Seedling demand grows across region
MILLICENT’S green thumbs have been out in force of late with sky-rocketing demand for winter vegetable seedlings at McCourt’s Garden Centre.
Business proprietor Christine Agnew...
Seniors strengthen connection in isolation
ISOLATION has proved a challenge for many members of the community, with the elderly among those significantly impacted, but one Mount Gambier couple is...
Books give insight into history
SIGNIFICANT moments of Boandik elder Ken Jones' ancestry have been transcribed into a recently released national learning tool documenting Australia's First Nations people.
Early-learning books...
Robe council rate revenue to increase
ROBE District Council is looking to increase its overall rate revenue by more than 3pc in the coming financial year as well as generate...
Victims to ‘fall through cracks’
LIMESTONE Coast victims of crime needing support navigating the state’s justice system are likely to “fall through the cracks” after Mount Gambier’s peak victim...
Hotel ‘takes strides’ for grand return
THE Grand Hotel is taking giant strides to being a fully functioning hospitality venue after 10 weeks of restrictions as a result of the...
Excessive wood loads targeted
LIMESTONE Coast Police is cracking down on excessive loads of wood in trailers and vehicles, which have the potential to cause serious crashes on...
Mental health support available during crisis
AS physical distancing and social restrictions remain in place, the region's leading suicide postvention organisation has urged residents to ensure mental health is a...
Penola garden commitment recognised
VISITORS to Petticoat Lane can be sure to see the distinctive red curbing and timber and stone cottages which dot the landscape.
It is not...
Global company thinks local with food relief initiative helping to support Limestone Coast residents...
A GLOBAL campaign to provide immediate food relief during the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted the region's Foodbank service.
Foodbank Limestone Coast received $5000 from Nutrien...
Back in business
A DEGREE of normality will return to Millicent from Monday when some trading restrictions relating to the COVID-19 virus across the state are eased.
Patrons...
Community wellbeing forum to be held online
MILLICENT and district residents are urged to participate in an online community wellbeing forum next month.
The Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network has arranged for...