Tag: Victoria
Nelson couple ‘left stranded’ over cross-border measures
A NELSON couple is calling for common-sense from the State Government after being left "virtually stranded" in the small coastal town following new restrictions.
Stephen...
Limestone Coast remains free of virus as test demand soars
THE Limestone Coast remains free of COVID-19, despite a recent influx of testing at the Mount Gambier Hospital triggered by the escalating situation in...
Border walker’s Vic journey revealed, refused bail
A VICTORIAN man with a history of disregarding COVID-19 directions has been refused bail after he was located walking near a pine plantation south-east...
Woman avoids jail for hiding in truck to enter SA, driver arrested
UPDATE 2.30pm - The driver of a truck who allegedly brought a 65-year-old woman into South Australia from Victoria has been located and arrested.
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SA leader draws hard line in sand
TRAVELLERS from Victoria will be shut out of South Australia indefinitely when stricter border measures come into effect at midnight.
It follows Friday’s announcement from...
Sewage tests to provide health officials with early virus warning signs
A SEWAGE-BASED testing scheme will be expanded to Mount Gambier to monitor the underlying level of COVID-19 in the community, the State Government has...
Limestone Coast residents turn out in record numbers for virus testing
CORONAVIRUS testing has increased to record levels as Mount Gambier testing numbers jumped by 30pc this week, with the region's medical chief attributing the...
LETTER: Timber workers take action against national giant
By Brad Coates - CFMMEU Greater Green Triangle District secretary
THIS week saw widespread timber worker, contractor and community support across the country for...
More soldiers sent to border
AUSTRALIAN Defence Force (ADF) personnel will be bolstered in the Limestone Coast with a further 40 soldiers set to be deployed to protect borders...
Hospital tightens measures as Victorian numbers on rise
MOUNT Gambier Hospital has tightened its precautionary measures as dozens of new COVID19 cases continue to be diagnosed daily across Victoria.
Victorian residents attending the...
COVID-19 confirmed at Warrnambool
WARRNAMBOOL has recorded its first COVID-19 case in over 14 weeks with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) currently conducting a thorough...
Mount Gambier runner ready for milestone challenge
WHEN Mount Gambier woman Emily Fenk took the first steps into her running journey a few years ago, little did she know it would...