Government criticised for ‘inadequate action’
THE Australian Education Union has criticised the State Government for what it believes is "utterly inadequate" action in South Australia's public education sector to...
Restaurant serves free meals in time of need
THE Limestone Coast business sector has changed dramatically in recent weeks as national restrictions are enforced to slow the spread of COVID-19, but that...
LETTER: MP’s office moves with uncertain times
Tony Pasin, Member for Barker
THESE are extremely difficult and uncertain times for everyone.
Life is changing for every Australian.
The government is focused on slowing the...
Dedicated growers keep communal site flourishing
THE Mount Gambier Community Garden continues to flourish, with all plots currently booked by eager growers.
Last year, the gardening hotspot received a $3000 grant...
Community urged to rally behind government restrictions as coronavirus war ‘far from over’
PROMINENT Mount Gambier orthopaedic surgeon Barney McCusker says the war against the coronavirus is far from over and the regional community must rally behind...
Australia Post delivery services to continue
PARCELS and mail will continue to be sent and delivered across the Limestone Coast with Australia Post confirming its regular services remained operational.
A company...
Interstate drivers report verbal attacks as pandemic tension rises
MOTORISTS with interstate number plates are being verbally abused in the Mount Gambier district, with police issuing a stern warning against the behaviour given...
Highway patrol officer shares RBT experience
A MOUNT Gambier Police highway patrol officer hit national television screens on Thursday night when he was involved in Channel Nine's Random Breath Testing...
Cellar door closure order
CELLAR doors across the state are now closed for business following a statewide ban to further prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
On Monday,...
Residents ‘locked out’ of number of Mount Gambier facilities
MOUNT Gambier City Council has closed a number of public spaces in line with new restrictions announced by the Federal Government on Sunday.
The Blue...
Construction continues for Coles development
CONSTRUCTION of the $12m Coles complex in Mount Gambier remains on track to be completed later this year if the building sector continues to...
Hospital department closed to protect seniors from virus risk
THE Penola War Memorial Hospital emergency department is now closed to further safeguard the elderly with low immunity or co-morbities at the co-located Pinchunga...
Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma
Sexual assault victims are enduring long, traumatic journeys to Adelaide for forensic examinations because of a lack of regional services, the South Australian Royal...
