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Roo cull push as rising population calls for action

GRANT District Council will continue to push for a sustainable kangaroo harvest amid ongoing concerns over the impact of the native animals on farming...

Suicide prevention initiative named state’s top regional program

A GROUP of Mount Gambier individuals has been awarded for helping to save lives in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community through suicide...

Small business meats demand

A SMALL business broke personal records at the Vansittart Park New Year's Eve celebrations on Monday night selling close to 90kg of meat in...

Class act for Millicent educators

MILLICENT educator Ellie Sullivan was awarded the prestigious Dianne Manhood Memorial Award at the annual Limestone Coast Early Years Forum. The award, sponsored by the...

Coastal crowds behave

THE region's New Year's Eve revellers were well behaved, with large crowds enjoying festivities in Robe and Beachport without major incident. Thousands of holiday makers...

Millicent business expansion

A MILLICENT family-owned company founded almost 70 years ago is looking to build a new office complex. Teagle Excavations has recently submitted plans to Wattle...

Teenagers make most of central celebration

TEENAGERS of Mount Gambier have spoken out to let the community know the Vanisttart Park New Year's Eve celebrations are for them as well. Held...

Surprise start to the year as parents enjoy an early arrival

A BUNDLE of joy was welcomed into the world yesterday as Naracoorte residents Jess Pridmore and Dillon Prentice brought Lily Sofia Prentice into the...

Excursion opens young eyes to timber industry

RENDELSHAM Primary School students have received a practical lesson in a major regional primary industry. Accompanied by staff and parents, children donned safety vests and...

Millicent businesses open doors to other traders

MILLICENT store operators and employees have collaborated after hours throughout the year to improve business confidence in the local community. The Millicent Business Community Association...

Event ‘not the last’

ONE South East community member is "damn sure" the 2018 Vansittart Park New Year's Eve celebrations will not be the last. "This will not be...

Positive event response for New Years Eve celebrations

YOUNG Mount Gambier resident Donovan Parsons participated in his first New Year's Eve party on Monday at the Vansittart Park celebrations. Mother Roxanne Deanfield said...

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Ghost mushrooms glow for another season

THE region's beloved glowing mushrooms are back, but the traditional Ghost Mushroom Lane is no more. Forestry SA chief executive Tim Ryan confirmed Ghost...