
GRADUATION plans are under way for Penola High School students as schools across the state return to normality.
COVID-19 restrictions on school activities were lifted...
Free internet initiative to boost regional visitation
PENOLA residents and tourists will benefit from a $10,000 Wattle Range Council project to install free WiFi internet in Penola's central business district.
The project...
Social distancing rules relaxed as more people allowed back in businesses
BUSINESSES are now able to operate at 50pc capacity as South Australia moves into the third stage of lifting COVID-19 restrictions.
As of Monday, the...
Import suspension casts gel blaster doubt
A MOUNT Gambier gel blaster supplier has suggested mandatory coloured tips as one potential method to address concerns over the sale of the toy...
Commemorative walk paves way for remembrance
A CENTURY of war service linked to the Penola district has been immortalised through specially-designed pavers for the Town Square commemorative walk, with the...
‘Travel bubble’ plea
CROSS-BORDER communities are urging the South Australian Government to implement a Green Triangle travel bubble, with a Nelson business owner saying it was a...
Students put well-being strategies into practice
MENTAL health awareness was at the forefront for Penola High School Year 12 students last week.
Year 12 student Ruby Robinson organised a mental health...
Emergency department remains closed
THE Penola War Memorial Hospital's emergency department will remain closed indefinitely despite the easing of COVID-19 restrictions across the state.
The Church Street site was...
Greenrise Recreational Reserve users flag issues with path
SAFETY and accessibility concerns have been raised by regular users of a new walking and cycling trail through Penola's Greenrise Recreational Reserve.
Slip hazards caused...
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Be aware of snapper catch
With school holidays underway, recreational fishers are reminded that fishing for snapper is only allowed in the South East Fishing Zone and catches must...
