Forcing travellers into isolation would do more harm than good: SA Health Minister
HEALTH Minister Stephen Wade has rejected calls to introduce mandatory supervised quarantine for people entering South Australia from Victoria, saying compulsory isolation would encourage...
Region readies for outbreak with medi-hotel
MOUNT Gambier will house South Australia's fifth medi-hotel to support individuals with a high COVID-19 risk factor but do not otherwise require hospitalisation, the...
JobTrainer initiative forges regional jobs
A LIMESTONE Coast engineering firm has been buoyed by the Federal Government’s JobTrainer skills package which will help employ new apprentices within the next...
Elders meet to improve key services
ELDERS from the region’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities gathered at Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation last week to discuss how to strengthen relationships...
Heart-breaking stories of persecution shared
THE pain and trauma were etched on the faces of Mount Gambier’s Yazidi community when they came together at City Hall yesterday to commemorate...
Urgent cross-border commissioner sought to drive collaboration across state lines
THE State Government should prioritise the establishment of a cross-border commissioner as a matter of urgency as community members combat the effects of a...
Border walker’s Vic journey revealed, refused bail
A VICTORIAN man with a history of disregarding COVID-19 directions has been refused bail after he was located walking near a pine plantation south-east...
Re-brand reflects direction of Riddoch association
A NEW strategic plan has been released by the Riddoch Business and Community Association alongside its refreshed website.
The plan - available on the association's...
Students taught valuable life skills
MOUNT Gambier North Primary School special needs teacher Judy Jenkin has come up with creative ways to teach her students important life skills.
Ms Jenkin’s...
Nangwarry preschool program to return
NANGWARRY Primary School will reinstate its preschool facility for 2021 with expressions of interest already received for four prospective students.
The 2020 preschool service was...
Gruelling challenge opens door to new cycling program
SCHOOL students from around Mount Gambier produced outstanding results at a vigorous cycling test under the watchful eye of Australian Olympic gold medallist Brett...
Digital connectivity emerges as regional business priority
MOUNT Gambier Chamber of Commerce has championed the need for improved telecommunication connectivity across the Limestone Coast to support businesses’ online functionality and employees...
Celebrating 50th birthday with a win and a meat tray
FOR Allendale East greyhound trainer David Peckham it was a case of celebrating his 50th birthday at last Sunday’s Tara Raceway meeting with a...
