Tag: South East
Rain lashes region
MILLICENT and district received some welcome rain overnight on Tuesday and yesterday, with rainwater tanks filling and pastures turning a deeper shade of
green.
It is...
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...
Anzacs to be honoured from home as result of virus social-distancing protocols
THERE will be no large crowd at the Penola Memorial Park this Anzac Day as COVID-19 restrictions remain tight.
State and Federal Government restrictions have...
Council votes in favour of shovel-ready plans
A MULTI-MILLION dollar upgrade of Border Road and a $1m facelift of the town's swimming pool could be actioned if an ambitious funding bid...
Penola residents embrace government’s virus restrictions to enhance yards while in isolation
GARDENING is experiencing a boom among Penola and district residents as people turn to their backyards while in self-isolation.
Seedlings have been flying off the...
Free childcare to help Penola families through pandemic
PENOLA and Coonawarra families will benefit from free childcare during the coronavirus pandemic as the Federal Government works to support essential jobs to keep...
Winery live streams boost brand exposure
THE mandated closures of cellar doors along the Coonawarra strip has resulted in wineries developing creative and innovative ways to maintain customer to business...
Community comes together to support those in need
PENOLA residents are staying connected and maintaining community spirit and connections through the Penola Community Needs social media group.
Attracting more than 600 members in...
Region’s musicians to honour Anzac service
THE sounds of bagpipes will not go unheard on Anzac Day despite the cancellation of public commemorative gatherings as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.
Pipers...
‘Ambitious’ road project floated by Wattle Range Council
AN ambitious $4.7m project to complete Penola's Border Road was discussed by Wattle Range Council at its historic live meeting webcast last night.
The upgrade...