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Nurses union continues legal fight
THE state's influential nurses union is continuing to pursue legal avenues to act as a warning to Mount Gambier Hospital management against breaching legally...
Rental cost crisis
A LACK of affordable housing for young people is contributing to homelessness across the Limestone Coast, according to local charity ac.care.
The statement follows the...
Empire state of mind
MOUNT Gambier local Ashlee Kalantarian of Ashlee Lauren Designs will live every designers dream this September when she packs suitcases full of intricate floral...
Biggest Morning Tea 2017
AROUND 300 guests celebrated Australia's Biggest Morning Tea at the Mount Gambier Italo Australia Club on Thursday morning.
Backed by a team of volunteers, Lois...
Coldest sinkhole a ‘hidden gem’
KNOWN among cave divers as the coldest sinkhole in the South East, Ela Elap is hidden in a paddock on private property in Mount...
Gas exploration could open flood gates to fracking
THE State Government's onshore Otway Basin release for exploration in the South East will cover 1734 square kilometres and could open the way to...
Mount Gambier history through the lens
LOCALS will have the opportunity to step back in time this weekend with a collection of rare historic photographs showcasing Mount Gambier's history on...
Community garden blooms
THIS Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the Old Mount Gambier Gaol Community Garden.
The area behind the heritage listed Old Mount Gambier Gaol, previously...
Gas power plant “insanity”
THE region's anti-gas expansion fraternity has described a push to build a 40MW gas-fired turbine power station in Mount Gambier as "insane", claiming it...
No marine rescue service for Port MacDonnell
A PORT MacDonnell fishing industry leader has called on authorities to dump plans for a dedicated marine rescue service at the seaside town, claiming...
Highway to underwater heaven
A UNIQUE sinkhole in the middle of a state highway linking Mount Gambier and Port MacDonnell has been attracting cave divers to the South...
Gibbs battles out of rut
KIRK Gibbs managed to bounce back in his second moto for a podium finish in Round 4 of the MX Nationals held in Horsham...
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...
