Recycling facilities continue to battle contamination and trade war ‘disaster’
A MOUNT Gambier recycler has spoken out over the South Australian Government's proposed ban on single-use plastics, claiming the initiative may not be the...
Historical indigenous cultural site added to UNESCO list
THE protection of one of Australia's most important indigenous cultural sites has been secured for generations to come following its historic UNESCO World Heritage...
Energy companies get ready to break ground at Nangwarry by end of year
THE Otway Basin continues to be a hive of resource activity, with a joint venture between Vintage Energy and Lakes Oil planned for the...
Flying doctor a ‘true angel in the sky’
FOR Mount Gambier couple Craig and Amanda Davis, the Royal Flying Doctor Service is truly their angel in the sky.
If it was not for...
Mount Gambier Association pushes for $1.2m upgrade to tennis courts
A PROPOSAL to redevelop the deteriorating Olympic Park tennis courts in Mount Gambier has surfaced in a move to rejuvenate the sport and associated...
Drug and drink driving message still not sinking in
A HIGH ranked Limestone Coast police officer has lashed out at motorists who drive affected by illicit substances with children as passengers.
"These drivers are...
RDA shapes long-term regional plan
THE quality of a society's infrastructure is critical to its economic performance and social capital.
Building schools, hospitals and roads, protecting our environment and enhancing...
Study highlights need for affordable housing
NEW research shows access to affordable housing in regional South Australia has not improved in recent years, with a South East study specialist highlighting...
Youth program drives skills
A 10-WEEK program aimed at helping change young people's lives was completed at Penola High School recently with 17 students taking part.
The Youth Opportunities...
NAIDOC week launched in Limestone Coast
THE Limestone Coast's rich indigenous culture was celebrated as NAIDOC week was officially launched yesterday.
A large crowd gathered at the Cave Gardens yesterday morning...
Single-use hospitality items to be binned in bid to uphold state’s waste leader reputation
SINGLE-USE plastics are likely to be scrapped as the State Government plans to ban a range of products used in the hospitality sector.
In what...
Artists kicking goals for youth charity
SOUTH East artists thrived on Friday night as their unique creations - using footballs as canvasses - went under the hammer to raise $4500...