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Scriven opens pop-up office in Millicent

MILLICENT again has an MPs office, of sorts, for the first time in almost 20 years. Labor MLC Clare Scriven has recently opened a so-called...

City prisoner accused of flouting the law

AN INVESTIGATION is under way into claims a prisoner is operating a clothing business from the Mount Gambier Prison via unauthorised internet access. The State...

Arsonist strikes in Nangwarry

RESIDENTS of Nangwarry remain on high alert as fire bugs continue to strike fear into the community following the ninth house fire in three...

Trucking company rolls out new business

ANOTHER business has opened at Mount Burr in the town’s former sawmill. The Mount Burr Community Postal Agency now shares the Thomas Drive facility with...

Teen slugged thousands in bank fees after outburst

A MAN who damaged the screen of an automated teller machine after he was frustrated by not being able to withdraw money learnt a...

Knowledge is power in substance abuse fight

SUBSTANCE Misuse Limestone Coast has welcomed next month’s world premiere of the “In The Pines” theatre production as another avenue to educate the community...

Unsafe driver behaviour targeted

THE South Australian Motor Accident Commission’s latest regional campaign Left Behind targets unsafe driving behaviour to help reduce the increasing rate of regional crashes...

Devastated mothers call for South East drug detoxification centre

TWO South East mothers whose lives have been devastated by drug addiction have renewed their plea for more drug rehabilitation and detoxification services. Tarpeena resident...

Penola man sentenced for ‘vile’ acts against teenage girl

A PENOLA man convicted of blackmailing and raping a 14-year-old girl has been given a suspended sentence by a judge who described the offending...

Reference group hits ground running

MOMENTUM is building for the Mount Gambier Regional Sport and Recreation Centre following endorsement by Mount Gambier City Council to create a community reference...

Second mayoral contender emerges

WATTLE Range residents will vote for their mayor for the first time in eight years with two contenders emerging for the role. The position will...

Major restoration project leaves farmland unrecognisable

FROM an old grazing paddock at Southend to the lush native grounds of Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park, the South East Natural Resources Management Board’s...

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Strong roster promises much

THE Mount Gambier Pioneers men have enjoyed an almost-perfect start to the 2024 NBL1 South Season. They current sit in second spot on the ladder...