Barker records biggest voter swing in Australia to return Pasin for third term
BARKER MP Tony Pasin has gained the biggest swing in Australia, winning 119 of the electorate's 120 polling places and securing a 14.3pc increase...
Rate rebate request sparks lively debate
AN APPLICATION by Millicent Football Netball Club to receive a discount on its rates was met with lively debate at the monthly meeting of...
Life changes in a heart beat
AT any one time, more than 1500 people are on the Australian organ transplant lists.
While two thirds of Australians are willing to become donors,...
State champ targets club for Stand Like Stone fundraiser
A TOTAL of 38 "hot shots" spent their Mother's Day shooting clay for state shooting champion Liz Rymill's Let's Go Clay Shooting Stand Like...
Law finally catches up with drunk driver
A FORMER South East man who left South Australia after being involved in a drunken car crash seven years ago has finally fronted court.
Paul...
Real estate sales snapshot reveals solid start to year for Mount Gambier
MOUNT Gambier continues to hold the mantle as being in the top three regional centres in South Australia for house sales.
According to data released...
Man finds himself in poo with police
A MOUNT Gambier man has been fined after he threatened to defecate on the ground after being removed from a licensed premises.
The defendant did...
Forestry inquiry win for industry
PRIMARY Industries and Regional Development Minister Tim Whetstone has claimed the State Government has successfully delivered a positive forestry inquiry despite rejecting a similar...
Concerns addressed at candidate debate
CONCERNS over NDIS workforce shortages and the subsequent impact on clients attempting to access the scheme dominated debate at Barker's first and last candidate...
Gas project assessed as drill work to get under way
DRILLING at Beach Energy's Haselgrove-4 site could start within a matter of weeks as setup nears completion.
Located south of Penola along the Riddoch Highway,...
Bowel cancer test campaign
A COMMUNITY health awareness program aiming to reduce the incidence of bowel cancer is currently in full swing across Mount Gambier.
Residents are encouraged to...
Barker candidates unanimous in support of medicinal cannabis
DESPITE being vastly different in political ideology, candidates for the seat of Barker are unanimous in their support of medicinal cannabis.
The four attendees of...