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Want to get into politics? Be prepared to pay up
PROSPECTIVE candidates for Nick Xenophon's SA-Best party will stump up $1000 to apply, $20,000 to run and a cut of their parliamentary income if elected to parliament at the state election.[...]
Speedway: Another podium for Lines
MOUNT Gambier sprintcar driver Steven Lines has continued to fight hard in the 2017-18 season, with a second place behind the in-form James McFadden...
Racing club harvests vital funds for improvements
WITH funding for the Mount Gambier Racing Club a must for its survival, measures have been put in place to ensure money continues to...
Miller praised for ongoing Millicent Legacy support
A WELCOME face at gatherings of the Millicent Legacy Widows Club for over 20 years has been former Royal Australian Air Force pilot Charlie...
Hounds: Shannah shines on
SOUTH East-owned greyhound Shine On Shannah made an impressive start to her racing career when running the faster of the two 512 metre Royal...
Mining royalties proposed to fund regional roadways
BACKLOGGED regional road maintenance will be funded through a new mining royalty revenue scheme if the State Liberals are elected to government at next...
Trade training changes
A NUMBER of changes to vocational education and training in South Australia will provide students and apprentices with a greater selection of subsidised qualifications and more choice about where they study.[...]
Casterton sporting facility upgrades complete
NATIONAL and state level sporting competitions are on the agenda for Casterton's Island Park following a $1.46m redevelopment at the popular sporting precinct.[...]
MGDCA: Eagles recover
MIL LEL has its work cut out when chasing an impressive total of 223 set by Penola at McCorquindale Park in Round 5 of the Mount Gambier and District Cricket Association Barber Shield competition on Saturday.[...]
Rock solid season start
ROCK lobster fishermen in the South East have enjoyed one of the best starts to the fishing season in years, with favourable weather and...
MGDCA: Not the Dogs’ day
WEST Gambier sits in the box seat for an outright victory in its Round 5 Mount Gambier and District Cricket Association Barber Shield clash...
Conservation efforts pay off as fledgling falcons spotted in region’s forests
EAGLE conservation efforts by local pine forestry giant OneFortyOne Plantations have recently bared fruit with the hatching of eagle and falcon chicks in its...
Memorial proposal for Constable Pearce
A SILHOUETTE of Constable Henry Pearce is expected to be erected at Kingston’s Lions Park.
The memorial proposal was presented to council members during...
