Monthly Archives: October 2017
Speed cut to go ahead
THE State Government has refused to back down on its decision to cut the speed limit on three roads in the region.
A delegation of...
Passionate sports writer remembered
TRIBUTES continue to flow today for former Mount Gambier sports media personality Pat Koopman, 53, who passed away in Hamilton last week.
Mr Koopman -...
Vinnies top representatives assess region
MOUNT Gambier St Vincent De Paul's was visited by the organisation's top representatives recently as they met with volunteers and assessed services in the...
Charity walk close to Katrina’s heart
DETERMINED Penola resident Katrina Hutchesson will be walking the equivalent of a staggering three marathons during October in an effort to raise awareness of...
Students explore historic mysteries
REIDY Park Primary School students uncovered mysteries of the past last week in the Ancient Civilisations Showcase.
Working on their projects throughout the term individually...
Rodeo a fair catch
THE Penola Rodeo has generated donations of a remarkable $30,000 to the Penola War Memorial Hospital over the past five years, assisting with funding...
Best behind the wheel – Australian Motorkhana Championship
THE Australian Motorkhana Championship saw a large crowd of enthusiasts gather at the Mount Gambier Saleyards recently to watch the best in the business...
Disability service access improves
ROLLOUT of the National Disability Insurance Scheme continues with people with disabilities living in the Limestone Coast able to access the scheme from this week.[...]
Art highlights history
IT was an exciting day for Mount Gambier Child Care Centre students on Friday with the handover of a special art piece to Mount...
Education support call
THE State Government and Liberal Party must give serious consideration as to how training is funded and delivered in regional areas following winding down of TAFE campuses in the region, according to Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell.[...]
TAFE SA uncertainty
DOZENS of TAFE SA students across the region face uncertainty over their qualifications amid revelations the public training institution has failed an accreditation audit...
Theatre icon towers over city
THE pixelated face of Sir Robert Helpmann has finally been unveiled in its entirety as scaffolding is dismantled at the Mount Gambier Civic Centre.
External...
Players roll up despite heat
A WARM day greeted 24 players to the Millicent Bowls Club for a 2-4-2 game.
Due to the conditions the game was reduced...
