Challenge to set ban in stone
MEMBER for Mount Gambier Troy Bell has moved forward with his pledge to bolster the Marshall Government’s cabinet-imposed fracking ban, introducing a bill seeking to enshrine the moratorium[…]
Bungle forces re-vote
A PROCEDURAL bungle at Wattle Range Council's budget adoption meeting resulted in elected members having to return to the chamber to revoke and revote on the 2018/19 annual business plan.[…]
Regions to share in state funds
APPLICATIONS for the State Government's $150m Regional Growth Fund are now open, with funding of up to $2m available for initiatives that will bolster the state's regional economy and support jobs growth.[…]
Bayside festival revamp
PORT MacDonnell's long-running Bayside Festival is set for a major revamp next year. The festival will move onto[…]
Council votes to invest in roads and marina infrastructure for ratepayers
GLENELG Shire Council has endorsed its 2018/19 budget, voting to invest in local roads, marina infrastructure and recreation facilities for its ratepayers.[…]
Health gap at Millicent and District Hospital
NO locum doctor was on duty to provide medical services to the six patients at Millicent and District Hospital for a 56-hour period this month.[…]
Disability service closure concerns raised
TWO of the region's political leaders have expressed concern for disadvantaged members of the community following today's closure of the city's Disability SA volunteer service.
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First southern right whale of season officially spotted off region’s coastline
THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has confirmed sightings near Portland of the first southern right whale calf of the season.
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Forest ‘breakthrough’ for breeding research
A LEADING regional forestry research identity has described advances in softwood and hardwood tree-breeding research as achieving "breakthroughs" for industry.
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Bid to revoke budget denied
A MOTION to revoke the adoption of Grant District Council's 2018/19 budget was lost at a special meeting of council on Monday night[...]
Charity awaits final report into Mount Gambier tragedy
CHARITY organisation Angel Flight Australia says it cannot offer any comment regarding the possible cause of the Mount Gambier aviation accident given it is awaiting the Australian Transport Safety Bureau's final report.[…]
City Council explores regional recycling hub opportunities
MOUNT Gambier City Council will research the viability for the city to become a regional hub for recycling/incineration for councils within a 330km radius[...]
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REVIEW: Wonderful performance by theatre group
MOUNT Gambier Theatre Group’s latest performance is not for the faint hearted.
This weekend marks the final performance of the critically acclaimed play Dinner....
