Woodchip silos go up in smoke
MOUNT Gambier and district firefighters contained a large silo blaze that erupted at a timber manufacturing plant on Sunday, sending plumes of smoke billowing...
OneFortyOne Plantations approves $14m investment
FORESTRY company OneFortyOne Plantations has announced its wood products team has been given approval to start work on a new capital expenditure project worth...
Students clock on for story time
MORE than 240 school children were entertained by the Mount Gambier Library's theatrical performance of Hickory Dickory Dash as part of National Simultaneous Storytime.
Now...
Daredevil marvelled by skydive rush
BEFORE SA Skydiving came to the region, I was not someone who waited years to tick parachuting off a "bucket list".
But as a 40-year-old...
Craft in spotlight
BOANDIK residents were spinning yarn in the figurative and literal sense earlier this week, during an engagement workshop presented by Country Arts SA.
Renowned choreographer...
World president visits Penola
THE world president of Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) Ruth Shanks AM visited Penola last week to share her knowledge on empowering...
Volunteer program helps students reach potential
LOCAL volunteers are helping youth realise their capabilities and reach their full potential through the Millicent High School (MHS) Mentoring Program.
The program has been...
Smoking culture change
PREVENTING children from smoking will be the main focus of Pangula Mannamurna's World No Tobacco Day event this weekend.
Working towards reducing smoking among youth...
George the Farmer co-creator nominated for business award
ONE half of the team behind George the Farmer has been recognised as one of the state's finest business leaders under the age of...
Cuppa for a cause
AROUND 300 South East residents warmed up with a hot cup of tea at a major fundraising event yesterday to raise money for cancer...
Alarming statistics reveal heart attack medical treatment urgency
SOUTH East residents are urged not to delay seeking medical treatment if they believe they may be having a heart attack.
This follows statistics showing...
Survive the drive
THE region's police chief has issued a fresh warning driving under the influence drugs or alcohol and becoming distracted with mobile phones is a...
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Putting the lid on plastic in SA
FURTHER bans on single-use plastics will come into effect in South Australia in the coming months.
In a move to continue with the bans...
