Supporting regional development
JUST recently on March 1, the National Farmers Federation (NFF) launched their Regional Development Precincts strategy in Shepparton, Victoria.
We know that strong States need...
Ready to get on with it!
THE Mount Gambier business community is ready to get on with it!
We’re ready to focus on the positives, grow our business’, employ...
It’s about the community
WE live in a fast-paced world of uncertainty, with high expectations, responsibilities, and numerous challenges.
Being caught up with our own daily grind can...
Editorial
FOR more than 160 years The Border Watch has been a journal of record for our communities.
Sure, there have been turbulent times, but The Border Watch...
Editorial
CREDIT where credit is due.
The two major political parties love trading blows on a regular basis.
Ask each of them and they will tell you...
Petition delivered
DURING Mental Health Awareness month in October last year I wrote an opinion piece for The Border Watch about the ‘shadow pandemic’ and the...
Support local
YOU'VE heard it many times but now is really the time to support local.
Our hospitality, retail and fitness businesses have been through some of...
Editorial
RECENTLY there is clear evidence that local government is far more democratic than our State Government.
It only takes a mayor, a handful of councillors...
Editorial
ELECTION campaigns usually have at least two contenders showering our communities with promises.
With only six weeks until we go to the polls, it seems...
Editorial
THE Crater Lakes fire highlighted to 25,000 people the massive effort our firefighting men and women make to protect our community.
In many ways, the...
Australia Day is a time for reflection and celebration
AUSTRALIA Day is a time for reflection and celebration.
To reflect on all that we have achieved together on our journey thus far and a...
Editorial
THIS year is shaping up to be interesting politically.
All three levels of government go to the polls this year.
Two out the three levels of...