Minister’s expense claims during Mount Gambier visit under scrutiny
STATE Government Minister Stephan Knoll incorrectly claimed expenses for staying in Adelaide while billing taxpayers $623.97 for a trip to Mount Gambier in May...
Students get through testing times
YEAR 12 students have returned to the classroom for term three, buoyed by the knowledge end of year exams will go ahead in 2020.
Written...
Survey to expose substance abuse behind closed doors
A STUDY to determine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic upon Limestone Coast’s drug and alcohol services sector is expected to provide key insights...
Health leader stands up in crisis
Dr Elaine Pretorius has been the Limestone Coast’s leading lady during the COVID-19 health crisis, leading the region’s response from Mount Gambier Hospital while...
Premier sets sights on Limestone Coast
A SPOKESPERSON for Premier Steven Marshall has confirmed a visit to the Limestone Coast in the coming months is on his agenda.
It follows Mount...
Sewage tests to provide health officials with early virus warning signs
A SEWAGE-BASED testing scheme will be expanded to Mount Gambier to monitor the underlying level of COVID-19 in the community, the State Government has...
$60,000 pumped into community bike track
A NEW neighbourhood pump track has been proposed for Melaleuca Reserve following extensive community consultation with residents in the area.
The project will be designed...
Farmers face uncertainty heading towards spring sale season
PENOLA district farmers have raised concerns about the financial implications of the South Australia-Victoria border restrictions on the primary produce sector as the typically...
City Council seeks representation on national cabinet
MOUNT Gambier City Council has called for a Local Government Association (LGA) representative to be included on the National Cabinet to maintain a strong...
Council office protest
TWO Millicent residents have formed a lobby group opposing the proposed construction of a new $6m Wattle Range Council office.
The Nicole LoobyMcRostie (pictured) and...
Sweet treat for city
SOUTH Australia’s first regional Krispy Kreme doughnut production facility is rapidly taking shape on Mount Gambier’s eastern fringe with around 50 contractors working to...
Church puts faith in generosity of others
AROUND 50 Limestone Coast residents have benefited from a statewide charity drive which is donating food and essential items to those in need during...
Erosion plan in place
Wattle Range Council will undertake revetment at Southend to address years of sand erosion.
At the December council meeting, council director engineering services Peter...
