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Aboriginal elders provide insight into region’s indigenous heritage

GLENELG Shire has launched its first ever National Reconciliation Week documentary showcasing the stories behind the region's indigenous heritage.[…]

Wine region on show overseas

COONAWARRA vignerons are among representatives of 51 Australian wine regions showcased at Vinexpo Hong Kong, the largest-ever international celebration of Australian wine.[…]

Liberals under pressure to fund vaccine

THE State Opposition has demanded the Marshall Government deliver free Meningococcal B vaccines for all children under the age of two following an increase in diagnoses of the invasive disease.[…]

Lightning cuts power

LIGHTNING cut power to a small number of farming properties in the Sebastopol, Furner and Hatherleigh areas on Tuesday morning.[…]

Kalangadoo police station still in limbo

GRANT District Council will again lobby the State Government for the reinstatement of a permanent police officer at Kalangadoo Police Station.[…]

State Government blocks move to fund Meningococcal B vaccine

A MOTION by independent MP Troy Bell to implement free vaccinations for the Meningococcal B strain has been shot down in parliament.[…]

Solar power surge

ROOFTOP solar is surging in Australia, with the rate of installation jumping by almost 60pc in 2018, overtaking the previous record set in 2017.[…]

Speed limits cut

SPEED limits on four roads in Yahl will be reduced to 80kph following an assessment by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure[...]

Network failure sparks telco inquiry

CENTRE Alliance Senator Stirling Griff will move for an inquiry into telecommunications stability and security following Telstra's second significant network failure in less than a month. […]

‘Unfair’ rebate challenged

STATE law requiring councils to subsidise the rates of not-for-profit community housing providers is unfair on Wattle Range residents and should be changed, Mayor Peter Gandolfi says.[…]

Reconciliation to be celebrated

A RICH cultural experience is on offer in Mount Gambier tomorrow night for Reconciliation Week. […]

Police turn to public for illegal drug intel

ICE dealers will be thrown into the spotlight when a CrimeStoppers campaign to help track down local traffickers is launched in the South East today.[…]

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Top performances in the ring

THE 41st annual Mount Gambier Easter Showjumping Carnival was deemed a great success. Attracting a strong field, there was action aplenty in the two arenas...