Crop season begins
TRACTORS have been fired up across Millicent and district in the past month as adequate rainfall has allowed farmers to sow their winter crops.
One...
Lions help at hand
EARLIER this year, a devastating bushfire at Sherwood, 30km north west of Bordertown, killed 2000 stock and destroyed 12000ha of land.
Police later confirmed a...
Heart-felt fundraiser goes big for kids
ANOTHER charity day to view Big Moo will be held at Glencoe tomorrow morning.
A $10 donation is requested to go towards HeartKids, which is...
2018 vintage a success despite challenges
THE completion of the 2018 vintage has been labelled a success, but not without winemakers facing significant challenges throughout the year as they battled...
A-Team drives industry
LIMESTONE Coast farmer Jen Stolp has put together her own A-Team to help forge a positive future in the dairy industry.
Ms Stolp, who runs...
National role for rural leader
A PASSIONATE local rural leader has been appointed to a national agricultural body.
Penola resident Simone Kain is among ten people from across Australia selected...
Saleyards budget pressure
GRANT District Council has tweaked its projected cattle numbers for the Glenburnie Saleyards in 2018/19 to ensure the livestock exchange remains financially on track.
This...
Burn-offs break lines
THE Country Fire Service (CFS) has called for extra care in the South East after several burn-offs resulted in out of control fires earlier...
Hands-on cattle training
AGRICULTURAL science students from high schools across the South East and Western Victoria gained practical cattle handling experience at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds yesterday.
Over...
New grain crops pass acid test
NEW research is offering hope to grain growers who have been limited in their ability to successfully grow pulse crops on acidic soils in...
Report points to saleyards concern
ALTHOUGH the future of the Millicent Saleyards has been in question for some time now, a report released by Wattle Range Council recently has...
Chemical waste disposal cut-off looms
TIME is running out for South Australians to register their unwanted chemicals with ChemClear.
Waste holders keen to clear their properties of agricultural and veterinary...
Roos jump to top spot
WEST GAMBIER 10/161 & 5/154 d EAST GAMBIER 10/134
EAST Gambier fell short on Saturday as the Bulldogs attempted to chase down West Gambier in...
