Community Club’s council debt cleared
THE Millicent and District Community Club debt to Wattle Range Council has been cleared after 23 years.
Geelong retailer John Boom has purchased the freehold...
Life goes on at lake
A RARE breeding event has recently occurred at Lake McIntyre near Millicent.
The native wildlife and vegetation reserve has been home to long-necked turtles for...
‘Family first’ as Millicent salon closes doors in wake of virus
ANOTHER Millicent business has voluntarily closed its doors for the foreseeable future as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hairdresser Bianca Thomas ceased trading at...
Virus worry for man’s best friend
A CORONAVIRUS - not linked to COVID-19 - is currently affecting the Limestone Coast's canine community, with cases of the deadly parvovirus also reported...
City Council takes action in light of COVID-19 pandemic
MOUNT Gambier City Council will tonight consider a multi-pronged plan to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elected members and senior council staff met...
Clinic issues urgent virus warning
A MOUNT Gambier medical clinic has issued an urgent warning amid revelations some people are flouting COVID-19 self-isolating directions from health professionals.
The warning comes...
$1b industry exemption appeal
THE region's $1b-plus forest products sector has urged Premier Steven Marshall to ensure the industry remains an "essential service" through any roll-out of further...
Penola High School initiative forms Naracoorte school joins part of Year 12 health assignment
PENOLA High School students held a day of action last week to raise awareness for Bullying No Way.
Organised by Year 12 students Alex Attenborough,...
School ‘shops around’ to support businesses
STAFF at Mount Gambier North Primary School are 'shopping around' for their takeaway coffee and lunch orders to support the embattled sector.
With tough restrictions...
Mount Gambier tourism landmark shuts doors to visitors
MOUNT Gambier's iconic Centenary Tower will be closed to visitors for an indefinite period given the challenges posed by new social distancing requirements at...
‘Tragic’ funeral limits
A NATIONAL funeral industry leader says the restrictions placed on services in response to the coronavirus health emergency is "tragic" and heartbreaking for grieving...
Council pulls plug on swimming lake to help prevent coronavirus spread
THE Millicent swimming lake is currently being drained in a bid to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Wattle Range Council made the decision...
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...
