Driving ambition hits bump in road
A TRIO of Millicent teenagers have spoken of their frustration at not securing their drivers licences as COVID-19 protocols have disrupted their learning routines.
Year...
New body forms as single voice for Penola and Coonawarra areas
TWO Penola collectives have joined forces to form a united representative body - the Riddoch Business and Community Association (RBCA).
The landmark coming together of...
Refurbished pub open for business
Millicent's second-oldest business reopened on Monday afternoon after a three-month closure due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Now known as The George, the one-time Sportsman’s Hotel had...
Border project gives nature helping hand
Almost 70 hectares of land will be revegetated near one of the region’s most popular tourist attractions in an effort to create habitat corridors...
Creative recycling push
MOUNT Gambier residents are encouraged to put an artistic twist on their blue bins in a City Council-backed project which melds the importance of...
Graduation plans under way as constraints lifted
GRADUATION plans are under way for Penola High School students as schools across the state return to normality.
COVID-19 restrictions on school activities were lifted...
Supermarket imposes buyer restrictions
BUYER restrictions for a number of products have been reinstated at Woolworths Millicent in response to renewed nationwide panic buying prompted by COVID-19.
Despite the...
Council inches closer to rec hub deal
A THOROUGH update on the timeline and cost for Mount Gambier City Council’s landmark $39.1m Community and Recreation Hub project is expected to be...
City college expands to accommodate students
THE FIRST stage of Tenison Woods College’s ambitious 10-year master plan is well on track as the $3.8m middle school development nears completion.
Earlier this...
Kennels build hope
LOST dogs around the Limestone Coast might be lucky enough to find a new home thanks to the hard work of 24 Grant High...
Financial program timely to keep city business afloat
MOUNT Gambier’s Thyme at the Lakes may have closed indefinitely due to COVID-19 if it was not for the Federal Government’s JobKeeper initiative.
Like many...
Students get healthy contribution to studies
THE three Medical Clinic Millicent partners are currently assessing multiple applications for a study $1000 grant.
Drs Stephan Van Eeden, James Bushell and Clare Thompson...