Young Citizen of the year’s community work celebrated
PENOLA High School graduate Brooke Hutchesson has been recognised for her extensive and dedicated work in the community with the prestigious Wattle Range Council...
Mount Gambier family joins global celebration
A MOUNT Gambier family joined millions of people across the globe to usher in the Year of the Rat on Saturday, officially marking the...
Strong grape season forecast for region
A POSITIVE grape growing season is forecast for Coonawarra vineyards despite a spout of hot weather and lingering bushfire smoke, Vigneron's president Peter Balnaves...
Mount Gambier business group looks to future in anniversary year
MOUNT Gambier's independent business group says it will work diligently this year to grow the city's economy and advocate strongly for the commercial sector.
The...
Country Fire Service member’s years of service sparks community recognition
PORT MacDonnell resident Phillip Simpson was named Grant District Council's citizen of the year at the Australia Day community celebration at Kongorong.
A pivotal member...
Lobster lockout
THE Limestone Coast's $300m rock lobster industry is treading water amid exports to China being halted due to the deadly coronavirus.
Regional processors - reeling...
Rain fails to dampen Australia Day celebrations
LIGHT rain affected the attendance at the annual Australia Day breakfast on Sunday morning at Beachport's Centennial Park.
Nevertheless, there were still significant numbers of...
Wine sale funds bottled to support fire victims
TWO Coonawarra wineries have joined forces to support fire affected communities by donating profits from wine sales to the cause.
Patrick of Coonawarra will donate...
Heart Foundation targets Limestone Coast workplaces to reduce number of heart-related medical conditions
THE Heart Foundation is targeting Limestone Coast workplaces in a bid to reduce the amount of heart-related medical conditions in the region.
Mount Gambier is...
City health grants deliver solid results
A HEALTH education grants system supporting young Mount Gambier residents in their studies is delivering positive results for the region's medical sector.
Past recipients of...
Community leader’s memory honoured in Australia Day awards
THE memory of the late Eve Barratt continues to burn brightly with the prominent community leader and humanitarian being honoured in today's Australia Day...
Doctor on scene to provide medical help
A DOCTOR has revealed the moment he arrived at the scene of the Scotch College bus crash where he found his own child injured...