Family and friends mark milestone in style with drive-by celebration
RESTRICTIONS on gatherings and social interaction have changed many aspects of society since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, with the traditional milestone birthday bash...
Mount Gambier MP backs push to overturn Limestone Coast snapper ban
ALMOST 400 recreational fishers signed a petition calling on the State Government to axe the snapper tag system in Limestone Coast waters and implement...
Glencoe couple to raise funds for flying doctors service
A GLENCOE couple will put their best feet forward and take on 30km run to help raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service...
Library re-opening plan on the cards
THE Mount Gambier Library will begin a limited re-opening next week, giving 10 residents at any one time a 30-minute window to visit the...
Limestone Coast health leader issues blunt warning against COVID-19 complacency
THE region is now in the coronavirus "danger zone" as a number of restrictions are peeled back, according to a prominent Limestone Coast medical...
Forest industry not ‘swept up’ in border restriction
THE forestry industry has welcomed news its operations will not be swept up in updated border restriction rules implemented earlier this week.
While these new...
Federal fund secured for pavilion upgrades
THE Penola Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Society will undertake a major upgrade of the Warner Pavilion following a $79,540 grant from the
Federal Government.
The funds,...
Hospital to boost regional elective surgery
ELECTIVE surgery will be ramped up to full capacity at some Limestone Coast hospitals as the COVID-19 pandemic remains stable across the state.
While South...
Federal funds keep kitchen cooking
MOUNT Gambier's Sunset Community Kitchen will receive $2800 in Federal funding to support the efforts of volunteers who donate time to provide hot meals...
No ‘fast-track’ for lift of restrictions
AN HOUR long telephone call has done little to change Premier Steven Marshall's mind on fast-tracking restrictions in regional areas independent MP Troy Bell...
New system to provide quick turnaround for COVID-19 diagnosis
LIMESTONE Coast health facilities will today have access to rapid testing of coronavirus samples for high risk or urgent cases.
SA Pathology at Mount Gambier...
Beachport groups remain active
A DEGREE of vitality remains evident among Beachport community groups and businesses despite restrictions imposed since March by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Each morning, the Sea...
Local acts to rock the rails
Following on from the success of 2023 Rock on the Rails music lovers from across the region are gearing up for this year's event.
2023's...
